Lebanon County Christian Ministries to continue normal operations, forming action plan as Coronavirus spreads
Photo: CDC.gov By Bryan D. Smith, Executive Director, Lebanon County Christian Ministries Our current operations is a Level 1 – only change is enhanced cleaning of high/frequent touch points.As the COVID-19 virus continues to spread and be in the news, we are confident it is not a matter of if the virus will end up in […]
Lebanon County Christian Ministries Announces Transition from Prepackaged to Choice Pantry
Lebanon, PA – Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM), a leading provider of food, clothing, and shelter is excited to announce its upcoming transition from a prepackaged pantry model to a choice pantry model. This strategic shift aims to better meet the diverse needs and preferences of our guests while fostering a sense of empowerment and […]
LCCM’s noon meal vital for Lebanon man laid off since start of pandemic
For years, John watched as people walked to the free noon meal site at Lebanon County Christian Ministries. As LCCM’s next door neighbor, John met a lot of people who have walked by his home to get a free meal that helps them save money and feed their families. John, a native of Lebanon, has […]
LCCM seeking volunteers, churches to host overnight shelter for FRESH Start
Lebanon County Christian Ministries is blessed to have the support of many churches throughout Lebanon County that host FRESH Start guests overnight in their facilities. In fiscal year 2018-19, LCCM’s shelter provided 5,555 nights of stay, hosted an average of 15 guests per night and 130 guests were discharged to housing. In 2020, we have […]
lccm launches uplift, A COACHING PROGRAM TO HELP PEOPLE REACH GREATER SUSTAINABILITY
A few years ago, April DeVoy lost everything – her job, home, car and her freedom.“My life was in ruins,” she told a crowd of 250 people at the Lebanon County Christian Ministries annual Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction in November. “To top it all off, I was freshly sober and trying to prepare for […]
LCCM is hiring: Client services assistant (FT) – FRESH Start
Lebanon County Christian Ministries is looking for a client services assistant to work at the FRESH Start Emergency Shelter and Resource Center.The ideal candidate will have a servant’s heart in addition to knowledge of regional resources such as government, churches and other human service agencies.The candidate should also have a good working knowledge of various […]
LCCM Board of Directors Commits $350,000 to Strengthen Community Support Initiatives
Lebanon, PA — October 27, 2025 — The Board of Directors of Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM) has announced a significant commitment of $350,000 to bolster community support programs aimed at addressing food insecurity and utility assistance to combat no state budget, loss of SNAP benefits, and the delay of LIHEAP. This strategic investment reflects […]
‘I’ve walked in their shoes’: Meet Amanda, a FRESH Start staffer who helps guests reach stability
Photo: Katie Dudding, Lebanon Valley College, 2021 Amanda has been working at FRESH Start Emergency Shelter and Resource Center for three years but volunteered for a year prior to accepting a job offer. She is a supportive services coordinator, a job which entails walking alongside of guests as they work to achieve their goals. Amanda […]
‘It’s not easy’: Woman raising 3 grandchildren relies on LCCM’s noon meal
When “Lisa” was a young mother 25 years ago, she relied on Lebanon County Christian Ministries’ free noon meal program to feed her family. She has used LCCM’s services off and on over the years and found herself in need again when she gained temporary guardianship of her three young grandchildren after the sudden passing […]
‘It’s always an adventure’: Couple brings 20 years of humanitarian experience to LCCM
April is National Volunteer Month. We are celebrating our volunteers by telling their stories! Kathy and Ken Wall worked with other volunteers to fill emergency food orders on a January afternoon in the food pantry at Lebanon County Christian Ministries. While the married couple are relatively newer volunteers, they bring 20 years’ experience of adventurous […]