Lake Christian Ministries Programs & Services
LCM provides food, clothing, household items, crisis financial aid and New Tomorrows services – job assistance, community referrals and educational programs - for families in need. We support residents in Bedford, Franklin and Pittsylvania Counties who are at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines
Food Pantry
Food Pantry
Based on family size, LCM provides enough food monthly to provide 10 meals for family member. Food assistance includes meat, butter, eggs, bread, vegetables, cereal and fresh produce. LCM is a Feeding America Partner Agency and most of the food provided by LCM comes from the USDA program. Local churches, businesses and other civic organizations donate canned goods as well as household and personal cleaning items through LCM’s A Simple Gesture Program once a quarter. Local grocery stores assist by providing overage food supplies and food that is approaching the expiration date. Additional food and other necessities are purchased locally with cash donations to LCM.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Clothing
Clothing is generously donated by area residents, then sorted and displayed by volunteers to make it easy for clients to find what they need by size, age and gender. Twice a year, seasonal clothing is transitioned, a major undertaking orchestrated with the help of local church youth groups.
Service Coordinators
Clothing is generously donated by area residents, then sorted and displayed by volunteers to make it easy for clients to find what they need by size, age and gender. Twice a year, seasonal clothing is transitioned, a major undertaking orchestrated with the help of local church youth groups.
Service Coordinators
Service Coordinators greet neighbors and process their service requests for the food, clothing, household items, financial assistance and New Tomorrows services. These volunteers determine income and geographic eligibility for assistance and give direction to neighbors regarding other community service assistance.
Warehouse/Household Goods
Basic household goods are available upon request. These donated items often include bed and bath linens, dishes, pots and pans, blankets and small appliances. Major appliances and household furniture such as refrigerators, mattresses and bed frames are also provided when available. These items are donated by area residents and can be received in the LCM warehouse on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am until noon.
Crisis Financial Aid
Crisis financial assistance is provided with direct payments to providers for housing, utilities, medical, dental and transportation needs. Assistance is also provided and coordinated with other organizations for emergencies such as repair of leaky roof, firewood distribution and other temporary crisis situations. To be good stewards of limited funding and resources, we require documentation such as pay stubs, utility termination notices, eviction notices and lease agreements to ensure that assistance goes to overcome crisis for families most in need
Mobile Food Pantry
A specially-equipped truck was donated to LCM by the Rotary Club of Smith Mountain Lake and an anonymous friend, to enable us to provide a mobile food pantry for clients in the far-reaching corners of their service area. Located and supported by Christ Community Church, LCM’s Mobile Food Pantry travels to this church in Penhook on the second Thursday morning of each month.
New Tomorrows Program
The New Tomorrows program provides a relationship based service approach to assist individuals who want to build a path out of poverty for themselves and their families. Staff and volunteers, called Partners, help clients clarify financial and family issues, research employment and educational opportunities, and set and achieve goals. Together LCM staff and volunteer Partners work with neighbors to overcome the barriers impacting finances, health, safety, child care, transportation and overall family stability. Application to enter this program can be made upon request at the Front Office or through a Financial Aid Counselor
The New Tomorrows program provides a relationship based service approach to assist individuals who want to build a path out of poverty for themselves and their families. Staff and volunteers, called Partners, help clients clarify financial and family issues, research employment and educational opportunities, and set and achieve goals. Together LCM staff and volunteer Partners work with neighbors to overcome the barriers impacting finances, health, safety, child care, transportation and overall family stability. Application to enter this program can be made upon request at the Front Office or through a Financial Aid Counselor