Farmington United Methodist Church Food Pantry has proudly been selected as part of the 2024 Lowe’s Hometowns program, a five-year, $100 million commitment to rebuild and revitalize community spaces nationwide. Since launching in 2022, the signature grant program has renovated 149 community centers, affordable housing facilities, shelters, and food pantries; refurbished 15 first responder and veteran/military family facilities; and built and improved 54 community gardens, parks, and playgrounds – among many other impactful projects.
As one of 100 community projects in 2024 that make up this year’s grant recipients, the Lowe’s Hometowns grant will provide $80,000 to allow Farmington UMC to renovate its kitchen into a commercial kitchen, benefiting Farmington and surrounding communities to help eliminate food insecurity for families. The project entails a complete remodel of the existing kitchen at the church with some work done by volunteers such as demolition, painting, and cleaning. The Food Pantry at the Farmington United Methodist Church serves approximately 40 families weekly and is excited about using this grant from Lowe’s to further its outreach in the community.
“This grant application was entirely laity-led, with one of the key leaders being admin chair Travis Warren, who is featured in the video below,” said Rev. Alyssa Kuebler.
This year’s Lowe’s Hometowns projects benefit 87 communities across 44 states and Washington, D.C., and will address needs specific to each community, from housing and community centers to outdoor spaces and facilities for first responders and veterans. Each project will receive a grant from Lowe’s to make physical improvements that help local organizations continue to make a meaningful impact in their communities. At the core of this commitment are Lowe’s Red Vest associates, who share a passion for giving back to their communities and provide support to every Lowe’s Hometowns project.
We are so excited for Farmington UMC and the ways they will benefit their community with this grant.