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Hunger Hike Fundraising is in Full Swing

August 20, 2015Food Pantry, Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, St. John's/LUM Food Pantryfood finders, food pantry, haiti ministry, hh5k run, hunger hike, lafayette-urban-ministry, lum, pablo malavenda, st. tom's, subwayLafayette Urban Ministry

Fundraising is in full swing for Hunger Hike 2015

Hunger Hike 2015 is about a month away but funds are starting to trickle in. Several local Corporations have already made donations; and a Solicitation Letter has recently been put in the US mail to individual Hunger Hike supporters. (See above — the Hunger Hike team worked diligently to get this mailer put together and in the mail.) Special thanks to Instant Copy (Lafayette) for donating all of the printing.

You can even give to Hunger Hike at all of your favorite local Subway restaurants — that all have collection boxes set up for their customers (like you) to donate to Hunger Hike. Oh — and there’s one at Jane’s Deli too.

Have YOU started fundraising for Hunger Hike yet?

To reach our goal of $100,000 — we really need YOUR participation. Here is how you can get started in the Fight Against Hunger with Hunger Hike 2015.

Donate NOW online
Donate on your next visit to Subway
If you get a Letter in the mail — return it with a donation
Start a personal fundraising Page
Join or form a Team — and start raising money as a group
Run (or walk) in the HH5K Run
Make a donation to another Team
Become an event Sponsor

Hunger Hike

Essential Information

Hunger Hike is a community fundraising event whose mission is to Raise Awareness & Make a Difference in the Fight Against Hunger — locally, regionally, & globally. Hunger Hike benefits the Lafayette Urban Ministry Food Programs, Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. &
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haiti Ministry.

HH5K Run
Saturday, September 19

8 a.m. check-in; 9 a.m. Run
Celery Bog Nature Area, West Lafayette
Parking: White Horse Christian Center, 1780 Cumberland Avenue
$30 per person, includes T-Shirt
Register HERE

Hunger Hike 3K Walk
Sunday, September 20

Noon check-in; 1:15 p.m. Kick off starts; 1:45 p.m. welcome remarks;
2 p.m. Hike begins
Riehle Plaza, N 2nd Street, Lafayette
Donate $50 or more & receive a Hunger Hike T-Shirt
Hot Dogs, chips, drinks, face painting, Zumba and more
Register HERE

Hunger Hike is a perfect fundraising event for team or group — like a church group, student organization, organization or your entire family. Form a Hunger Hike team and start raising money for Hunger Hike using our online fundraising site — or any way you choose.

We hope you’ll consider joining our Fight against Hunger at Hunger Hike 2015.

If you are a company owner — you also may become a Hunger Hike event sponsor. If interested, email hungerhike@lumserve.org.

Hunger Hike

HH5K Run 2015 — Race to Feed the Hungry

July 31, 2015Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM5K, food finders, haiti ministry, hh5k run, hunger hike, lafayette-urban-ministry, pablo malavenda, st. tom'sLafayette Urban Ministry

This year Hunger Hike 2015 offers an opportunity for runners to also be a part of the fight against hunger — the HH5K Run — on Saturday, September 19th, one day prior to Hunger Hike (traditional 3K Walk). The HH5K Run is open to runners of all ages and abilities who share a common goal: Fighting Hunger!

The annual HH5K Run will convene at White Horse Christian Center (1780 Cumberland Avenue, West Lafayette) with start/finish in the Celery Bog Nature Area. The 5K route allows participants to run while a scenic route through West Lafayette in early autumn.

Advanced Registration is encouraged but race day walk-ups are welcome.

All HH5K Run proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry, Food Finders Food Bank Inc., and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project.

Be a part of the Hunger Hike 5K Run and Race to Feed the Hungry. For more information, route map & online registration form, click HERE.

