The [re]DINE Experience

Our Innovative Approach

  • Transparent procurement system

  • Variable pricing structure

  • Sustainable business model

  • Accessible to all income levels

Our Commitment

  • Equal dining experience for all

  • Discrete verification process

  • Professional service standards

  • No visible distinctions between pricing tiers

  • On-site resource specialists and community coordinators

[re]DINE, in collaboration with ReCity Network, presents an innovative solution to this challenge. Through careful selection and strategic partnerships, we’re creating a sustainable system that transforms surplus food into accessible, chef-crafted meals for Durham residents.

The Problem We’re Solving: Food banks, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, TEFAP operations, and church pantries face significant challenges with food waste, particularly regarding high-quality protein, vegetables, grains, and value-added ingredients. [re]DINE bridges this gap by connecting these resources with experienced culinary experts. This food is then served during a beautifully orchestrated experience, where every standard and donor tier meal purchased allows a neighbor receiving any government assistance to eat for free.

The excess food from the event is then composted or fed to animals on a local farm, where the cycle repeats itself!

Pricing Structure

Community Tier: No cost (for qualifying individuals)

Anyone receiving government assistance such as SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid, or experiencing housing insecurity, qualifies for a free community meal. That said, we are willing to work with anyone who needs a meal.


Standard Tier: $15

Finding affordable, tasty food is challenging. We support local businesses, understand their struggles, and believe that quality food should unite people, not divide them by cost or location. Hardworking everyday folks can just visit our designated pop up dates, enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank. Pantry workers, teachers, first responders, and city maintenance receive even more discounts as a token of appreciation. 


Donor Tier: $ 20+

If you’re one of our hardworking residents who’s got a bit more financial cushion, we’d love for you to consider donating a little extra. This way, you can help out our neighbors who might be facing food insecurity and make a positive impact in our community. Eat good and do good! 


Annual Pass: $200

Your annual membership provides year-round access to [re]DINE’s innovative dining experiences throughout 2025. Each pass includes admission for you and a guest, ensuring you are part of our ongoing mission to reduce food waste and create accessible meals for our Durham community. When you purchase an annual pass, you receive a recipe named in your honor! When you can’t attend, your spot automatically converts to a ‘pay it forward’ meal, supporting our community members in need. This way, your commitment to fighting food waste continues even when you’re unable to join us.

Join us at the [re]DINE Community Meal, a unique dining experience that blends sustainability, community, and delicious cuisine. Happening monthly until November, this event is your opportunity to enjoy thoughtfully prepared meals while supporting a mission to reduce food waste and create a more sustainable future.

What to Expect:

  • Delicious Meals: Savor innovative dishes crafted from locally sourced, surplus ingredients.

  • Community Connection: Engage with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability and community transformation.

  • Social Impact: Your participation helps support efforts to combat food waste and foster equitable food systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The [re]DINE full circle dining experience is held in the event space at Recity Network located at 112 Broadway Street, Durham, N.C. 27701

  • Recity Network is a nonprofit coworking space downtown Durham. It was founded by KJ Hill to unite community focused organizations for a more unified approach to the city’s social issues. The space houses 40+ nonprofits committed to making true impact in Durham NC

  • Pop-Up proceeds will help us continue our mission to pay it forward and to support local farms, create jobs, and prevent waste while serving delicious meals to EVERYONE in the community, helping to create a more food-secure Durham.

  • We are a licensed, insured, and Health Department-approved Caterer and food service nonprofit. The food is being prepared by Farmer/Chef Skip Gibbs. Chef Skip has 16+ years of restaurant and catering experience. He is the founder and director of a nonprofit organization that focuses on self-sustainability, food security & culinary training.

  • Anyone receiving government assistance such as SNAP, WIC, or Medicaid, or experiencing housing insecurity, qualifies for a free community meal. That said, we are willing to work with anyone who needs a meal.