If you would like to donate a new book bag or school supplies for children in need, drop off your donation at Thermal Belt Outreach Ministry, 134 White Drive, Columbus, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.   For churches, organizations, families and individuals that would like to hold a Back-To-School drive on behalf of Outreach, please contact Michelle at 828-894-2988.

Additionally, volunteers are always welcome to help pack and distribute supplies. Please call Anna McClure, Outreach’s volunteer coordinator, at the number above for more information.  Monetary donations are always needed and appreciated.

Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991. The organization’s mission is to provide compassionate assistance to Polk County residents who are unable to provide for their basic life needs.  For more information on Outreach, please visit www.tboutreach.org or call 828-894-2988.

– article submitted by Wendy Thomas