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Overflowing Hands gathers resources to serve the most vulnerable children of the world. Resources are used to support communities in a special, personal way with 100% of your gifts directly supporting children's programs.
Serving can be as basic as providing food, clothing, shelter, and health care to children; going on a mission trip to build a Hope Center, rebuild a home, volunteer at a youth camp or help deliver youth development strategies to teenagers. Host families provide rest to Belarussian children living in areas contaminated from the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster. In the United States, we partner with non-profit organizations providing meals for children that are food insecure, protection from abuse and neglect, access to organized sports, and activities that promote healthy lifestyles and mental wellness.

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Cooking for the Kids - Round 2, Night 1 - Chefs TBD by Round 1 results

Cooking for the Kids - Round 1, Night 1 - Chefs Roberto Barth (Vidrio) vs. Ryan Grimm (Blue Jay Bistro)

Cooking for the Kids - Round 1, Night 4 - Chefs Harry Monds (Lula & Sadie's) vs. Bobby McFarland (Wye Hill)

Cooking for the Kids - Round 1, Night 3 - Chefs Kyle Fletcher (Glasshouse Kitchen) vs. Alejandro Contreras (Tepuy Donuts)

Cooking for the Kids - Round 1, Night 2 - Chefs Kyle Teears (Whiskey Kitchen) vs. Caleb Parker (Black Apron Catering)

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Panama Mission Trip - Kids Camps and Playground Build

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One unforgettable evening can help power a whole year of work for kids. Casino Royale is a night to remember, but the impact reaches far past October 14. The resources we gather from the evening will help provide meals for food-insecure children, send kids to camps, fund leadership training and youth development, support Hope Centers, and strengthen local nonprofit partnerships, right here in Raleigh and around the world. Whether you give, volunteer, or simply help spread the word, you're part of it. Learn more at overflowinghands.org.

Two days out, and the countdown is on. Wednesday night, Raleigh trades in the everyday for jazz, casino tables, and a very good reason to dress up. Here's your quick rundown for Casino Royale: ▪️ Wednesday, October 14 ▪️ Doors at 5:00 p.m., dinner at 7:15 ▪️ Angus Barn Pavilion, Raleigh ▪️ Business casual or dressy cocktail Every ticket helps provide meals, camps, leadership development, and youth programs for children who need them. Get your tickets, share this post, or tag a friend you're bringing at overflowinghands.org/events.

One week from now, Casino Royale will be bringing an evening of elegance, excitement, and impact to the Angus Barn Pavilion. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with casino games and live jazz, and dinner service begins at 7:15, so come early and settle in. Between the award-winning cuisine, the expertly paired wines, and a room full of people who care about kids, it's a night you won't want to miss. Get your tickets and bring someone who loves a memorable night out for a good cause at overflowinghands.org/events.

September is Hunger Action Month, reminding us that a good meal can change a child's whole school day. Across North Carolina, one in seven residents faces food insecurity, and one in five children goes hungry. To help close that gap, generous donors helped Overflowing Hands fund a $75,000 kitchen upgrade at RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School, where students now get fresh, healthy breakfasts and lunches served by our Cafeteria Buddies, who walk them through the meal line and make nutritious choices feel easy. Want to help fight hunger close to home? Find a volunteer opportunity with Overflowing Hands at overflowinghands.org/volunteer-1.

One month from today, Raleigh is going all in for kids, and you're invited. On October 14, Casino Royale takes over the Angus Barn Pavilion for an evening of award-winning cuisine, expertly paired wines, classic casino games, and live jazz. Come for a night out with friends, and know that every ticket helps fund meals, camps, leadership development, and youth programs for vulnerable children. Grab your tickets and bring someone along at overflowinghands.org/events.

We’re proud to partner with RISE Charter School and Food Paradigm on a fresh, scratch-made school meals pilot here in Raleigh, and we’re grateful to WRAL for featuring the program and our work to help nourish local students. Every child deserves access to nourishing food that helps them learn, grow, and thrive. From fresh fruits and vegetables to globally inspired meals, this program is helping make lunchtime something students can look forward to—while exploring a model that could create lasting change for schools across our community. You can help make this work possible. Our upcoming Casino Royale fundraiser on Wednesday, October 14, will help benefit this important program and our mission to serve vulnerable children. Thank you to the volunteers, school leaders, families, and partners making this work possible. Together, we’re serving more than meals—we’re investing in children’s futures. Read the WRAL story: https://www.wral.com/news/local/rise-charter-school-raleigh-free-meals-august-2026/ Find ways to support: https://www.overflowinghands.org/events

Our team is heading to Panama to serve alongside the local leaders already caring for children there. From September 9 through 14, we'll support kids' camps, lend a hand with practical projects like a playground build, and encourage the people who show up for these communities all year. Mission trips are never just about the week we're there. They're about strengthening the work that continues long after we fly home. Follow along this week and pray for the team, and if you'd like to serve one day, explore our mission trips at overflowinghands.org/mission-2.

Casino Royale tickets are officially on sale! Join Overflowing Hands on October 14, 2026, at the Angus Barn Pavilion for a fun and meaningful evening in support of vulnerable kids and families through meals, youth programs, camps, leadership development, and community outreach. Guests will enjoy: 🔸Award-winning cuisine 🔸Expertly paired wines 🔸Classic casino games 🔸Live jazz music 🔸Exciting auction experiences Invite your friends, host a table, and help us continue serving kids locally and globally through the Scratch Kitchen school lunch project and other life-changing programs. Purchase tickets and learn more at www.overflowinghands.org/events.

