Operation Full Tummies, INC.
Community Taking Care of Community
We are members of the community with extensive experience in all areas of social economic statutes, serving families in Southeastern Franklin County and outlying communities. We believe in giving back to individuals through education and positive support in their re-building process.
We fundraise throughout the year to support our Holiday Box Program, which is our biggest event. In 2024, Operation Full Tummies provided meals for 74 adults and 139 children at Thanksgiving. For Christmas, 262 children and 12 wisdom/disabled received gifts, and approximately 400 individuals were fed with our meal boxes.
We also now offer weekly, and sometimes several times a week, giveaways of food and other essential items. This giveaway served a steady 138-160 people in 2024, with 3 weeks over 225 people being served.
You Can Help a Lot by Donating
Reaching Out Beyond Our County - Helping Those Affected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Our Operation Full Tummies volunteers have come together to help BeLoved Asheville meet the needs of those affected by the devastation from hurricane Helene. The team continues to work tirelessly collecting, cleaning, organizing, and loading items into trucks for delivery to those awaiting help. We could not do this without the help of our community members donations, and most importantly, without the help of our VOLUNTEERS.
UPDATE!!! UPDATE!!!! PREPARATION FOR THE 4th TRUCK IS UNDERWAY
We are still pushing & gathering!
What we need to fill!!! Let’s keep going!!!
Blankets
Camping Gear
Sleeping Bags
Camp Heaters
Buddy Heaters
Propane Tanks
Portable Stoves/Grills
Adult diapers
Wipes
Baby Food/Formula
Protein Shakes
Shovels
Coats/Heavy Hoodies
Sanitary Items
Paper Goods
Hygiene Products
FOOD
Water
Work Gloves
Pet Food
Folding Camp Chairs
**CLOTHING:
Socks, lots of socks
New under garments
Monetary donations will aid us in our last minute shopping spree before truck leaves out
We greatly appreciate everyone’s assistance.
Monetary information as follows:
Monetary donations:
Cashapp: OFT13 – See Link Above
PayPal: operationfulltummies@gmail.com – See Link Above
Check
Cash
Website: www.operationfulltummies.com (please note, there is a 5 day lag for us to receive)
Venmo: please reach out
*Please place “Asheville Relief” in memo
We appreciate all help and are always welcoming new volunteers to assist us in our mission to support those in need, right here in Southeastern Franklin County, and on an as needed basis in special circumstances like this one. Community helping community, works.
Help is Our Goal
What We Provide
OFT provides Basic Human Needs to all families and individuals in need. Basic Human Needs include, but are not limited to food, clothing, hygiene products, household goods, furniture, or other necessary resources.
*Please note, OFT does not provide monetary assistance. It is advised to reach out to the Department of Social Services within the resident’s county. Privacy is a “key” element and information is not shared without permission of individuals or families.
Mom's Closet
Provides free items for all mothers and guardians, including expecting mothers. We offer a wide array of items from clothing, car seats, toys, and other necessary items. Diapers, formula and food items vary based on donations.
Food Pantry
Availability is based upon donations from donors. Specific dietary needs are addressed, with additional resources available at time of need.
Holiday Box Program - Fall & Winter
Families, disabled and elderly individuals are encouraged to apply. Must not be in another assistance program or application will be void.
Back to School Backpacks & Supplies
Each year we provide backpacks full of school supplies for students in need.
Free Coats Year Round
Coats are available year-round, for all seasons.
Holiday Gifts
Our annual holiday gift drive brings smiles to countless local individuals and families in need in our area.
Our Team
Give a Hand to Make the World Better
Our volunteers are dedicated to working hard to assist those in need in our service area. We work collaboratively to pick up donations from businesses and individuals when needed, organize food sales for fundraising throughout the year, host large fundraising yard sales throughout the year, prepare food boxes in the fall and winter, collect holiday gifts for families in need, and so much more. They do it all with smiles and gratitude, and occasionally, just a bit of silliness. We would love to welcome you to our team!
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi
A Glimpse at A Year with Operation Full Tummies
The Measure of a Life is not its
Duration, but its Donation
Thank you to our Supporters:
- Southwire
- Pineridge Realty & Development
- Century 21 Folk’s Properties
- Arianne Woodall Relevate Life Realtor
- Vixxon Transports
- Panera Bread
- Lowe’s Foods
- Sowing Seeds NC, Inc.
- Southern Magnolia Coffee Company
- The Farmer’s Kitchen
- Wyatt-Quarles Seed
- Broad, Inc. Food Distribution Center
- Jarnocan Cruise & Travel
- The Stitch ‘n Bead Handmade Gifts
- Elena’s Empanadas
- Lake Royale Company Police Department
- Rustic Roots
- Paws for Life
- People Care International
- Wegmans
- SMR Hydroseeding
- Sea Legs Charters & Marine Services
- McGee’s TurfworX, LLC
- Tide Pool Catering
- 1st Generation Roofing & Restoration LLC
- Newborns in Need Tar River NC Chapter
- Tar River Cowboy Church