Hunger Hike 2015

March 27, 2015Food Pantry, Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Uncategorized, Volunteer5K, food finders, haiti ministry, hunger awareness, hunger hike, lafayette-urban-ministry, lum, pablo malavenda, st. tom'sLafayette Urban Ministry

Mark your calendars for Hunger Hike 2015 – Hike to Feed the Hungry

Hunger Hike is an annual community fundraising event whose mission is to raise the awareness of and make a difference in the fight against hunger. Hunger Hike is open to participants of all ages and abilities who share a common goal: Fighting Hunger!

The Hunger Hike keystone event is the opening ceremonies on Sunday — immediately followed by the traditional Hunger Hike 3K Walk. Hunger Hike also includes a 5K Run on Saturday morning.

The details of the Hunger Hike events are as follows:

Hunger Hike 3K Walk
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2015
Time: Noon – check-in; 2 p.m. – Hunger Hike 3K Walk starts
Place: Riehle Plaza, N 2nd Street, Lafayette

HH5K Run
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2015
Time: 8:00-8:45 a.m. check-in; 9:00 a.m. race starts
Place: West Lafayette Trail System
Registration Cost: $30 includes T-Shirt

All Hunger Hike proceeds directly support the Lafayette Urban Ministry food assistance programs including the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry; Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.; and St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haitian Ministry including the Haiti Water Purification Project.

It’s an opportunity to support these outstanding local organizations while enjoying a meaningful community event.

Hunger Hike

Ways to Participate

HH5K Run Information, click here.
Hunger Hike 3K Walk Information, click here.
Make a donation to Hunger Hike NOW, click here.
Support a Team, click here.
Become a Sponsor, email lum@lumserve.org or call 765.423.2691

Hunger Hike — HEROES

October 3, 2014Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUMfood finders food bank, fundraisers, hunger hike, lafayette indiana, lafayette urban ministry, lum, pablo malavenda, st thomas aquinasLafayette Urban Ministry

The success of Hunger Hike 2014 may be attributed to many, many generous and hard working individuals, groups, churches and companies. This week we honor our TOP Fundraisers — and our Hunger Hike Heroes. Hunger Hike Heroes are individuals who both raced in the HH5K Run on Saturday and participated in the Hunger Hike Kick-off event and 3K Walk on Sunday. Join us in celebrating and congratulating our Hunger Hike Heroes & Top Fundraisers.

Hunger Hike still needs your donations. To give online, go to www.hungerhike.org.

Hunger Hike Heroes

Fr. Patrick Baikauskas OP
Jennie Bowers
Hilary Cooke
Janet Dietz
Jeremiah Dole
Robert Foreman
Dallas Hallberg
Tim Jenkins
Joe Kepner
Joan Low
Joe Micon
Lauri Mitchell
Patti O’Callaghan
Rev. Bradley Pace
Mariana Paddock
Mike Shamus
Vonta Toutar
Amy Van Epps
Genevieve Viduya
Aidan William
Jennifer William

This year everyone was encouraged to be a Hunger Hike HERO. To be a Hunger Hike Hero, individuals had to do the following:

Participate in the traditional Hunger Hike on Sunday, September 21
Raise $50 or more for Hunger Hike
Run in the HH5K Run on Saturday, September 20th

If individuals participated in both events on Hunger Hike weekend and raise at least $50 — they not only received two T-shirts and water bottle — they are now being recognized as a Hunger Hike HERO.

Next Year, Take the challenge—Run, Hike, Raise money to Fight Hunger — and become a Hunger Hike HERO!

Hunger Hike still needs your donations. To give online, go to www.hungerhike.org.

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Hunger Hike — Top Fundraisers

Hunger Hike still needs your donations. To give online, go to www.hungerhike.org.

