Concerning a Fair Wage
June 2014 Concerning a Fair Wage by Joe Micon, LUM executive director It is our practice at LUM’s homeless shelter to give admission preferences to guests who have jobs. Often, the work
A Fond Farewell to Ron Smith
Happy Retirement to Ron Smith — LUM Program Director Ron Smith, LUM program director, was recognized at a special reception by co-workers, LUM board directors, family and friends. Balloons, cake,
St. John/LUM Food Pantry Expands Hours
St. John/LUM Food Pantry—Now Open Saturdays Beginning on Saturday, June 7, and every Saturday thereafter, the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry will be open to the public from 1 to 3
Hunger Hike 2013 – Exceeds Goal
Hunger Hike 2013 Raises $92,685 Today at a media event at Lafayette Urban Ministry, the Hunger Hike 2013 committee was thrilled to announce that the $90,000 goal for this year
Meet Steve Starks – New Pantry Director – St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry
Steve Starks, St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry Director Steve Starks is originally from Indianapolis, graduated from Marian University in Indianapolis, and since 1989 has lived in Lafayette with his wife, Rosie.
ATTN: Gardeners and Farmers
Dear Local Gardeners and Farmers — As you see fruits and vegetables begin to ripen in your gardens and on your farms — Please remember that you are encouraged to
Mission Moment — Rex Fuller’s Journey to Recognition
Just the mention of Rex Fuller’s name around any of the LUM staff elicits a smile. Currently Rex Fuller is the “go to” volunteer at the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry
Be a Virtual Runner in the HH5K
Virtual Runners Not a Runner or Walker? Prefer your recliner to our 5K trail? Out of Town and can’t participate? Can’t get out of bed on Saturday morning but you
FREE Cookbooks! (at the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry)
Free Cookbooks! The Department of Nutrition Science at Purdue University (West Lafayette) and the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service recently donated over 400 recipe books for low income households titled Fast and Flexible:
Generous Gifts to the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry
Coordinate Your Own Food Drive for the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry If you wish to coordinate a food drive to benefit the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, please call or email Ron