Holiday Update:
We extend a giant ThAnK yOu to every single person who has donated food, volunteered, made a financial contribution, picked up debris, worked to repair homes, chopped and stacked wood in support of Polk County and Western NC! We are grateful for your time, energy and contributions to our wonderful Polk County community! Photos below capture a few of the many who have offered assistance in the wake of Hurricane Helene -
Expressions of Gratitude for Grants & Foundation
Support
Thanks to the support of these generous foundations in 2023, Outreach was able add new programs and increase our support of the Polk County community in 2023 & 2024 -
Additionally, in 2023, PCCF awarded a $35,000 grant in support of food pantry initiatives in 2024. With the increase in food costs and client visits, this grant will enable Outreach to continue providing same-level support to Polk County residents.
Thanks to a matching grant from the Tryon Garden Club, Outreach was able to plant five cherry trees along the Hope Valley Lane, the road in our developing neighborhood, Horse Creek Village.
"I want to thank Outreach for helping my family out. Because if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have food for my six year old son. I just wanted to thank y'all from the bottom of my heart." ~ Outreach client Have you heard about our Life Works Program?
"When things get tight (as they always do being a single mother of two), it's great to have this wonderful, dependable place to come to, to help keep our heads above water! Thank you!" ~ Outreach client It Takes a Village
At Outreach, we have over 7000 visits each year from Polk County neighbors requesting assistance with food, financial assistance (rent & mortgage, utilities, medical and dental) and special programs for children (Feed-a-Kid, School Supplies and Holiday) and veterans. Without the help of our generous community, we could not provide this level of assistance to those in need. We're all in this together and at Outreach, we're grateful for all you do to help our community. Thank you!
"The food pantry is a blessing to me and my four little girls. We have had our lives turned upside down and I am very thankful for everyone's help. I hope to eventually be in a place where I will be able to start helping others, like others have helped me. Thank you so much!" ~ Outreach client |
Did you know.... Outreach now has a texting service to communicate with our clients? This service is used to send important Outreach news and updates on programs and special events. It's simple to register - text 18883663895, type Outreach in the message and press send.
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Outreach
134 White Drive
P.O. Box 834
Columbus, NC 28722
828.894.2988
134 White Drive
P.O. Box 834
Columbus, NC 28722
828.894.2988