Dear friend,

Now more than ever, we're so grateful for the community that has volunteered, celebrated, funded, and advocated for Lift UP through the years. After making it through some of the most uncertain times our community has seen, we find comfort and encouragement knowing that you care about our cause and have supported us along the way. 

While we hold our breath with cautious optimism that we are turning the corner with COVID-19, we face new challenges on the horizon– rising food and fuel costs among them. 

We ask that you help us meet these challenges head-on by becoming a monthly donor. Joining the Sustaining Member circle, our treasured community of monthly donors, is the simplest and most effective way to support what we do.

Lift UP prides itself on providing our clients with fresh food and nutrition education. We believe that access to healthy food is foundational for quality of life. 

Ana credits Lift UP for the healthier life she is living today. After experiencing a car accident that damaged her kidneys, Ana adheres to a strict diet consisting of primarily fresh fruits and vegetables recommended by her healthcare provider as part of her healing regimen.  The cost of this diet would stretch Ana's budget to the max. “If I didn't get what I get from you, I wouldn't be eating much,” Ana says. “If it wasn't for Lift UP, I don't even know if I would be alive.”

Sustaining Members allow us to: 

• Plan for the future, knowing we can count on support
  throughout the year.
• Focus our energy and resources on program development
  and service delivery instead of fundraising.
• Build a community where access to healthy food is an essential human need is a sustainable priority.

If your situation allows, would you start a monthly gift with Lift UP today? Neighbors like Ana deserve it! 

Our goal is to grow our new Sustaining Members community so that we can offer more neighbors access to nutritious food. If you're unable to commit as a monthly donor, please consider a one-time donation or share this message with friends. We are grateful for any way you can help us feed our community. 

With appreciation for your consideration,

Stephanie Barr
Executive Director

Food brings us together.