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2012 – News Archive


2012 – LUM eNewsletters featuring Hunger Hike


December 13, 2012 – Hunger Hike Update

  • Distribution of Hunger Hike Proceeds
  • 2012 Hunger Hike Highlights
  • Hunger Hike Photos & Video

September 14, 2012 – Hunger Hike is Here

  • Hunger Hike 2012
  • After School Program NEEDS Supplies
  • ASP Urgent Needs
  • Immanuel UCC Gifts

September 12, 2012 – Hunger Hike & Shelter Needs

  • Hunger Hike 2012
  • Volunteer Shelter Coordinator Needed
  • Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

September 6, 2012 – The Story of Angela

  • Mission Moment – The Story of Angela
  • LUM Mission Statement
  • Hunger Hike 2012

August 31, 2012 – Not The Marrying Kind

  • LUM Forum: Not the Marrying Kind
  • Watch the entire presentation online
  • Hunger Hike 2012 – Sign Up Today

August 28, 2012 – Food Pantry Hot Needs

  • St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry
  • St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry – Hot Needs
  • St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry – Mission
  • Hunger Hike 2012 – Sign Up Today
  • LUM’s After School Program

Hunger Hike in the News:



Archive of eNewsletters & LUM in the News

2013 – News Archive


2013 – LUM eNewsletters featuring Hunger Hike


December 9, 2013 – Hunger Hike Exceeds Goal

  • Hunger Hike 2013 Raises $92,685
  • Hunger Hike Acknowledgements

September 26, 2013 – Autumn News

  • LUM selected 1 of 99 Great Organizations in the U.S.
  • Hunger Hike Falls $30,000 short of goal
  • LUM Shelter needs meals and coordinators
  • LUM Shelter Coordinator position announcement
  • Thanksgiving Celebration — Give Today

September 24, 2013 – Hunger Hike Fundraising Continues

  • Hunger Hike Falls $30,000 short of goal
  • Hunger Hike Coordinators meet the press
  • Impact on Food Finders
  • Impact on LUM
  • Impact on St. Tom’s Haiti Ministry

September 19, 2013 – Hunger Hike ReCap

  • Hunger Hike – ReCap
  • Good News : Bad News
  • Acknowledgements
  • Corporate Sponsors
  • Hunger Hike photos

September 13, 2013 – Important Hunger Hike Information

  • Hunger Hike – Day of Information
  • #HungerHike — use hashtag when posting
  • Schedule
  • Map of Route
  • Hunger Hike 2013 – Start Raising $$ TODAY
  • How Does Hunger Hike Help?

September 12, 2013 – 3-days Until Hunger Hike

  • Hunger Hike T-Shirts
  • Hunger Hike 2013 – Start Raising $$ TODAY
  • How Does Hunger Hike Help?
  • #HungerHike

September 11, 2013 – Hunger Hike – Plus

  • Sharon Versyp, Hunger Hike Honorary Chair to give Hunger Hike Welcome
  • Hunger Hike 2013 – Start Raising $$ TODAY
  • How Does Hunger Hike Help?
  • #HungerHike

September 10, 2013 – Don’t Miss Hunger Hike

  • Hunger Hike — The Happening
  • Hunger Hike 2013 – Start Raising $$ TODAY
  • How Does Hunger Hike Help?
  • #HungerHike

September 9, 2013 – Hunger Hike — THIS SUNDAY

  • Hunger Hike 2013 – Start Raising $$ TODAY
  • How Does Hunger Hike Help?
  • #HungerHike

September 5, 2013 – Hunger Hike – Teams Needed

  • Hunger Hike 2013 – Form a Team Today
  • LUM Goals & Objectives – Seeking Input
  • LUM Mission Statement

September 3, 2013 – Opportunities to Serve and Give

  • Volunteer with LUM
  • Immediate Openings — Volunteer Needs
  • Hikers for Hunger Hike Needed
  • Data Entry Volunteer Needed — Food Pantry
  • Bus Drivers Needed — After School Program
  • Volunteer Receptionist Needed
  • Snacks Needed — After School Program & Emergency Shelter

