Community Invited to Soup Luncheon to Fight Hunger
BELLVILLE, OH – The community is invited to come together for a warm meal that makes a meaningful difference at the “Clear Fork Empty Bowls” Soup Luncheon & Fundraiser on Sunday, November 9th from 11:30am to 1:30pm at Clear Fork High School.
Clear Fork Empty Bowls is a simple yet powerful event designed to raise awareness and funds to combat hunger in our community. Guests will enjoy a variety of soups donated by local restaurants and volunteers, served with bread and dessert.
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MANSFIELD, OH – July 8, 2025 – The Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) celebrated the unveiling of new trucks for two partners in Richland County, made possible by a one-time public investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from the State of Ohio. The new vehicles will directly support the vital work of two key partner agencies: the Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC) and Matthew 25 Outreach Center.
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The BNOC and Meijer will provide hunger relief in the Clear Fork Valley through the Simply Give Program this winter.
Campaign set to run December 29, 2024, through March 29, 2025.
Bellville, Ohio – The BNOC is happy to announce another year of partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give…
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There are 3 upcoming events that will affect BNOC hours:
Labor Day
the Bellville Street Fair
the rotation of our clothing inventory
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This past Saturday, we had the opportunity to gather most of our BNOC volunteers to share a meal and celebrate their dedication to serving our Clear Fork Valley community.
Congratulations to Pat & Wyatt Cushing, the 2023 Volunteers of the Year...
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There are 3 upcoming events that will affect BNOC hours:
Labor Day
the Bellville Street Fair
the rotation of our clothing inventory
Read more here.
We had the privilege of honoring our volunteers today at a luncheon in the BNOC Community Room.
We recognized the more than 9,000 volunteer hours that made it possible to serve the Clear Fork Valley in 2022…
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If you’ve frequented the BNOC, chances are you’ve met Carol…
But do you have any idea how she got involved with BNOC? Or how she met her husband? Or how many children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren she has? There’s an excellent write-up on our very own Carol Hoeflich in the Bellville Bulletin (a publication of the Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce), which you can view here. Enjoy!
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The Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center (BNOC) and Meijer Provide Hunger Relief in Clear Fork Valley through Simply Give Food Pantry Donation Program
The BNOC is happy to announce another year of partnership with Meijer to provide much-needed relief to local families facing food insecurity through the retailer’s customer-driven food pantry donation program, Simply Give…
Read more here.
The Bellville Street Fair (Sept. 14th - 17th, 2022) is upon us!
It will affect our normal services and hours of operation. Here’s what you need to know…
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