Fifth Street Ministries

10/12/2026

FILL A BOWL. FILL A HEART. HELP FIGHT HUNGER!

What if one Sunday lunch could make a real difference in someone’s life?

Join us for Empty Bowls on Sunday, October 25! Enjoy a delicious bowl of soup, take home a beautiful artisan bowl, and help ensure our neighbors don’t have to face hunger alone.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

BUY TICKETS HERE:
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October is Tackling Hunger Month, and there’s no better way to put compassion into action than gathering around the table for a cause that matters.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Beautiful, one-of-a-kind artisan bowls

A comforting meal shared with your community

An opportunity to help put food on the table for local neighbors in need

TICKET PRICES
Adult: $45 (includes soup and your choice of an artisan bowl)
Children 10 and under: $20 at the door (includes soup)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 | 11 AM–1:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church, Statesville

Bring a friend. Bring the family. Bring your appetite for doing good!

Don't just read about fighting hunger. Be part of the solution. Buy your tickets today and help turn empty bowls into full hearts!

10/08/2026

🥣 FIVE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS. 23 BOWLS. $11,500 IN SUPPORT! ❤️

Now THAT is something worth celebrating!

A HUGE thank you to Gordon Iron & Metal, Opus Financial Advisors, Bobcat Doosan, Carris Reels, and Iredell Health System for stepping up in a BIG way for Fifth Street Ministries' 2026 Empty Bowls!

Together, these five incredible community partners have sponsored 23 handcrafted bowls, representing $11,500 in support of our neighbors facing crisis.

And they're not alone! So far, 67 bowls have been sponsored toward our goal of 120. That's 67 individuals, families, businesses, and organizations saying, "Our community matters, and we want to be part of the solution."

But we still have 53 bowls waiting for sponsors!

🥣 Could your business, church, family, or group of friends help us fill one? A bowl sponsorship is $500, and every sponsorship helps Fifth Street continue sheltering and empowering people in crisis.

👉 SPONSOR A BOWL ($500):
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fifthstreetministries/event/2025emptybowlssponsorship500fifthstreetministries/

🎟️ WANT TO JOIN US ON OCTOBER 25?
Tickets to our Empty Bowls event are just $45!

👉 PURCHASE EVENT TICKETS:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/fifthstreetministries/event/2ebf-e4tffsmc/

To our five Community Champions and ALL of our generous sponsors, thank you for showing what happens when a community comes together!

❤️ Who's ready to help fill the next bowl?

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10/08/2026

🛏️ Help Us Bring Comfort to Those We Serve! ❤️

Sometimes, something as simple as a clean pillow, a warm blanket, or a fresh set of sheets can make a world of difference.

At Fifth Street Ministries, we're running low on a few everyday essentials, and we're hoping our wonderful community can help!

❤️ Our current needs:

New pillows

Blankets

Queen-size sheet sets

Twin-size sheet sets

Every donation helps us provide a little more comfort, dignity, and a welcoming place to rest for individuals and families experiencing difficult times.

📍 Drop off donations at:
Fifth Street Ministries
1421 Fifth Street
Statesville, NC 28677

🛒 Prefer to shop online? You can have items shipped directly to us!

Thank you for always showing up for our neighbors. Your kindness makes a difference, one good night's sleep at a time. ❤️

10/07/2026

💖💖

‼️ CANCELLED FOR WEATHER‼️

Join us this Saturday from 11am til 1pm at Alex Cooper Park!

10/07/2026

📣 We’re Hiring!

Fifth Street Ministries is looking for an energetic, people-loving Volunteer & Community Engagement Manager to help connect individuals, churches, businesses and community groups with meaningful ways to serve.

We’re looking for someone who can be a true cheerleader for Fifth Street, create great volunteer experiences, build relationships and help turn community involvement into long-term ambassadors and supporters of our mission.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!

👉 Full job description & how to apply: https://www.fifthstreetministries.com/careers

10/07/2026

A huge thank you to The Lucy Christie Circle at Rocky Mount Church for participating in our Bagged Lunch Program and helping provide meals to those in need!

Your kindness and generosity truly make a difference. We’re so grateful for groups like yours who are willing to step up and help.

Want to make a difference? Sign up to participate in our Bagged Lunch Program here: https://www.fifthstreetministries.com/bagged-lunch. It’s a simple way to give back and make an impact!

10/06/2026

October is Tackling Hunger Month — a time to come together to help ensure no one goes to sleep on an empty stomach.

Every bowl represents more than a meal. It represents dignity, compassion, and the belief that everyone deserves to eat.

Join Fifth Street Ministries for Empty Bowls on October 25! We need sponsors to help fill our 120 artisan bowls and guests to join us in making a difference.

Sponsor a bowl. Purchase a ticket. Help nourish our community.

For sponsorships or tickets, email [email protected].

10/05/2026

❤️ That’s a wrap on Love & Logic!

Today our team completed our third and final session with Pharos Parenting. A huge thank you to Heather for spending the past three weeks with us and giving our team practical tools we can use every day.

Today’s big takeaway: show empathy, but hand the problem back.

“I bet that hurts.”
“What do you think you’re going to do?”
“Would you like to hear a few ideas?”

Rather than solving every problem for someone, we can help them consider options, think through consequences and build confidence in making their own decisions.

We also talked about contributions instead of chores — using everyday responsibilities like emptying the trash, cleaning, laundry and caring for shared spaces to build life skills. Clear expectations, breaking tasks into manageable steps and teaching someone how to do something can make all the difference.

That fits perfectly with our work at Fifth Street: helping people build the skills and confidence needed for greater stability and self-sufficiency.

And a special thank you to Board Member Nick Martin for treating our staff to an amazing lunch of ribs, chicken, pork, beans, collards and ALL the sauces! 😋

A great way to wrap up three weeks of learning together! ❤️

10/05/2026

💙 Learning to Listen. Learning to Help.

Several members of our Fifth Street Ministries team recently had the opportunity to attend a Su***de Prevention Workshop provided at no cost by Let’s Talk Strength.

Quany Dials, My Sister’s House Case Manager; Sam Short, Fifth Street Case Manager; and Tina May, Front Desk Support (not pictured) participated in the training, gaining additional tools to recognize warning signs, respond with compassion, and help connect people with support and resources.

Quany shared this reflection after the training:

“This workshop was a powerful reminder that we should never underestimate the impact of simply being there for someone. Listening without judgment, recognizing the signs, and showing compassion can make a difference. Sometimes one conversation or one caring person can help someone find hope.”

For our team, continuing to learn is an important part of serving people who may be experiencing some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

A special thank you to Let’s Talk Strength Inc. for providing this important training free of charge and investing in those who serve our community. 💙

10/04/2026

🎈 We need volunteers specifically for Saturday, October 17!

Help represent Fifth Street Ministries at Carolina BalloonFest! We especially need 21+ volunteers on Saturday to assist with age verification and wristbanding.

Give a few hours, support Fifth Street Ministries, and enjoy the festival before or after your shift — volunteers receive FREE admission! 🎈

Grab a friend, spouse, coworker or group and join us!

👉 SIGN UP:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0548ACAA23A4FC1-63063748-copy?fbclid=IwY2xjawUvcBhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTRtdnZYb2VnMWZPRzNaNlBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVuFmujftaGzfiwO4t0iBkzdUl_PU3OvNtS9biVjMNvtDT1VhcRDFIcVnIos_aem_cVy-Vx1lQ-F6_9T8sz0ljw #/?blm_aid=46923776

Please share and help us fill our Saturday shifts!