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Eagle Dining by Sodexo donates 750 meals to the local Durham com

Eagle Dining by Sodexo at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) donated meals to support front-line Durhamites

Eagle Dining by Sodexo at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) donated 750 boxed meals to support front-line Durhamites, including the Oxford Manor Health Center, the McDougald Terrace community, and the Durham County Sheriff's Office.

The rising COVID-19 crisis added a sense of urgency for the Eagle Dining by Sodexo team in ensuring the community needs were met. The team enthusiastically donated 250 boxed meals to active-duty members of the Durham County Sheriff's Office.

An additional 250 boxed meals were dispersed throughout the McDougald Terrace neighborhood.

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The remaining 250 boxed meals were provided to the Oxford Manor Health Center to front-line workers.

“Our team at Sodexo encourages community involvement throughout difficult times, and we are holding to our mission by supporting anyone we can reach,” said General Manager Tony Hall.

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The team prepped, assembled, and served boxed meals by truck which were picked up by community members. Each included a sandwich, cookie, chips, salad, and bottled water.

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