August 29, 2013 – Hunger Hike 2013 & Youth Trip Recap

  • Hunger Hike Registration Now Open
  • LUM Youth Trip to Washington — Recap
  • LUM Youth Trip — More to the Story…
  • LUM Shelter Coordinator Needed
  • LUM Pantry Data Entry Volunteer Needed
  • LUM in the News – This Week

August 22, 2013 – Hunger Hike Excitement

  • Hunger Hike 3013 – Registration now open
  • LUM Youth Trip: “March on Washington”
  • Meijer Simply-Give Helps Jubilee Christmas

August 15, 2013 – First Week of School

  • LUM After School Program is Back
  • ASP Bus Drivers Needed
  • ASP Hot Needs
  • Hunger Hike Registration NOW Open
  • Data Entry Volunteer Needed – St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry

August 12, 2013 – Hunger Hike Excitement

  • Hunger Hike 2013 – Registration Open
  • St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry
  • Pantry Mission
  • Pantry Needs – How to Help
  • Attn: Gardeners and Farmers
  • Harrison High FFA Chapter
  • New Pantry Director – Steve Starks

August 8, 2013 – On Racial Justice

  • NCC Calls for Racial Justice
  • Hunger Hike 2013
  • Thanks, Noon Kiwanis

April 23, 2013 – Hunger Hike 5K Run – Result

April 19, 2013 – Hunger Hike 5K Run is HERE

  • HH5K — Important Information for “Day of” run 
  • HH5K — Register NOW, click HERE
  • HH5K — Virtual Runner

April 18, 2013 – Hunger Hike 5K Run – Media Event

  • HH5K — the Latest Information

April 17, 2013 – Hunger Hike 5K Run – Prizes & T-Shirts

  • HH5K Run — Prizes
  • HH5K Run — T-Shirt
  • Good Samaritan Program — Volunteer Opportunities

April 15, 2013 – Hunger Hike 5K Run Moves to Munger Park

  • HH5K Run Moves to Munger Park

April 12, 2013 – Hunger Hike 5K & Follies

  • Hunger Hike 5K Run – APRIL 20th
  • LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies — TONIGHT

April 10, 2013 – LUM Camp is Approaching

  • LUM Camp Counselors Needed
  • LUM Emergency Shelter Coordinators Needed
  • LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • Hunger Hike 5K Run
  • Meet the LUM Executive Council — correction

April 8, 2013 – First Ever-Hunger Hike 5K Run-April 20

  • Hunger Hike 5K Run

April 4, 2013 – Meet the LUM Executive Council

  • Meet the LUM Executive Council
  • Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • Position Announcement — Experienced Bookkeeper
  • Hunger Hike 5K Run

April 2, 2013 – Entertainment for the Follies

  • Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • Position Announcement — Experienced Bookkeeper
  • Hunger Hike 5K Run

March 28, 2013 – Position Announcement – Bookkeeper

  • Position Announcement — Experienced Bookkeeper
  • Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • Hunger Hike 5K Run

March 25, 2013 – Snowed In? Think Spring!

  • Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • Hunger Hike 5K Run

March 22, 2013 – Shelly the Labradoodle

  • Exclusive LUM Interview with Shelly the Labradoodle
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park
  • Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • Hunger Hike 5K Run

March 15, 2013 – Spring Excitement

  • Moms Demand Action on Gun Sense in America — Local Chapter Meeting
  • Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park
  • Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • Hunger Hike 5K Run

March 7, 2013 – Runners Wanted

  • Serious Runners Wanted – Hunger Hike 5K Run
  • LUM Forum: Fear, Farce & Forgiveness presented by Susan Brouillette
  • LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies

March 1, 2013 – Upcoming Spring Programs: Follies & 5K

  • LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies
  • First Ever – Hunger Hike 5K Run

Hunger Hike in the News:


