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Empty Bowls Fundraiser
When: Saturday, September 24th, 2016 from 4-7pm 
Where: The Barn at Parker-Binns Vineyard, entrance at 2275 Whiteside Road, Mill Spring NC 

Empty Bowls is a simple meal of soup and bread and a handcrafted bowl to keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. This Empty Bowls event will raise funds to stock Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry's food pantry and raise awareness to the plight of local residents struggling with hunger. 
Join us at scenic Parker-Binns Vineyard for our 2nd Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser sponsored by Artistry Above and HomeTrust Bank. As you enjoy down home music provided by Dog Whistle, sample delicious soups prepared by six of your favorite local restaurants - Giardini Trattoria, Huckleberry's, Larkin's Carolina Grill, Lavender Bistro, Purple Onion and Southside Smokehouse. Scrumptious artisan bread will be offered by Standing Stone Bakery. Parker-Binns wines will be for sale, tea and water will be provided.

Ticket Information: 
**All tickets come with a hand-crafted clay bowl made by Tryon Arts and Crafts!
Adults: $25.00 | Ages: 0-5 free | Ages 6-15: $10.00
​Ticket are available online, click here to purchase or at the following locations: 
  • Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry - 134 White Drive, Columbus NC 
  • Parker-Binns Vineyard Tasting Room - 7382 Hwy 108 East, Mill Spring NC 
For more information on Empty Bowls, contact Margot Carter at margot.carter@tboutreach.org.
Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month. Help Outreach raise awareness of the thousands of Polk County neighbors who go to sleep with an empty stomach:
  • ​Organize a food drive for your church, neighborhood or club. Donations can be dropped off at 134 White Drive, Columbus NC.
  • Participate in the paper plate challenge - write on a paper plate what you can't do on an empty stomach, take a selfie and post to social media.  Be sure to tag @Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry & @Feeding America.
  • Buy a ticket & attend the Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Parker-Binns Vineyard on 9/24. Visit www.tboutreach.org to purchase tickets.
  • Become an Outreach volunteer in the Food Pantry or pack and deliver Feed-a-Kid food bags to Polk County Schools.
  • Wear orange on September 8, Hunger Action Day
Thank you to our 2016 grantors!
Upcoming Events
  • September is Hunger Action Month: Organize a food drive for your church, neighborhood or club
  • September 14: Job Fair with 1 First Staffing, Outreach Conference Room, 134 White Drive, Columbus NC
  • September 19: Outreach to begin taking Holiday applications for Angels, Thanksgiving & Christmas grocery store gift cards
  • September 19: PJ's Fall/Winter Fashion Show at the Piedmont Club benefiting Outreach
  • September 24: Empty Bowls Fundraiser at Parker-Binns Vineyard - click here to purchase tickets​
  • November 12: Tryon Half Marathon at Harmon Field, Tryon NC

Monthly Wish List
  • Food Focus: all food for Hunger Action Month
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Come join the fun and volunteer at Outreach! To learn more about how you can help, contact Barb Powell, Volunteer Coordinator at barb.powell@tboutreach.org or complete the volunteer sign-up form.

Where to find us

​Check out our video about how Thermal Belt Outreach has changed the lives of many and touched the hearts of our community. 
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​​Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry
134 White Drive
P.O. Box 834
Columbus, NC 28722
828.894.2988