Hunger Hike 2014 — Top Church Fundraisers

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center $26,871.34
Chapel of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church $3965.00
Bethany Presbyterian Church $3469.81
University Church $2525.00
St. John’s Episcopal Church $2500.00
Faith Presbyterian Church $1578.00
St. Andrew United Methodist Church $1375.00
Lafayette Christian Reformed Church $1350.00
Federated Church $1095.00
Central Presbyterian Church $1000.00
Church of the Blessed Sacrament $818.37
Unitarian Universalist Church $579.00
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception $503.70
Trinity United Methodist Church $370.00
Our Saviour Lutheran Church $345.00
First Christian Church $255.00
University Lutheran Church $225.00
Community Reformed Church $201.00

Trophies will be presented to St. Thomas Aquinas—The Catholic Center at Purdue & the Chapel of the Good Shepherd—the Episcopal Church at Purdue at the next LUM Board Meeting.

10669253_784779631563587_4945074499590811199_o — Purdue Crew

Hunger Hike 2014 — Top Team Fundraisers

Military & Veteran Families Fight Hunger $815
Grandma’s Team $774
Benton Central High School $697
Purdue Crew Team $501
WeSSO (West Side Service Organization) $445
Uptown Girls $325
Harrison High School Sunshine Society $170
Kids Rock $130
West Lafayette Jr. High School $117

Military & Veteran Families Fight Hunger will be presented with a trophy at the next LUM Board Meeting

Hunger Hike 2014 — Top Individual Fundraisers

Top Fundraisers - Rob Pahl, Fr. Patrick & John Ginda with Hunger Hike Heroes! — Top Fundraisers – Rob Pahl, Fr. Patrick & John Ginda with Hunger Hike Heroes!

Rob Pahl
Fr. Patrick Baikauskas OP
Jane & Duane Sellers

Each of our Top 3 Fundraisers raised over $5000 each. Rob Pahl will be presented with a trophy at the next LUM Board Meeting.

Hunger Hike still needs your donations. To give online, go to www.hungerhike.org.

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Hunger Hike 2014 – Best Ever

September 25, 2014Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Member Churches, St. John's/LUM Food Pantryfood finders, food pantry, haiti ministry, haiti mission, harrison high, hh5k, hunger hike, Indiana, Joe Micon, lafayette indiana, lafayette urban ministry, lum, pablo malavenda, parkwest fitness, st thomas, St. John's, west lafayette indiana, zumbaLafayette Urban Ministry

Hunger Hike 2014 – Most Raised in History – $95,000

It’s Still Not Too Late to DONATE to Hunger Hike 2014

To donate to a Hunger Hike TEAM, CHURCH team or individual fundraiser, click HERE
To donate directly to Hunger Hike 2014, click HERE
More information — go to www.hungerhike.org

This year’s Hunger Hike raised more money to date than all past Hunger Hike events. Hunger Hike 2014 this past weekend was filled with excitement, energy and good will. The weather was perfect for both the HH5K Run on Saturday and the Hunger Hike Kick-off event and 3K Walk on Sunday. Hundreds of caring individuals walked, ran, hiked, and donated funds to the Fight Against Hunger.

Thus far approximately $95,000 has been pledged and donated to Hunger Hike — which exceeds ALL past years for the amount of money raised.

The crowd gathered together in Riehle Plaza with one goal in mind – Fighting Hunger. The event this year was special from beginning to end — starting with the National Anthem sung by Janelle Davis & Annalise Drake from the Harrison High School Performing Arts Program, Zumba with Emily from Parkwest Fitness — and closing with a Hot Dog & Chips picnic for all participants — and music throughout the entire event by DJ Powder from Rat Pak Mobile DJs.

The plaza was also filled with information tables focused on the issues of hunger, voter registration available courtesy of the League of Women Voters, face-painting from the Unlimited Smiles Clown Ministry, and massages from Essential Touch Massage. To welcome the hikers and to kick-off the hike, special guest speakers (see below) offered remarks which included information, words of inspiration and blessings to the hikers just before the main event.

