Pat Kasner Angel Assistance Fund is here to help those who are in need of assistance
with transportation, utilities, rent and other assistance as specific needs arise.

Those seeking assistance must schedule an in-person interview.
Interviews are conducted on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
Call 479-253-9491 to schedule interview.

Assistance is only for folks living in Carroll County, West of Kings River.

The Food Pantry is open Monday and Wednesday for food from 10 am to 2 pm.


Serving Our Community

Flint Street Fellowship is a faith-based ministry providing groceries, nourishing lunches, clothing, utility/rent/transportation assistance, resource information and fellowship.

All services are free and our organization is entirely volunteer-based.

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Our Services

Services and resources are available
to residents of Western Carroll County

Click text or black icons for more details regarding our services ~ or ~ Click dollar icons to Support Flint Street - Back Our Kids.

Food Pantry


Open Mondays and Wednesdays each week from 10 am until 2 pm.  People may come in for groceries every week. Those receiving help must live in Carroll County, west of the Kings River.

Donations of food as well as financial contributions are very much appreciated.

In June 2019, 200 families were helped.

Volunteers distributing groceries to client

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Lunchroom


Due to the health crisis, the Lunchroom is closed until further notice.

Normally, the Lunchroom is open Thursdays from 10 am until 12:30 with coffee and cookies served from 10 am and a hot lunch served from 11 am to 12:30. Friendly conversation and relaxing atmosphere are always on the menu. Lunch is free and open to the public. In 2019, approximately 150 lunches are served each month.

In addition to the above-mentioned weekly services, during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season, one food voucher with a $25 value to Harts Family Center is provided to each family for a turkey or a ham. Also, a community dinner, open to the public at no charge, is served at the ECHO dining room on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Some of the hard-working Lunch Room volunteers

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Clothing


A newly enlarged area for clothes increased the offering of new, clean, free clothes. Shopping hours correspond with Flint Street’s open hours.

Flint Street Shop

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Back Our Kids


Back Our Kids logo

The Back Our Kids weekend food program was added in the fall of 2013 with 30 bags weekly delivered to Eureka Springs' schoolchildren who were deemed in need of weekend food by Eureka Springs school officials. The average number of children served was 51 during the 2018-19 school year. Back Our Kids is critical for students to have nutritious food on weekends and is funded through community fund-raisers, individuals, churches, businesses, and grants.

Flint Street Food Packs for Kids

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Pat Kasner Angel Assistance Fund


After meeting with community leaders, it was determined that there is a need for assistance in the areas of utilities, rent, and transportation to medical appointments. The Pat Kasner Angel Assistance Fund (named in honor of long–time, newly retired director, Pat Kasner) kicked off in July 2019.

- Pre-scheduled interviews are held the 3rd Thursday of each month from 11 am - 1 pm
- Call 479-253-9491 to schedule
- Identification as well as documentation of need is required
- No income documentation required

Director Kathy Barnes consults with client and does intake form

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Hours

Food Pantry:
Monday & Wednesday
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lunchroom:
Closed till further notice
due to health crisis

Free Clothing:
Same schedule as Pantry & Lunchroom

Pat Kasner Fund
Assistance for utility, rent and transportation:
Interviews for pre-approval by appointment only
3rd Thursday of each month
11 am - 1 pm
Call 479-253-9491 for appointment

Flint Street Fellowship Food Pantry

28 Flint Street
(North Main directly behind
Grand Central Hotel)
PO Box 323
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479-253-9491

Little Chapel at Flint Street

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    Mission Statement

    The Mission of the Flint Street Fellowship Food Pantry shall be to assist and supply food to those individuals who either have special, short-term needs due to their temporary illnesses or health conditions, temporary unemployment and other temporary conditions; or to those individuals who have long term continuing conditions requiring long-term assistance such as the mentally or physically disabled, the elderly, children, and others with long-term or permanent need for such assistance, such as those working at jobs that don't pay a living wage and, therefore, are forced to seek food assistance.

    Board of Directors

    Rev. Ben Helmer, President
    Mickey Finefield, Vice-President
    Kent Turner, Treasurer
    Nile Carrothers
    Rev. Ken Haydon
    Bernie Haydon
    Rev. Betsy Porter
    Susan Reed

    Kathy Barnes, Director

    Non-Discrimination Statement

    The Flint Street Fellowship Food Pantry is a USDA Distribution Site

    In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

    Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

    To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

    (1) mail:

    U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

    (2) fax: (202) 690-7442;

    or

    (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

    This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

    Volunteers

    Flint Street Fellowship is an all-volunteer organization. There is no paid staff. FSF is blessed with approximately 50 dedicated volunteers who do everything from grind coffee to unload trucks; from taking input from clients to sorting and hanging clothes; from keeping the shelves stocked and neat to preparing delicious and nutritious lunches for clients; from distributing food to helping with fund-raisers. It is this special group of volunteers who are the heart of Flint Street Fellowship. The Board of Directors - also all volunteers - is extremely grateful for their service.

    Donations

    Flint Street Fellowship is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization.

    Without the support of individuals, churches, community organizations, businesses, and grant funding, Flint Street Fellowship would not be able to serve those in need.

    Donations may be made via Check or PayPal using the buttons below.
    Checks should be mailed to:

    Flint Street Fellowship
    P. O. Box 323
    Eureka Springs, AR 72632

    Please designate where you want funding directed:
    - Food Pantry
    - Back Our Kids
    - Pat Kasner Angel Assistance Fund
    Food, household goods, and clothing may be dropped off at Flint Street Fellowship at Main and Flint.

    One-time and recurring donations are accepted through Pay Pal’s secure online payment processing service using either an existing PayPal account or any valid credit card.