This World Humanitarian Day, we are reminded that serving others can create lasting impact across communities and generations. Overflowing Hands is currently accepting applications for the September 9–16 mission trip to Panama, where volunteers will help serve kids through camp activities and the construction of a new playground. Mission trips are one of the many ways we work alongside local communities to encourage kids, strengthen neighborhoods, and support long-term youth development. If you are interested in serving with us in Panama, we would love to connect with you. Feel free to reach out to learn more: www.overflowinghands.org.

During National Wellness Month, we are grateful to continue serving local scholars (students) through the Scratch Kitchen Project with RISE Charter School in South Raleigh. Fresh, balanced meals help kids stay energized, focused, and ready to learn each day, and this growing partnership is helping provide nutritious, scratch-cooked meals to scholars in our community. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and partner helping make this work possible. Together, we are continuing to fight food insecurity while supporting the health and well-being of local families. Interested in volunteering or supporting the program? Visit our website for more information: https://www.overflowinghands.org/volunteer

Tickets for Casino Royale go on sale August 1! Join us on October 14, 2026, at the Angus Barn Pavilion for an unforgettable evening featuring award-winning cuisine, expertly paired wines, live jazz, classic casino games, and exciting auction experiences, all supporting kids and families through Overflowing Hands programs. Invite friends, plan a table, and get ready for a meaningful night benefiting the Scratch Kitchen school lunch project and programs serving vulnerable kids locally and globally. More details coming soon at www.overflowinghands.org/events.

This World Youth Skills Day, we are celebrating the power of leadership, encouragement, and opportunity. Through Overflowing Hands’ “I Am” movement, kids and teenagers in communities with fewer resources are participating in leadership classes designed to help them grow in confidence, build practical life skills, and believe in their future. When we invest in youth development and leadership training, we help create stronger communities for generations to come. Your support helps make programs like these possible for kids locally and around the world. To learn more or support our mission, visit www.overflowinghands.org

Healthy meals can help students stay focused, encouraged, and ready to learn. Through the Scratch Kitchen Initiative, Overflowing Hands is partnering with RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School to help provide fresh, scratch-cooked meals for local students and teachers, and we are looking for volunteers to help serve. In August and September, volunteers are needed on a regular basis to kick off the new school year and your time can make a meaningful difference in the lives of kids in our community. 🔸Serve meals to scholars 🔸Encourage kids to make healthy choices for breakfast and lunch 🔸Help create a welcoming environment Together, we can continue fighting food insecurity and serving Wake County families with care and compassion. Learn more or sign up to volunteer at https://www.overflowinghands.org/volunteer-1

Looking for a meaningful way to serve this year? Come serve with us. Overflowing Hands is currently gathering interest for upcoming mission trip opportunities where volunteers can help encourage kids, support communities, and make a lasting impact. 🔸September 9–16: Panama — youth camp and playground build 🔸October: Bahamas — painting and improving a camp facility 🔸December 7–11: Panama — Jesus Birthday Celebration events for kids and families Whether you have experience serving internationally or simply want to use your time and talents to help others, we would love to connect with you. Learn more about mission trip opportunities and volunteer teams at www.overflowinghands.org

From Raleigh to communities around the world, Overflowing Hands is committed to serving kids with compassion, encouragement, and practical support. Over the years, we have partnered with communities across: 🔸North Carolina and the United States 🔸Panama 🔸The Bahamas 🔸Madrid, Spain 🔸Puerto Rico 🔸Nicaragua 🔸Belarus Through meals, camps, leadership training, youth development, mission trips, and Hope Centers, we continue working alongside local partners to help kids and families thrive. Thank you to every volunteer, donor, and supporter helping make this mission possible. Learn more about our programs at www.overflowinghands.org

Save the date for an unforgettable evening in support of kids and families in our community and around the world. Casino Royale returns to the Angus Barn Pavilion on October 14, 2026, for a night of incredible cuisine, live jazz, classic casino games, and meaningful impact. Every ticket and sponsorship helps support Overflowing Hands’ mission to serve, empower, and transform vulnerable kids through meals, youth programs, leadership development, camps, and the growing Scratch Kitchen school lunch project in Raleigh. Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for tickets to go on sale. We cannot wait to celebrate with you this fall!

Bourbon lovers, this one’s for you 🥃🔥 Raffle items on point—don’t miss your shot. Link in our bio to purchase tickets.

Let’s serve together! 🙌 Join us February 21st for a meal-packing event and help fight hunger. Sign up at overflowinghands.org

Due to winter weather coming to our area and the uncertainty of it, we have pushed back the Cooking For the Kids event schedule. The dates have changed but the chefs are the same!! Everyone’s safety was our main concern when making this decision. The new dates are: Round 1 - February 2, 3, 4 & 5 Round 2 - February 10 & 11 Finale - February 24 If you have already purchased tickets, we will be in contact with you very soon to coordinate your attendance.

A BIG thanks to friends and supporters of Overflowing Hands. More than 400 families in Raleigh received a wonderful produce box, fresh eggs and peanut butter to help celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday. A special shout out to The Produce Box and Hampton Farms for helping us provide fresh and nutritious food to families in need and to the volunteers that made sure this holiday was special for many kids. God is GREAT!

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