LUM Celebrates Expanded Food Pantry Hours
LUM Increase Local Community Food Access
LUM hosted a successful open house to celebrate the expansion of the LUM Protein Food Pantry operating hours to Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings. This addresses a critical gap in local food services, especially on Mondays when few pantries are open, and reinforces LUM’s commitment to combating food insecurity locally.
LUM Executive Director Wes Tillett delivered heartfelt remarks, calling the event “bittersweet,” adding that “The part we like to focus on is that there are people stepping up to help.”
The new Monday afternoon hours have already attracted 60 shoppers weekly, alongside 80 shoppers on Thursdays. During the open house, West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter praised LUM for increasing food access in the community. The event provided a welcoming atmosphere for VIPs and shoppers alike, with tours, refreshments, and a blessing from St. John’s Rector Bradley Pace. Guests enjoyed Arni’s famous pizza, donated for the occasion, and local media coverage to further amplify the LUM mission.
Please consider investing in and engaging with the LUM Protein Food Pantry. Donations and volunteers are needed weekly. To view PHOTOS, click HERE.
“Stock the Shelves” of New LUM Food Pantry
Support the expansion of the LUM Protein Food Pantry by “stocking the shelves” with food, paper products, and personal hygiene items.
You can HOST a FOOD DRIVE at your church, business, or neighborhood, and consider making it a monthly event for even greater impact.
Making a monetary DONATION or contributing NEEDED ITEMS is also a great way to help.
Additionally, sign up to VOLUNTEER and SHARE this opportunity with your friends, family, and on social media. Your support will ensure LUM may provide for our neighbors in need and make the entire community stronger.
If you have questions or need further information, go to lumserve.org/food-pantry, call 765-423-2691 or email foodpantry@lumserve.org.
Please help LUM help your neighbors who need basic food assistance.