Archive of eNewsletters & LUM in the News

2014 – News Archive


2014 – LUM eNewsletters featuring Hunger Hike


October 23, 2014 – 5 Weeks Till LUM Thanksgiving

  • LUM Community Thanksgiving Celebration
  • LUM Asset Building – Bank On It!
  • Good Works – Caught in Action
  • Top Hunger Hike 2014 Fundraisers
  • Pumpkin Carving with the LUM Students

October 2, 2014 – Hunger Hike Heroes

  • Hunger Hike Heroes & Top Fundraisers
  • Thanks to Care Abounds in Community
  • Mary Anderson Celebrates 20th Anniversary
  • Immigration Clinic offers Civics Classes
  • Food Pantry offers Cooking Classes
  • Community Bowling Night for LUM (11/8)

September 25, 2014 – Hunger Hike – Best Ever

  • HH 2014 – Most Raised in History
  • Still Not Too Late to Make a Donation
  • HH5K Run – Race to Feed the Hungry
  • Hunger Hike Dignitaries
  • Appreciation to our Sponsors
  • Hunger Hike Photo Memories
  • Upcoming Programs — Mark your calendars

September 19, 2014 – Two Days to Hunger Hike

  • Hunger Hike 2014 – THIS Sunday’s Schedule
  • Come Hike with Purdue Pete
  • HH5K Run – Join the Race to Feed Families
  • Two Days to Fundraising Success!

September 18, 2014 – Examples of Hope & Humanity

  • Free Haircuts – Offering Hope & Humanity
  • Case Management Contractor – Immediate Opening
  • LUM Students attend Sidewalk Chalk Festival
  • Thanks to St. Mary’s Rosary Altar Society
  • HH5K Run – Join the Race to Feed Families
  • Fundraising Success! It’s Not Too Late!

September 17, 2014 – Real Reason for Hunger Hike

  • Every Step – Every Dollar – Makes a Difference
  • Remember the Reason for Hunger Hike
  • Facts about Hunger in USA & Haiti

September 16, 2014 – Hunger Hike – This Weekend

  • HH5K Run
  • Hunger Hike 3K Walk
  • Five Days to Fundraising Success!

September 15, 2014 – Six Days to Hunger Hike

  • Hunger Hike 2014 – Sunday Schedule
  • HH5K Run – Join the Race to Feed Families
  • Seven Days to Fundraising Success!

September 11, 2014 – Hike to Feed Families

  • HH5K Run – The Race to Feed Families
  • Hunger Hike 2014 – Schedule Announced
  • Countdown to Christmas (Jubilee, that is)
  • First Baptist welcomes University Church
  • Trinity UMC Seeks Administrative Assistant
  • Today – we remember – September 11, 2001

September 9, 2014 – Exciting Hunger Hike News

  • Hunger Hike is Back in Riehle Plaza
  • Look Who’s Running in the HH5K Run…
  • Fundraising Countdown -Just 2 weeks left
  • A Few More Reasons to be Excited
  • Be a Hunger Hike Hero
  • How Does Hunger Hike Help?

September 4, 2014 – Shelter 30th Anniversary

September 2, 2014 – Hunger Hike Countdown

  • Introducing the Hunger Hike 2014 Co-Chairs
  • Keep Raising $$ for Hunger Hike 2014
  • Be a Hunger Hike Hero
  • Attention Runners! Join the HH5K Run
  • How does Hunger Hike Help?

August 28, 2014 – Naming Ceremony Tomorrow

August 26, 2014 – Ray Ewry & Hunger Hike 2014

August 21, 2014 – Immigration Clinic Open

  • Grand Opening – LUM Immigration Clinic
  • Get Involved in LUM Immigration Services
  • Ray Ewry Memorial Parkway (US 231)
  • Needed – Hikers, Walkers, Teams & Runners
  • Purdue MBA Students Engage with LUM

