What We Do
Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) has been providing food, clothing, household items and crisis financial aid since 1992 to needy families in the Smith Mountain Lake areas of Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania counties. Supporting its vision of a poverty-free community where each individual is valued, is connected, and lives in hope, LCM also offers individual and group coaching to aid those working toward better lives for themselves and their families.
• We are supported by local churches, organizations, businesses and individuals, with operating expenses of $351,800 in 2018.
• LCM is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, so all contributions to LCM are tax deductible.
• Programs and services available through LCM are provided by 230 team-spirited volunteers who worked more than 28,650 hours in 2018.
• LCM has more than three dozen local business partners that provide financial support and, in some cases, job opportunities for Neighbors in need.
• We are supported by local churches, organizations, businesses and individuals, with operating expenses of $351,800 in 2018.
• LCM is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, so all contributions to LCM are tax deductible.
• Programs and services available through LCM are provided by 230 team-spirited volunteers who worked more than 28,650 hours in 2018.
• LCM has more than three dozen local business partners that provide financial support and, in some cases, job opportunities for Neighbors in need.
Our History
LCM first opened its doors in September of 1992 as a satellite facility of Bedford Christian Ministries. Supported by four local churches—Bethlehem United Methodist, Morgan’s Baptist, Resurrection Catholic, and Trinity Ecumenical Parish—LCM operated in several facilities until 1998, when the Cappellari family, owners of CAPPS Home Building Center, moved their operations to a new location and donated their previous facility to LCM. With the enthusiastic support of numerous volunteers, the building was remodeled to accommodate LCM’s many services and re-opened in early 1999.
LCM Services
• Food pantry at main location, as well as two mobile food pantries.
• Donated clothing, household items and appliances.
• New Tomorrows Program that provides individual coaching to aid Neighbors working toward better lives for themselves and their families.
• Emergency financial assistance in the form of direct payment to the providers for housing; fuel; electricity; medical, dental and prescription drug expenses; and other types of aid as special situations warrant.
• Holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, and “A Child’s Christmas” and back-to-school supplies.
• Donated clothing, household items and appliances.
• New Tomorrows Program that provides individual coaching to aid Neighbors working toward better lives for themselves and their families.
• Emergency financial assistance in the form of direct payment to the providers for housing; fuel; electricity; medical, dental and prescription drug expenses; and other types of aid as special situations warrant.
• Holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, and “A Child’s Christmas” and back-to-school supplies.
LCM Statistics in 2018
• 1,978 unduplicated individuals received food—171,372 meals were served to 740 households—two nutritional meals a day for five days per person per monthly visit.
• $91,194 in emergency aid to prevent evictions and utilities turned off was provided to 263 households in need.
• Through restricted grants, 31 Neighbors were able to receive dentures.
• 923 holiday food baskets were distributed to LCM families serving more than 2,271 individuals.
• 23,753 items of donated seasonal clothing, household items and appliances were distributed.
• Back-to-school supplies were provided to 243 children in grades K-12.
• “A Child’s Christmas” provided clothing and other gifts to 350 children under age 16 in families enrolled at LCM.
• Nearly 58% of LCM Neighbors are under 18 or over 55 years of age.
• $91,194 in emergency aid to prevent evictions and utilities turned off was provided to 263 households in need.
• Through restricted grants, 31 Neighbors were able to receive dentures.
• 923 holiday food baskets were distributed to LCM families serving more than 2,271 individuals.
• 23,753 items of donated seasonal clothing, household items and appliances were distributed.
• Back-to-school supplies were provided to 243 children in grades K-12.
• “A Child’s Christmas” provided clothing and other gifts to 350 children under age 16 in families enrolled at LCM.
• Nearly 58% of LCM Neighbors are under 18 or over 55 years of age.
Board of Directors
Chairman: Jim Laseter
Executive Director: Jane Winters
Vice Chairman : Ann Saad
Treasurer: Paul Marx
Secretary: Kate Ellis
Randy Agee
Jim Bennett
Jim Caskie
Lindsey Coley
Bill Copening
Pastor Kelvin Edwards Sr.
Dave English
David Gring
Carla Laseter
Bob Riddick
Rich Sours
Karen Sutphin
Anna Turner
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Chairman: Jim Laseter
Executive Director: Jane Winters
Vice Chairman : Ann Saad
Treasurer: Paul Marx
Secretary: Kate Ellis
Randy Agee
Jim Bennett
Jim Caskie
Lindsey Coley
Bill Copening
Pastor Kelvin Edwards Sr.
Dave English
David Gring
Carla Laseter
Bob Riddick
Rich Sours
Karen Sutphin
Anna Turner
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Contact Information
Lake Christian Ministries, Inc.
Jane Winters, executive director
13157 Old Moneta Road
P.O. Box 695
Moneta, VA 24121-0695
Phone: 540-297-3214
Fax: 540-297-2061
email: lcmexdr@gmail.com
