LP Board Members Partner with St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Community Food Drive

Saturday, March 22nd, 2025

At the Lumina Project, our mission remains centered around the direct distribution of medical supplies to underserved communities, but we also recognize that service goes beyond our core operations. Recently, our four board members had the opportunity to collaborate with St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in their bi-weekly community food drive, located in Bloomington, IL. While this initiative deviates slightly from our typical scope, it aligns perfectly with our overarching goal of supporting underserved populations in any way we can.

This past Saturday, our combined efforts helped provide high-quality grocery items, household commodities, among other products to over 200 local families. It's safe to say that in just a few short hours, the committees' investment of time, dedicated hard work, and welcoming, receptive attitudes made an impactful contribution to this initiative. Furthermore, we hope this event marks the beginning of a long-term partnership with SVDP, enhanced by the future recruitment of additional LP members, in order to continue addressing EVERY disparity facing our community, medical or otherwise.

Board Members: Drew Hinderer, Evan Irwin, Parker Newton, Quentin Irwin (left to right)

As a nonprofit in these early stages, one of our greatest obstacles is spreading the word about our mission. Every partnership, every opportunity to serve, and every face we connect with plays a vital role in creating a foundation for the long-term success of our initiative. This event in particular provided a unique opportunity to raise awareness and introduce the Lumina Project among those who share our passion for service. We are excited to continue working alongside other well-established organizations to ensure that those who need it most have access to both medical supplies and the support of a caring community.

Collection of candid photos from SVDP volunteering event