August 18, 2014 – Hunger Hike 2014 – Get Started Today

August 14, 2014 – Back to School Edition

August 12, 2014 – Hunger Hike Teams and Runners

August 7, 2014 – LUM Camp 2014 Recap


July 31, 2014 – LUM Camp & Promoting Health

July 25, 2014 – Countdown to LUM Camp 2014

July 17, 2014 – LUM Program Enhances Education

  • LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program
  • Join Us for Hunger Hike 2014
  • Join Us at LUM Camp 2014

July 10, 2014 – Hunger Hike 2014: Every Step; Every Dollar; Makes a Difference

  • Every Step; Every Dollar; Makes a Difference
  • Join Us in the Fight Against Hunger
  • Facts about Hunger — In the USA & In Haiti
  • LUM Camp Counselors Need

July 3, 2014 – LUM gets US Accreditation & State Grant


June 19, 2014 – LUM Camp 2014

June 13, 2014 – LUM Legislative Advocacy

June 5, 2014 – Summer Enhancement

  • 5th Quarter Has Begun!
  • Snacks & Supplies Needed for 5th Quarter
  • Meet the Teachers of 5th Quarter
  • Meet the LUM Summer Interns
  • Hunger Hike 2014 – Registration Open
  • Knights of Columbus – K of C Open

June 3, 2014 – Food Pantry Expands Hours

  • St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry – Now Open Saturdays
  • St. John’s/LUM Pantry Volunteers Honored
  • A Fond Farewell to Ron Smith
  • Knights of Columbus – K 0f C Open
  • Hunger Hike and other Upcoming 2014 LUM programs

April 3, 2014 – Hunger Hike 2014


Hunger Hike in the News:


Archive of eNewsletters & Hunger Hike in the News



2015 – News Archive


2015 – LUM eNewsletters


November 18, 2015 – Hunger Hike Top Fundraisers

September 24, 2015 – Hunger Hike Recap

September 18, 2015 – Hunger Hike – THIS Weekend!

September 17, 2015 – Hunger Hike – THIS Weekend!

September 9, 2015 – Hunger Hike Update

  • 2015 Honorary Co-Chairs Announced
  • HH5K Run – Celebrity Runners
  • HH5K Run – New Route
  • Event Sponsors – Gold & Silver Levels

September 3, 2015 – Immigration Clinic Milestone

September 1, 2015 – Hunger Hike Teams & Runners

  • Hunger Hike – Start a Team Today
  • HH5K Run – Race to Feed the Hungry

August 20, 2015 – LUM Back to School Edition

August 13, 2015 – Focus on 5th Quarter Students

August 6, 2015 – Summer at LUM


July 30, 2015 – Be a LUM Case Manager

July 23, 2015 – LUM Camp Kicks-off in 5 Days

July 16, 2015 – International Fellows at LUM

July 9, 2015 – LUM Student Summer Learning

July 2, 2015 – LUM Prairie Grass Matures


June 25, 2015 – Youth Groups Serve LUM

June 18, 2015 – LUM Program Updates…

June 11, 2015 – LUM Legislative Wrap Up 2015

June 4, 2015 – Immigration Forum Recap


Hunger Hike in the News:


Archive of eNewsletters & LUM in the News

2018 – News Archive


Hunger Hike – News & Updates:

September 18, 2018 – Hunger Hike 2018 – Beautiful Weekend for a Hike

September 10, 2018 – Hunger Hike is THIS Sunday — Join the Cause

September 4, 2018 – Hunger Hike 2018 Teams Up with Purdue Coaches

August 14, 2018 – Hunger Hike – Fighting Hunger with Heart & Sole

  • Hunger Hike 2018 Needs YOUR Support – Letter from Joe Micon

Hunger Hike in the News:


Archive of eNewsletters & LUM in the News

Photos

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Resources

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Hunger Hike Resources — Quick Links

Hunger Hike Fundraising

  • Fundraiser Sign-up Form – click HERE 
  • Launch Page – click HERE
  • Donate to Hunger Hike click HERE
  • Collection Form (PDF) – click HERE

Promotional Materials – More coming soon

— Feel free to use anything below to promote Hunger Hike and your Hunger Hike team’s fundraising efforts.