Purdue Pete, the Purdue Crew Team, Purdue Women’s Basketball Team, and Purdue Volleyball Team led the hikers to the route along the Wabash Heritage Trail. The event was successful in bringing much needed attention to the battle against malnutrition, food insecurity and hunger.

Stayed tuned for the results for the following Hunger Hike awards: Top Individual Fundraiser, Top Church Fundraiser, 2nd Highest Church Fundraiser, & Top Team Fundraiser (non-church). Along with these winners — next week the Hunger Hike Heroes will be announced — those individuals who participated in both the HH5K Run and the Hunger Hike 3K Walk.

Hunger Hike 2014 Acknowledgements

left to right, standing, are West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, K105 Radio’s Shamus, Purdue Women’s Basketball Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Sharon Versyp, Gerald Thomas from Food Finders, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas from St. Thomas Aquinas Center, Joe Micon from Lafayette Urban Ministry; and in the front row: Purdue Crew Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Dave Kucik and Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker.

Just before hundreds of Hunger Hikers hit the Wabash Heritage Trail for the 3K Walk, several local dignitaries shared their excitement and offered remarks on the importance of this event.

Our Hunger Hike dignitaries were West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski, K105 Radio’s Shamus, Purdue Women’s Basketball Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Sharon Versyp, Gerald Thomas from Food Finders, Fr. Patrick Baikauskas from St. Thomas Aquinas Center, Joe Micon from Lafayette Urban Ministry, Purdue Crew Coach & Hunger Hike Co-chair Dave Kucik and Indiana State Representative Sheila Klinker.

Special thanks to all of our dignitaries and K105 Radio for their continued support of Hunger Hike.

Hunger Hike 2014 Sponsors

Special Hunger Hike Thanks to our Top Sponsors.

Hunger Hike Gold Level:

Hunger Hike Silver Level:

Alcoa, Inc.
American Health Network
Endocyte, Inc.
Evonik Corporation -Tippecanoe Laboratories
Frito Lay
Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co.
Lafayette Savings Bank
Subway (Purdue/West Lafayette & more)
Tipmont REMC

Hunger Hike Bronze Level:

Bar Barry Liquors
Caterpillar, Inc.
Duke Energy
Instant Copy Printing
RatPak Mobile DJs
Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.
System Concepts & Consulting, Inc.
Wabash National Corporation
Wintek Corporation

Hunger Hike Friend Level:

Allure Dental
Aqua Systems
Awards Unlimited, Inc.
Essential Touch Massage
NeoVision Optical
Oscar Winski Co., Inc.
RamZs Emporium
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.
Speedpro Imaging
University Book Store
Williamson Eye Institute

Hunger Hike Photo Memories

Hunger Hike Photos — To view, click HERE
HH5K Run Photos — To view, click HERE

Special thanks to our official Hunger Hike photographers:

Melanie Papariella Arvin,
Brenton Russell &
Zoe Malavenda.

Share your photos from Hunger Hike weekend and use #HungerHike.

“Every step makes a difference in the fight against hunger.”

Locally-Regionally-Globally

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Hunger Hike 2014 – New Enthusiasm

June 17, 2014Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Uncategorizedfood finders food bank, fundraiser, giving, haiti ministry, hunger, hunger awareness, hunger-hike, Lafayette, lafayette-urban-ministry, lum, malnutrition, nonprofit, st thomas aquinas, st. tom'sLafayette Urban Ministry

Summer 2014

Dear Friend,

You may recall that last year’s Hunger Hike event fell significantly short of its fundraising goal. It was only through the concern, effort and generosity of people like you, that we were finally able to meet and exceed that goal in early December – a full two months after the event.

Since that time, Hunger Hike’s three sponsors – Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank and St. Thomas Aquinas Center’s Haitian Relief Ministry – have been hard at work proactively reorganizing our Hunger Hike fundraising efforts so as not to have a repeat of last year’s results.

We have been working so hard, that we recently announced to the community that we believe Hunger Hike has the capacity to raise $125,000 this year – a full 30% more than our 2013 goal!

