In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, celebrates the creativity of LUM volunteers, including Jay Soto. Jay will be giving free haircuts to LUM clients once a month. Please take 58 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. Read more about Jay below.

Hunger Hike 2021 begins THIS Sunday, September 12, with Challenge Week, a week-long challenge for “Hikers” and “Teams,” where you are encourage to "Walk Far in the Fight Against Hunger." Here's what you do to get started:

Once a month Jay Soto will be offering FREE haircuts in the LUM Office for clients and Emergency Shelter guests. A native of Lafayette and graduate of McCutcheon High School, he is a talented barber with the J. Clark Barbershop, Lafayette.

At LUM Jay gives much more than just a haircut. His interactions with each person are special. Jay gives his undivided attention — offering love, hope and respect. As he masterfully trims each person’s hair, you can see dignity restored and confidence built in each of his “customers.”

Help us THANK Jay Soto for this wonderful gift he is giving the LUM clients, especially those experiencing homelessness. Jay's desire to give back is inspiring.

The newest Starbucks in Tippecanoe County (2718 US-52, West Lafayette, IN) has selected Lafayette Urban Ministry as their food share recipient. Starbucks is committed to hunger relief through their national-wide food share program. At the end of each day, Starbucks partners collect surplus pastries and fresh food to donate to agencies like LUM. {Pictured with part of this week's donation are Starbucks partners Bayleigh, Ava & Sarah Beth.}

These food items are a blessing to LUM. LUM program directors have been using these items as snacks for the After School Program students, as meals at the Emergency Shelter, and as a choice for the Food Pantry clients. So far, there has been zero food waste — ALL of the food items have been given to LUM students, clients or guests. Next time you visit this West Lafayette Starbucks, say THANKS for LUM.

Join us the Hunger Hike Kick Off event, and help fight hunger! Let’s beat last year’s record and raise $125,000 for the hunger relief and nutrition efforts locally, regionally & globally. Hunger Hike details are as follows:

For more information, check out our short video, “How to Set Up your Hunger Hike Fundraising Page.” It's only 10 days to Hunger Hike. Why wait? Start a team and start raising funds. Get started TODAY!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - If you wish to volunteer with Hunger Hike, click HERE to sign up online. Perfect for groups and individuals.

Join us at Chipotle (South Street, Lafayette, IN) on Tuesday, September 21 from 5 - 9 p.m. — and the LUM After School Program gets 33% of all orders, if you present this COUPON (pictured). It’s easy! Print the coupon or show it on your phone, order your favorite Chipotle meal (burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, salads or kids meals), don’t forget to get chips, guac’, and a drink — and LUM gets 33%.

So — plan to eat out on Tuesday, September 21 — all for a GREAT CAUSE — the students enrolled in the LUM After School Program.

Join us at Azzip Pizza (105 Farabee Drive S, Lafayette, IN) September 13-15 (THIS Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) — and the LUM After School Program gets 20% of all orders, if you present this COUPON (pictured). It’s easy! Print the coupon or show it on your phone, order your favorite Azzip Pizza or Salad, and don’t forget to get Zip Sticks, Garlic Cheese Sticks, cookies, and a drink — and LUM gets 20%.

This Pot of Gold fundraiser continues through the end of November, and LUM gets 20% THIS Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, and October 25-27. All other days, LUM gets 5%. Help us "raise dough" for LUM Youth Programs.