Fill the Tent event to support "Off the Beaten Path". This ministry reaches out to the homeless and hungry in our communities. Our donations help support these organizations that minister to those in need; Street Reach, Smithfield Rescue Mission, and Bethesda Baptist Church.

Shelter and Survival Items Needed:

Tents - two, four and six person tents

Tarps - 10x12 and larger

Sleeping bags, blankets, and foam pads

Hatchets, machetes, camp knives

Can openers

Trash bags - large and small

Back packs - adult and child

Camp stoves (propane)

Camp pot/pan, utensils (cooking spoon)

Tent heaters (propane)

Rope, cord, string

Emergency blankets, plastic ponchos, rain gear

Propane - 16 oz cylinders or 20 lb tanks

Empty propane tanks and cylinders

Water jugs - 1 and 5 gal

Outdoor gear & supplies, hoodies, scarves, gloves, footwear, waterproof jackets, winter caps, socks, face gaiters, cover all's,

Clothes - durable warm clothing donations are always needed - all sizes.

NOTE: All items can be new, used, even slightly damaged. Many of us will have a lot of these items stored in attics, garages, and sheds. It may be time to donate them to those in need.

Point of Contact: Kevin Tatem