Using mobile classrooms, Read and Feed provides meals to eliminate hunger, tutors to help children read, and books to build home libraries.
Read and Feed's mission is to strengthen literacy skills among underserved elementary school children and provide meals in a nurturing neighborhood environment.
08/11/2026
Summer book distributions have been a huge success and we could not have served students across four counties without our dedicated volunteers. Thank you all for bringing enthusiasm to each site and investing in young readers!❤️
08/10/2026
Book of the Week: “Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers” by Angela Dominguez📱
This week's pick is an engaging graphic novel that teaches students about using social media responsibly. Check it out on our Amazon wish list linked below!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/A3CJ1BRKJ5TT?ref_=wl_share
We are thrilled to spotlight Cheryl this week! Watch below to hear her share about what drew her to volunteer with Read and Feed.💚
Between tutoring, helping out at our office, and volunteering at book distributions, Cheryl has supported programs in so many ways. We sincerely appreciate her willingness to serve and how she shares her passion for books with students.
Thank you for all you do Cheryl!
08/06/2026
As we wrap up a successful summer of book distributions, we need your help restocking our take-home book selection. Hosting a donation drive to collect new or gently used children’s books is a wonderful way to ensure students have quality titles to choose from every week.
Contact our staff to learn more!📚
08/03/2026
Book of the Week: “Itzel and the Ocelot” by Rachel Katstaller💧
Inspired by Katstaller’s childhood in El Salvador and traditional folk tales, this story teaches students about courage and optimism! You can share this wonderful message with our students through purchasing a copy of Itzel's story on our Amazon wish list, linked below.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/A3CJ1BRKJ5TT?ref_=wl_share
07/31/2026
As the school year approaches, we're looking for volunteers to help students thrive! Volunteer literacy tutors make a measurable difference in students' reading abilities and help them build confidence. Click the link below to visit our volunteer website and learn more!
https://readandfeed.galaxydigital.com/
07/29/2026
Thank you to local author Tomeko Brown and Brecotea for coming together to host a community book drive! They collected 317 beautiful books to build our students' home libraries. We sincerely appreciate all of Tomeko's hard work and Brecotea's willingness to host the drive!💚
07/27/2026
Book of the Week: “The House with a Clock in its Walls” by John Bellairs🕰️
This week's book invites readers into a new universe of magic and mystery! If you'd like to share this story with a student, visit our Amazon wish list below.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/A3CJ1BRKJ5TT?ref_=wl_share
07/25/2026
A huge thank you to the Prestonwood Piranhas for hosting a book donation drive at their final swim meet and team banquet! They collected 490 books that will help build children's home libraries across Wake, Durham, Orange, and Chatham counties this summer!📚
This week we are highlighting Sierra, one of our outstanding volunteer tutors! Watch Sierra share about her experience as a volunteer below.
Sierra became a Read and Feed tutor last Fall and since then has brought energy, humor, and encouragement to every tutoring session. We're so glad to have her and sincerely appreciate all the support she provides her students.❤️
Thank you for making such a difference, Sierra!
| Monday | 10am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 2pm |