There is so much new energy and enthusiasm in place for Hunger Hike that we are already looking forward to what a successful event might mean for our efforts to feed the hungry.

At the Lafayette Urban Ministry, the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry will extend its hours and be open on Saturdays in addition to its current operating hours during the week.
Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. would be able to expand its Mobile Pantry program to fight hunger when and where it is needed the most.
St. Tom’s Haiti Ministry would spend additional funds to further develop their pilot program of providing Haitian people with seeds that survive a variety of weather conditions. They will also expand their water purification

We know that you have been a generous supporter of Hunger Hike in the past and we hope that you will join us in our effort to expand Hunger Hike’s impact during 2014.

First of all, you can help by circling the following dates on your calendar…

Hunger Hike 5K Run — Saturday, September 20, 8:00 a.m., West Lafayette’s Cumberland Park
Hunger Hike 3K Walk — Sunday, September 21, 2:00 p.m., Levee Plaza Parking lot in West Lafayette

You can also help by making a generous gift to Hunger Hike, right now, prior to the event.

Your gift of $35, $50, $100, $250, $500, or more, will allow our three sponsor organizations to expand their programs, respond to pressing need and better fulfill their missions of feeding hungry children and strengthening families who are experiencing food insecurity.

Hunger Hike is our community’s oldest and most well-respected fundraising walk, dating back to the early 1970’s. Last year more than 1,100 people participated in the event. Over the years, more than $1.5 million dollars have been raised, providing a critical social safety net to thousands of hungry children and adults.

We hope you will join us again this year by running a little faster, walking a little farther – and digging a little deeper. Help us to meet the new and urgent challenges that face us each day on the front lines in the fight against hunger.

Can we hear from you today? Make out your check to “Hunger Hike” and send it to LUM – or give online at www.HungerHike.org

Gratefully,

Joe Micon
Executive Director
Lafayette Urban Ministry

Rev. Patrick Baikauskas
Pastor/Director of Campus Ministries
St. Thomas Aquinas – the Catholic Center at Purdue

Katy Bunder
Executive Director
Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.

PS Please help us to reach Hunger Hike’s expanded goal of $125,000 so that our three sponsor organizations can better respond to the needs of those who come to us for food. Place your gift of $35, $50, $100, $250, $500, or more, into the enclosed envelope and return it today. You may also give online at www.HungerHike.org.

How much should I donate? One helpful suggestion is to consider a donation equal to 10% of your monthly food budget or the cost of fast food meals for a month. To donate to Hunger Hike, click HERE.

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Hunger Hike 2013 – Exceeds Goal

December 9, 2013Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Member Churches, St. John's/LUM Food Pantryfood finders, food pantry, haiti mission, hunger hike, Indiana, Joe Micon, lafayette indiana, lafayette urban ministry, lafayette-urban-ministry, lum, st thomas, St. John's, west lafayette indianaLafayette Urban Ministry

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 has been reached.

The Hunger Hike committee has been working hard for the past three months to raise money for the event. It was announced on September 19^th that the fundraising for the Hunger Hike event held on Sunday, September 15, 2013, fell $30,000 short of the $90,000 goal. A decision was made following the event to extend the fundraising through December 1, 2013, in an attempt to reach that goal.

The goal was not only reach but it was exceeded. The Hunger Hike committee is pleased to announce that Hunger Hike 2013 raised $92,685.

Hunger Hike 2013 Acknowledgements

Special Thanks to the McAllister Foundation for their generous donation of $5000 to Hunger Hike 2013

The following companies and organizations donated $1000 toward Hunger Hike 2013:

Edocyte, Inc.
Evonik Degussa Corp.
Franciscan Alliance
Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co.
Global Impact/Alcoa Employees
Tipmont REMC
Sisters of St. Joseph
Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc.
Subway
System Concepts & Consulting, Inc.
Walmart Foundation

The Hunger Hike Committee also wishes to thank and acknowledge the:

53 Hunger Hike 5K Run Donors
75 Hunger Hike Donors
38 Hunger Hike Sponsors

“Every step makes a difference in the fight against hunger.”

