Lowell is a community of resilient people who stick together during good times and bad. Right now, times are tough. Flat River Outreach Ministries seeks to help people find answers to impossible questions, such as “Do we pay the rent or do we buy food?” “Do we fill the propane tank, or take our child to the doctor?” Our services focus on meeting the most basic of human needs: food, clothing and shelter.

We operate a Thrift Shop and Furniture Store and Food Pantry. We also provide Financial Assistance that help families with emergency financial needs.

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THE NUMBERS FOR JULY:  We helped 291 families with food plus rent, lot rent, mortgage, electric, heat, gas, propane, and water/sewer bills.  We also served over 280 families with our Summer Lunch Program in July and distributed over 200 backpacks to school age children in August with our Back to School Program -- all made possible with over 132 loyal volunteers donating over 1,347 volunteer hours!  Thank you to everyone who makes our mission possible!

Visit WWW.DISCOVERLOWELL.ORG for map and more information...

The purpose of this new event “Kaleidoscope of Flavors” is to help the community learn about our non-profit organizations.  There are 23 non-profits participating at 14 different locations.  Our goal is to have fun activities, food, displays and information at organization locations.  Community members will visit the sites and see first hand what each participating organization is all about.  This event is geared toward persons of all ages!  Community Members will use a punch card as they visit each location to have a chance to win a Grand Prize Basket filled with goodies and gift certificates.  Please visit www.discoverlowell.org or contact the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce at 897-9161 for more information.

13. Flat River Outreach Ministries
Location:  FROM, 11535 E Fulton St
Come and tour our facility!  We will have table displays, volunteer sign ups and homemade goodies! 

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CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

We are always seeking new friends with big hearts!  Please let us know if you wish to participate in our mission.  We can use whatever time you have available to give us!  Our strength is in your hands!  Call us at 897-8829.