LUM Board Advocating for Food Security
Writing Letters in Support of the Farm Bill The LUM Board of Directors is taking a determined stance against food insecurity. They are actively championing the reauthorization of the Farm Bill and appealing to U.S.
A Letter from Executive Director, Wes Tillett
Mission Moment – The Story of Nadia Dear Friend, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to homelessness. That holds true for Nadia and
LUM Volunteer of the Month – Duane Sellers
LUM Volunteer of the Month – September 2023 Duane Sellers is the September LUM Volunteer of the Month. Duane was born in Dayton, Ohio, but spent most of his childhood
“The Working Hungry” Impacts Community
Local Attendees Gather to Fight Hunger Last week, Lafayette Urban Ministry, along with Food Finders Food Bank and Bread for the World, kicked off Hunger Action Month by hosting a free screening of the Emmy-nominated documentary The
Experiences Benefit LUM Immigration Clinic
LUM Gala of Hope Experiences – Update & Photos At the LUM Gala of Hope fundraising event in June benefitting the LUM Immigration Clinic, attendees were able to purchase “out
LUM Opens Cooling Station During Heatwave
A Cool Safe Space for the Local Un-housed During the recent heatwave, the LUM Cooling Station opened in the LUM Office as a haven for the unhoused. It not only
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
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,
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