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The LUM Food Rescue – Rescue Food. Feed Neighbors. Together.

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer February 10, 2026
LUM Food Rescue – A Recipe For Community Care The LUM Food Rescue Initiative is transforming surplus food into vital support for neighbors in need—while reducing food waste across Greater Lafayette. Drawing on
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Six Ways to Support LUM Food Programs

Food Pantry, Giving, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer February 4, 2026
Offer Food, Warmth & Kindness This Winter As food and housing costs continue to rise, more local families are relying on LUM Food Programs for support—and food rescue is a key part of
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The LUM Food Rescue Initiative: Proven Impact, Local Action

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer February 4, 2026
Across Indiana and communities nationwide, food rescue initiatives have proven to be one of the most effective ways to fight hunger while reducing food waste. Studies and best-practice models show
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LUM Volunteer Spotlight – Chase

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer February 4, 2026
Food Rescue Heroes: Chase Leads the Way Turning Knowledge Into Action For the past two years, Chase Jenquin has been a driving force behind the Lafayette Urban Ministry Food Rescue
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Help Others. Find Your Joy. Give Hope.

Emergency Shelter, Food Pantry, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, LUM Camp, Tax Assistance, Volunteer January 9, 2026
Volunteer & Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM With LUM, there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone. Mentor a child, help at the Food Pantry, assist at the 48-bed Emergency
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New Year’s Resolutions Rooted in Purpose

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer January 9, 2026
LUM Helps Turn Your Goals into Lasting Action A new year brings fresh goals—giving back, building community, living with greater purpose. Lafayette Urban Ministry can help turn those resolutions into lasting action.
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Make 2026 the Year You Make a Difference

Emergency Shelter, Food Pantry, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, LUM Camp, Tax Assistance, Volunteer December 31, 2025
Be a Lifeline of Help & Hope with LUM in 2026 A new year is a chance to choose purpose. Volunteering with LUM offers a way to support neighbors in
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Important USPS Postmark Change

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer December 26, 2025
Effective NOW – Impacting Year-end Donations Beginning December 24, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service has changed how postmarks are applied. Under the new process, most postmarks will be added by
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Only Days Left to Make a Year-End Gift

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer December 26, 2025
Planned Giving with LUM – It’s a Win-Win With just five day remaining before the end of the year, there is still time to make a meaningful gift that supports Lafayette
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Year-End Giving = A Lifeline of Help & Hope

Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Volunteer December 26, 2025
Need Continues to Grow – Invest in the LUM Mission As we reflect on 2025, everyone at Lafayette Urban Ministry is deeply grateful for your support during a challenging year. Across Greater
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