Breakfast in the Park

03/30/2026

A few weeks ago we lost our dear friend Sharon Burgos who began this group and was the “coffee lady” as she referred to herself and which many of our friends called her. We gathered together this morning to serve breakfast as we usually do and to honor her and her committed service to our community. We brought flowers to commemorate her and which our friends could take with them to celebrate her. We are so thankful to have our memories of Sharon and to have experienced the love she shared with all of us. If you knew Sharon, we would love for you to share a memory of her in the comments.

12/21/2025

This is great. Something to strive for.

06/23/2025

Resources for heat relief over the next few days if you are outdoors or don’t have housing with AC. It’s important to cool off every few hours and stay hydrated, if possible.

The City of Greensboro is sharing information about available heat relief resources in response to forecasted high temperatures of at least 95 degrees.

Several local sites will be open as cooling centers to help residents stay safe. The Interactive Resource Center, 407 E. Washington St., is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm, with extended hours from 8 am to 5 pm Monday, June 23, through Thursday, June 26.

Oak Street Health has two Greensboro locations offering relief from the heat. The first is at 1007 Summit Ave., and the second at 3808 W. Gate City Blvd., Suite A1. Both are open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.

Glenwood Together, 1310 Glenwood Ave., is open Tuesday through Thursday from 12 to 5 pm. Guilford County Social Services is onsite every Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm to provide additional support.

In High Point, residents can visit the Salvation Army at 301 W. Green Dr., which is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm and 1 to 5 pm. Oak Street Health, 2850 S. Main St., Suite 104, is also open weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. The Oakwood Day Center, 2018 W. Green Dr., is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 5 pm.

The Department of Community Safety will distribute bottled water at the Greensboro Police Department (GPD), 100 E. Police Plaza. Monday through Friday from 12 to 5 pm. The GSO HOME Mobile outreach team will work throughout the community to provide hydration bags. These bags include water and electrolyte packets, and staff will also help connect individuals to nearby cooling stations. GPD will also have hydration packs available for distribution.

Heat relief efforts are activated when temperatures are expected to reach 95 degrees or higher, or when the heat index poses a significant health risk. Individuals without access to air conditioning, older adults, and those with underlying health conditions are especially vulnerable.

Residents are encouraged to avoid outdoor activity during peak heat hours, drink water regularly, and check on neighbors who may be at risk. For assistance or more information, call or text the Department of Community Safety at 336-402-2499.

05/30/2025

Friends, if you are wondering about a relative or friend who may have been taken into custody by ICE, use the link below to check.

https://locator.ice.gov/odls/ #/search

I’m sorry that this is now necessary since deportations and immigration raids are being conducted in such a chaotic way that family members are not even being notified their relative has been taken. 🤬

04/28/2025

Another Monday morning with the breakfast crew. NOT in the park because the city banned us from that public place. BUT still serving coffee and a hot meal to anyone in need in downtown Greensboro.

If you like our t-shirts and want to support our cause and send a message to City Council, they are available for purchase online. We do not make one dime off them, but I would so LOVE to see a bunch of people wearing them this Friday, May 2nd, at Center City Park for the first First Friday of 2025! Scroll down to the post from Nicole - she has a link to the shirts in her post. They are only $24.99!

T-shirt link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1889510806/kindness-advocacy-t-shirt-dont-outlaw?ref=share_ios_native_control&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5i2JQbDbFSYlN_p__XhKplh1Pa3WRg85PJaAPcN8wxr384c1e7Ht2x5-Y5zA_aem_Swtj8j83jdSDPYN3-5M2CA

04/22/2025

Shout out to Billy and Meg from for joining us this morning at our Monday breakfast in . We look forward to collaborating in the future!

04/17/2025

We had a friend of our group make these shirts for us so that we can wear them to promote kindness in our community! If you would like to join us in spreading this message, then you can buy one for yourself at the link below. We will be wearing ours to serve breakfast every Monday!

This Gender-Neutral Adult T-shirts item is sold by Funcletees. Ships from Hialeah, FL. Listed on Apr 15, 2025

03/28/2025

Since 2017, our group has provided a meal and resources to anyone who was hungry or needed help - at Center City Park. There were never any issues brought to my attention. Our guests were peaceful and grateful for the meal. We took away our trash or put it wherever the city told us we could. We did not block the sidewalk and many members of the public have thanked us for what we do and even brought donations from time to time. I see no reason why we can’t continue to do what has always been allowed and worked well and serve people where they are - instead of trying to hide the issue and push people out of downtown. In the past we were even allowed to use an unused corner of the parking garage in case it was raining while we were serving. No more. City Council and Mayor Vaughn have banned us from all parking garages in any weather. They have banned us from Center City Park and any other place other than “under the bridge” (what are we, trolls?!) or behind city hall. Greensboro has done so much better in the past and I know there are many residents who want Greensboro to continue that tradition of caring for those among us who have the least. Please Greensboro. Let hs go back to the park and the garage in inclement weather. Is that really too much to ask?

03/17/2025

Tomorrow’s breakfast casserole!

We’ll have cinnamon apple oatmeal, breakfast casserole, either a fruit cobbler or donut holes, and mini croissants. Coffee, too, of course!

See everybody at 7:40 am - my son is helping me tomorrow! 😊

03/07/2025

March 6th, Thursday, TONIGHT, the warming centers are open at 305 W. Gate City Blvd. for individuals (GUM) and 1417 Glenwood Ave. (for families). Greensboro. If you need help getting there, call or text: 336-402-2499.

01/21/2025

These are the only options other than the Pallet Shelters for people living outside this winter. GUM or Glenwood Church (if you can get there). Glenwood Church is only for families. Urban Ministries is for single men and women. Please get inside somewhere tonight, if you can. It will be colder than last night.