Calling All Local Gardeners
The LUM Food Pantries welcome donations from “Giving Gardeners” who have “grown a row” for LUM or simply wish to donate from their garden. LUM Welcomes Donations from “Giving Gardeners”
Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs
Join LUM in the Fight Against Hunger | Donate | Needed Items | Host a Collection Drive | Volunteer | The LUM Food Pantries (Downtown Lafayette & West Lafayette, IN) need your support this fall & winter. The cost of
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,
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
The Working Hungry – Screening & Discussion
FREE | Thursday, August 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Long Center Join us for a FREE screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary The Working Hungry. This 30-minute film tells the story of
Save the Dates for LUM Fall Happenings
Although the month of August is often referred to as the “dogs days of summer,” LUM is focused on “fall happenings.” Here are the highlights, month by month. For more
LUM Research – After School Mentoring Program
Summary As a part of her Purdue internship, Jasmine Hsu observed the LUM After School Program students’ behavior over the course of three months to assess their social skills. Jasmine
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Rob Morgan
LUM Volunteer of the Month – August 2023 Robert Morgan is the August LUM Volunteer of the Month. Rob was born in Fort Wayne, IN, grew up in Columbia City,
Thanks to Dick & Betty Nelson – Tree Planters
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette completed a gift matching opportunity to support the 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program at Lafayette Urban Ministry, which was announced in the summer of 2022. Richard C. & Betty M.
LUM Summer Students & the “Literacy” Assessment
Preparing Students for Academic Success The summer break poses a unique challenge for low-income families, as the “summer slide” phenomenon (loss of knowledge) can disproportionately affect children from economically disadvantaged