Celebrating 40 Years of Food Assistance

Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - The Working Hungry

In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, reflects on the rising cost of living and increase in hunger in Tippecanoe County. He invites you to attend The Working Hungry event next Thursday (8/31) and help make systemic change. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See below for more information about The Working Hungry event.

The Working Hungry event info

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Reception Honored 40 Years of Food Pantries

LUM Providing Food Assistance for 40+ Years

Last Thursday, LUM celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Food Pantries & Food Assistance with a reception at the LUM Protein Food Pantry. The reception was a wonderful tribute recognizing the impact that LUM has had in our community giving food assistance to our neighbors in need continuously for more than 40 years. Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, hosted the reception and welcomed the LUM food pantry participants, LUM volunteers and community leaders. Remarks were offered by Wes, Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, Food Finders Food Bank CEO & President Kier Crites Muller. Wes also introduced the LUM volunteer of the month, Rob Morgan, who is a longtime volunteer at the LUM Protein Food Pantry and other programs. Joe Micon, LUM executive director emeritus, attended and was recognized for his major contribution to the LUM food pantries, food assistance, and Hunger Hike since the beginning and over the many years. Guests were treated to a continental breakfast buffet which included lots of fresh fruit, breakfast snacks, water, and fresh coffee. To view more PHOTOS, click HERE.

If you were not able to attend and wish to invest in the next 40 years of LUM food pantries and food assistance, check out the article below entitled, Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs.

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Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs

Join LUM in the Fight Against Hunger

The LUM Food Pantries (Downtown Lafayette & West Lafayette, IN) need your support this fall & winter. The cost of food & fuel are impacting local families as well as food banks. Here are SIX ways YOU can help LUM continue to meet the growing demand for basic food, paper products and personal hygiene items.

DONATIONS – Monetary donations are ideal because the money will be used where it is needed the most.
NEEDED ITEMS – Families need paper products, cleaning supplies, infant products and personal hygiene items. Purchase needed items and drop items off or shop online and ship them. Go to Amazon.com, shop from the LUM Wish List, order & ship to LUM.
HOST A DRIVE – Coordinate a “drive” for the LUM Food Pantries at your church, organization or business — or at your next event like a birthday or company social. Check the LUM Wish List and keep it simple.

THE WORKING HUNGRY – Join us on Thursday, August 31 for a FREE screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary The Working Hungry. See below for more information.
FOOD RESCUE – LUM needs volunteers to “rescue” food from local restaurants, bakeries & grocery stores. Please help us save, gather and share food with our neighbors in need. It’s a win-win-win – RESCUE food, SHARE food & REDUCE food waste.
HUNGER HIKE – Participate in Hunger Hike on Sunday, September 17 and raise funds for food programs locally, regionally & globally. See the article below for sign up information and more.

The Working Hungry - Screening & Discussion

FREE | NEXT Thursday, August 31 | 6:30 p.m.

Join us for a FREE screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary The Working Hungry. This 30-minute film tells the story of three Indiana families struggling with food insecurity and explains why systemic solutions are needed to make sure that no family experiences hunger in our community.

NEXT Thursday, August 31
6:30 - 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N 6th Street, Lafayette, IN

After the screening, stay for a conversation with community leaders about how to address food insecurity in our community through systemic change, and band together to urge our elected officials to take action. It’s important that there is a strong turnout to show the community power behind making change for hungry families. Commit to attending and register TODAY! Please share & consider attending with a group.

This program is sponsored by Lafayette Urban Ministry, Bread for the World, and Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.

Hunger Hike 2023 Is Coming Soon!

Why Not Get Started NOW? Sign Up Info Below.

Mark your calendars — Hunger Hike 2023 is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, September 17. If you wish to make a donation to Hunger Hike 2023, click the button below. Here’s what you need to know to begin raising money and “fighting hunger.” Hunger Hike is an annual community fundraising event whose mission is to Raise Awareness & Make a Difference in the Fight Against Hunger — locally, regionally & globally. Hunger Hike (Celebration & 1.5K Walk) event details are as follows:

Sunday, September 17
1 p.m. – Event begins; 2 p.m. – Hike starts
Riehle Plaza, Lafayette, IN

Hunger Hike is the perfect event for a team or group — church group, student organization, civic group or your family. Put together a Hunger Hike team and start raising money using our online fundraising site — or any way you choose. We hope you’ll consider joining our Fight against Hunger.

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If your business is interested in becoming a Hunger Hike 2023 event sponsor, email info@hungerhike.org.

LUM Food Pantries Now Accepting Veggies

The LUM Food Pantries welcome donations from “Giving Gardeners” who have “grown a row” for LUM or simply wish to donate from their garden. Donation Drop Off information is as follows:

LUM Protein Food Pantry

Every Thursday morning
9 to 11 a.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church, 6th Street between North & Ferry Streets, Lafayette, IN.
Enter Red Door under Green Awning