Starbucks Honors LUM with $1,000 Grant

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Local Starbucks’ store managers, along with the district manager, recently visited LUM to present a $1,000 donation in support of LUM Homeless Services. This generous gift was both a meaningful and unexpected surprise. Starbucks has long been one of LUM’s most valued community partners. As the founding partner of the LUM Food Rescue Initiative, Starbucks continues to donate surplus food to LUM three times each week—benefiting our Protein Food Pantry, Emergency Shelter, and Youth Programs.

During the visit, the Starbucks managers toured the LUM Emergency Shelter and presented the donation and a certificate to LUM leadership. In turn, LUM staff took the opportunity to recognize one of their own—Ernesto Muñoz-Pickett, a local Starbucks manager and dedicated LUM volunteer. Ernesto has served more than 400 hours at the LUM Emergency Shelter. LUM surprised him with a certificate of appreciation, sparking a spontaneous and heartfelt celebration by his Starbucks colleagues, many of whom were previously unaware—but not surprised—by his extraordinary commitment.

LUM extends our sincere gratitude to Starbucks for their generous support and ongoing partnership—and a special thank you to Ernesto for his outstanding service. If you get the chance, please stop by a local Starbucks and thank them for supporting LUM and our community.