about kofi BURBRIDGE

Born on September 22, 1961, and passed away on February 15, 2019, due to complications from a cardiac condition, Kofi was a two-time Grammy Award-winning keyboardist, flautist, composer, and arranger. Best known for his work with Aquarium Rescue Unit, The Derek Trucks Band, and Tedeschi Trucks Band, Kofi’s brilliance extended beyond the stage. He was a creative force, and a generous spirit — remembered not only for his musical talent, but for his humility, warmth, and kindness.

6th annual 2026 kofi burbridge day of service

In honor of Kofi Burbridge’s life and legacy, the 6th Annual Kofi Burbridge Day of Service brought the Tedeschi Trucks Band community together on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, for a nationwide day of giving back.

This year, 345 volunteers in 25 cities came together to lend a hand in their communities — preparing and packing meals, sorting clothing, harvesting vegetables, assembling furniture, and more. Together, you gave 780 hours of service!

Our Impact by the Numbers

• 34,000+ meals prepared and packed
• 4,216 lbs of pears repacked
• 3,314 hoisin chicken dinners prepared
• 2,950 items of clothing sorted for children
• 2,000 lbs of rice repacked
• 1,273 boxes of food packed for seniors and families
• 1,266 servings of quinoa salad prepared
• 1,260 snack packs put together for kids
• 960 vegetable stew dinners prepared
• 616 bags of produce and pantry bags packed
• 409 donated winter coats sorted
• 360 children impacted through donated clothing
• 280 lbs of potatoes + 195 lbs of peppers chopped for meals
• 75 youth welcomed into a refreshed space
• 67 families helped with their pantry shopping
• 50 lbs of turnip greens + 48 lbs of apples prepped for meals
• 30+ t-shirts imprinted for Feeding Northeast Florida’s new merch shop
• 23 kitchen starter packages + 16 dressers assembled
• 22.5 lbs of tomatoes harvested
• 16 pallets of donated food, clothes, and toys sorted
• 3 garden beds weeded
• 2 kitchen tables and 1 couch donated

2026 Day of Service Locations

Asheville, NC (Equal Plates Project) · Atlanta, GA (Open Hand) · Austin, TX (Central Texas Food Bank) · Berkeley, CA (Edible Schoolyard Project) · Boca Raton, FL (Boca Helping Hands) · Boston, MA (Cradles to Crayons) · Buffalo, NY (Kevin’s Guest House) · Charlotte, NC (Nourish Up) · Chicago, IL (Chicago Furniture Bank) · Denver, CO (Conscious Alliance) · Greenwood, SC (United Way of the Lakelands) · Hauppauge, NY (Long Island Cares) · Hillsborough, NJ (Feeding Hands Pantry) · Indianapolis, IN (Second Helpings) · Jacksonville, FL (Feeding Northeast Florida) · Nashville, TN (Dream Streets) · New York City, NY (God’s Love We Deliver — Manhattan + Brooklyn) · Philadelphia, PA (Cradles to Crayons) · Portland, OR (Oregon Food Bank) · San Diego, CA (Youth Assistance Coalition) · Santa Monica, CA (Westside Food Bank) · Seattle, WA (Food Lifeline) · St. Louis, MO (St. Louis Food Bank) · Washington, DC (Capital Area Food Bank)

Thank you to everyone who came together to make this year’s Kofi Day of Service so meaningful. Your time, energy, and generosity made a difference in communities across the country — a beautiful way to honor Kofi and the spirit of giving he shared with so many.

Keep the Music Going

If you’d still like to get involved, join us by supporting music education through Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation and the Kofi Burbridge Music Matters Fund. Donations help put more instruments in the hands of young musicians.

Stay tuned for 2027 details!