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Hunger Hike 2013 – Start Fundraising TODAY

September 11, 2013Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Uncategorizedfood finders food bank, haiti ministry, hunger awareness, hunger hike, Lafayette, lafayette urban ministry, lum, st thomasLafayette Urban Ministry

Hunger Hike 2013
An Annual Event to Help Feed the Hungry

This SUNDAY, September 15, 2013

12:30 p.m. Donations Accepted | 2 p.m. Hunger Hike begins
Riehle Plaza, downtown Lafayette
More info, click HERE | www.HungerHike.org

#HungerHike

Teams—Individuals—Fraternities/Sororities—Church Groups—Companies

Hunger Hike is this Sunday, September 15th — So, go to www.HungerHike.org, create a fundraising page, and help us make this the biggest Hunger Hike ever. Hunger is a fight that takes each and every one of us to battle — and Hunger Hike makes it easy and fun.

The time is NOW for you to get a group together for Hunger Hike 2013. Gather your group, create your team’s fundraising page online, and start collecting donations for Hunger Hike TODAY! All you will need to get started may be found at www.HungerHike.org.

There are lots of ways to participate!

HIKE! Organize a Team of friends, athletic team members, club members, fellow parishioners, family or co-workers
HIKE! Create your personal fundraising page and distribute it to your contacts via email and social media
HIKE! Collect donations from sponsors and bring to registration on the day of the Hunger Hike
Donate to Hunger Hike on-line, click HERE & designate “Hunger Hike”
Sponsor a Hiker — go to their fundraising page and donate to a Hiker or Team

How does the Hunger Hike help?

Hikers and their sponsors help meet the needs of hungry families in greater Lafayette, surrounding counties and Haiti. Donations go to food programs at the Lafayette Urban Ministry, Food Finders Food Bank, and St. Thomas Aquinas Haiti Ministry. Thousands of low income families depend on these programs for food security. What should I know about hunger?

There are 870 million people in the world who do not eat enough to be healthy. That’s one in eight. (United Nations World Food Programme)
At least 15% of American households are food insecure. (USDA Economic Research Service)
Over 9,000 (43%) Tippecanoe County school children receive free or reduced price lunches. (Indiana Youth Institute)
Food Finders Food Bank distributes more than 6 million pounds of food annually to Tippecanoe and 15 surrounding counties.
At $250 per capita income, 80% of the rural Haitian population lives in poverty. (World Bank)
The St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry serves 2,000 Tippecanoe County residents every month.

Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.

Hunger Hike – How Does It Help?

September 9, 2013Giving, Hunger Hike, Lafayette Urban Ministry, LUM, Uncategorizedfood finders food bank, haiti ministry, hunger awareness, hunger hike, Lafayette, lafayette urban ministry, lum, st thomasLafayette Urban Ministry

Hunger Hike 2013

This SUNDAY, September 15, 2013

12:30 p.m. | Riehle Plaza, downtown Lafayette

An Annual Event to Help Feed the Hungry

More info, click HERE | www.HungerHike.org | #HungerHike

How does the Hunger Hike help?

There are 870 million people in the world who do not eat enough to be healthy. That’s one in eight. (United Nations World Food Programme)
At least 15% of American households are food insecure. (USDA Economic Research Service)
Over 9,000 (43%) Tippecanoe County school children receive free or reduced price lunches. (Indiana Youth Institute)
Food Finders Food Bank distributes more than 6 million pounds of food annually to Tippecanoe and 15 surrounding counties.
At $250 per capita income, 80% of the rural Haitian population lives in poverty. (World Bank)
The St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry serves 2,000 Tippecanoe County residents every month.

Join LUM online and help us serve children and families even better.