LUM Response to COVID-19 & Stay-at-Home Order
LUM Committed to Support Local Families
While the Indiana "stay-at-home order" temporarily disrupts our lives, it will NOT alter LUM's commitment to support local families & children. In fact, because of our mission, Lafayette Urban Ministry is considered an essential business under the order and, as such, will continue to provide vital services to this community.

At the same time, LUM has an obligation to protect the health of our clients, volunteers, and staff.  That’s why, during the COVID-19 threat, LUM has changed the way assistance is delivered. Our ministry remains open however. LUM's response has been as follows:

Thanks to the hard work of LUM staff members and a few volunteers, LUM continues to serve local families as well as individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. But we NEED YOUR HELP . Monetary donations are best, but donations of needed supplies, food pantry items and shelter meals are welcome and greatly appreciated. Thank you again for your continued support of our important mission.
{ Please note : LUM program information is accurate now, but changes are expected.}
Social Distancing at LUM Protein Food Pantry
LUM Protein Food Pantry is still open every Thursday morning with to-go, curbside distribution. These are clients lined up 6 feet apart, standing on their "X." This s ocial distancing technique is being used in the check-in line at the LUM Emergency Shelter as well.

Donations of protein food items, paper products, infant supplies & feminine hygiene products are needed and welcome. To learn more see below or click HERE .
Four Ways to Support LUM during COVID-19
During times like these, serving your community is important for your neighbors and for your own well-being. it is important to give wisely, and we hope you agree that LUM is a great investment.

Here are four ways you, your organization and your business can support and invest in Lafayette Urban Ministry.
  • CASH DONATIONS are preferred because they allow LUM to purchase what is needed, when it’s needed. To give online, go to lumserve.org/donate/.
  • SHELTER MEALS — Prepare a meal for the guests at the LUM Emergency Shelter. For more information and to sign up, go to lumserve.org/shelter-meal/. You may...
  • PREPARE & SERVE meals –OR–
  • DROP OFF prepared meals (No contact drop off is possible) –OR–
  • DONATE FOOD for meals that the LUM staff can prepare. (No contact drop off is possible.) Items needed are bread, deli meats, and large cans of soup, stew & chili
  • COVID-19 NEEDED ITEMS — You may either ship or drop off items. No contact drop off is possible. Supplies urgently needed are as follows:
  • Disinfectant (for surfaces) – bleach, wipes (Lysol, Clorox), spray (Lysol), cleaner (Fantasik, 409, Clorox)
  • Hand Cleaning – antibacterial wipes, gloves (nitrile disposable), hand sanitizer, liquid hand soap
  • Paper Products – paper towels, facial tissues, toilet paper
  • FOOD PANTRY NEEDED ITEMS — You may either ship or drop off items. No contact drop off is possible. Protein Food Pantry urgently needed items are as follows:
  • Food items (protein only) – Canned meats (beef, chicken), canned fish (tuna); Beans, legumes, lentils – dry or canned; Eggs; Peanut butter
  • Paper Products – Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Napkins, Facial Tissues
  • Infant items – Baby Formula, Baby Food, Diapers, Baby Wipes
  • Feminine Hygiene Products – liners, napkins, pads, tampons, wipes

To give online, go to  lumserve.org/donate/ . To view the LUM  Wishlist of Needed Items , go to  lumserve.org/wish-list /. Please either ship or drop off items to the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901). THANK YOU.
Gifts of Kindness to the LUM Emergency Shelter
The LUM  Emergency Shelter  is open with a strict protocols for health & safety. Pictured are three of our dedicated LUM shelter staff members (Dave, Noah & Anna) wearing their new face-masks. These face-masks were made and donated by a "sewing group" which includes Linda Lou Prokopy and is organized by Jada Haughey . Thank you!
Gabrielle Martinez recently celebrated a birthday. She celebrated by going shopping for LUM and donating an amazing amount of supplies that are needed so much and hard to find -- like toilet paper, paper towels, nitrile gloves, coffee, facial tissues, and disinfectant. Happy Birthday, Gabrielle and thank you for your kindness.

If you wish to make a donation to the LUM Emergency Shelter or provide a meal for our shelter guests, see above or click the appropriate button below.
Final Thoughts & Information
Please know the LUM Board of Directors and staff are keeping those affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) in our thoughts and prayers while closely watching the evolving situation.

Information in this eNewsletter is accurate, but changes are expected.  For the most up-to-date information about LUM programs & services, please go to the LUM website -  lumserve.org .
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