  • Hunger Hike PhotosHERE
  • Logo HERE
  • Hunger Hike Flier (8.5″x11″) PDF – HERE
  • Hunger Hike Postcard PDF – HERE
  • Hunger Hike Handouts (5.5″x8.5″) PDF – HERE
  • Hunger Hike Poster PDF – | 11″x17″ | 
  • Bulletin/Newsletter Insert 2-sided (8.5″x11″) PDF – HERE
  • Bulletin/Newsletter Announcement PDF – HERE 
  • Social Media
    • Facebook Banner/Cover Photo JPG – HERE
    • Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Ad Photo JPG – HERE

Other Information

  • Sponsoring Organizations – HERE
  • Event SponsorsHERE

Sponsoring Organizations

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All Hunger Hike proceeds benefit the Lafayette Urban Ministry Food Programs, Food Finders Food Bank, Inc. & St. Thomas Aquinas’ Haiti Ministry. Learn more about the Hunger Hike sponsoring organizations.


Lafayette Urban Ministry

The Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM) is an organization of more than 47 churches that serves as a social safety net for Lafayette’s needy children and families.

For more than 50 years, LUM has worked to give back the hope, the future, and the self-respect to low-income people in the Greater Lafayette area. LUM takes an active role in trying to change social injustices and improve the quality of life for the poor of Indiana.

Website | 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 | (765) 423-2691


STA Haiti

Haiti Ministry – St. Thomas Aquinas Center

Several times a year, the Haiti Committee at St. Thomas Aquinas travel to St. Francis Xavier Church in Baudin, Haiti. St. Tom’s has over the decades offer medical treatment, administered medicine, improved the quality of water, assisted with strategies to grow food, store food and produce and store seeds.

St. Thomas Aquinas serves as the Catholic Center at Purdue University. The parish engages the youthful energy of all its members to nurture their faith journey across all generations through liturgy, spiritual and intellectual formation, stewardship, and justice with peace. They joyfully welcome all who wish to meet life’s challenges through lived faith in Jesus Christ.

Website | 535 W State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906 | (765) 743-4652


Food Finders Food Bank, Inc.

FFFB

Since 1981, Food Finders Food Bank has been a critical component of the welfare of Tippecanoe and 15 surrounding counties in Indiana: providing food to member agencies, advocating for the hungry, and educating the public about hunger-related issues.

Funded by United Way, foundations, grants, the USDA, corporations, sponsors, and individual donors, Food Finders Food Bank annually distributes more than 7 million pounds of food to a network of non-profit organizations that work to alleviate hunger throughout north central Indiana.

Website | 1204 Greenbush Street, Lafayette, IN 47904 | (765) 471-0062


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Event Sponsor – 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a 2023 Hunger Hike event sponsor, please call or email us (765-423-2691 | info@hungerhike.org).

Here are our Hunger Hike 2023 event sponsors — so far. Please thank them for joining the Fight Against Hunger —  and support their businesses, please.


Diamond Level – $5,000 – $9,999


Gold Level  – $2,000 – $4,999


Bronze Level – $500 – $999

  • Barash Law
  • Caterpillar, Inc.
  • Centier Bank
  • City of Lafayette, IN
  • City of West Lafayette, IN
  • Essential Touch Massage
  • Greyhound Coffee
  • IGH Steel Fabrication
  • NeoVision Optical
  • Stuart & Branigin LLP
  • The Spinning Axe
  • Warren County REMC

Friend Level – $300 – $499

  • 40 & 8 – Voiture 3rd
  • Arni’s
  • Chosnek Law

In Kind Gifts & Services

  • Awards Unlimited
  • Boilermaker Special – Purdue Reamer Club
  • GlGraphix
  • Meijer
  • Scott Starkey
  • Rat Pak Mobile DJs
  • Smiles Unlimited
  • Studio b Dance & Fitness

Wish to be a Hunger Hike Event Sponsor?

If so, please call or email us (765-423-2691 | info@hungerhike.org).