Dunn United Ministerial Association

Duma food pantry - the food pantry is open to the public for direct food distribution the second and fourth tuesdays of each month to families in need. We average 10,000 lbs. Of food per distribution. Our homebound ministries distributes 37 meals each thursday to homebound individuals with food boxes and a hot meal. Through this direct ministry we can offer fellowship, prayer, and personal connections that they otherwise would not be able to receive. We then handle on-call needs from various churches and social services on an individual basis.

Buddy backpack ministry - we identify at risk students in six local schools through the social workers, guidance counselors and teachers to provide weekend nutrition with our buddy backpack program so they have food when they are not in school that they might not otherwise have available at home. 1 in 6 children in north carolina go hungry outside of the school environment.

Benevolence - each thursday of the month except holidays the duma help center is open for financial assistance interviews where we can identify and assist those who have a critical need for help with rent, utilities, appliance repairs or replacement depending on the situation and need. Duma has been doing this in our community for over 30 years. These services are now a permanent part of the duma help center.