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Families Moving Forward presents: Chefs For Change Annual Gala & Auction

Date: Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Time: 6 PM - 9:30 PM

Venue: The Cookery, Durham

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Category: Food & Drink

Guests will gather around the table to enjoy a spectacular multi-course meal prepared by some of Durham’s finest chefs – Matt Kelly, Chris Garrett, Aaron Benjamin, Chris McLaurin, and Alex Catotti & Erin Kobler – each bringing their own talents and creativity to an evening that proves good food can do good. Guests can browse the silent auction, compete for coveted items in the live auction, and raise a glass to the incredible community that makes Families Moving Forward’s work possible. More than a night out, Chefs for Change is an opportunity to come together around a shared belief: every family deserves a safe place to call home and the opportunity to thrive. Every dollar raised at the Gala helps Families Moving Forward provide housing, case management, education, enrichment, and connections to community resources for families experiencing homelessness.

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Food & Drink · Durham

Families Moving Forward presents: Chefs For Change Annual Gala & Auction

“Book a rideshare to avoid the limited street parking around The Cookery.”

When
Nov 5
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
6 PM - 9:30 PM
Where
The Cookery
Durham, NC
Ages
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Price
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Families Moving Forward presents: Chefs For Change Annual Gala & Auction is a fundraising dinner and auction in Durham that supports local families experiencing homelessness. The evening brings together several of the city's most respected culinary talents to prepare a collaborative multi-course meal for guests. If you plan to attend, keep in mind this is an adult-focused evening rather than a kid-friendly outing, making it an ideal choice for a parents' night out. The event takes place at The Cookery on West Chapel Hill Street, where street parking is available but can fill up quickly, so ridesharing is highly recommended. Be prepared for both a silent auction and a live auction during the evening, so you may want to budget for bidding on local items and experiences. This is an excellent weekend pick because it combines a high-quality dining experience with a direct way to fund emergency shelter, case management, and children's programming in the Triangle.

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Families Moving Forward presents: Chefs For Change Annual Gala & Auction runs Thu, Nov 5, 2026, 6 PM - 9:30 PM.

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The Cookery is at 1101 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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