Lifepoint Church has expressed its gratitude for a $2,500 donation from Food for the Hungry to the Backpacks of Hope program. This announcement was made in a press release on February 26, 2025.
According to Lifepoint Church, Food for the Hungry's contribution will support the Backpacks of Hope program, which provides essential weekend meals to elementary school children experiencing food insecurity. The initiative ensures that children who rely on school meals during the week continue to receive nutritious food over the weekend.
The LifePoint Church's Backpacks of Hope program serves hundreds of children in the Mount Vernon City School District by providing healthy weekend meals. In the 2023-24 school year, Lifepoint supplied four weekend meals and snacks to 100 elementary students. The program aims to address hunger in Knox County, with Food for the Hungry expressing pride in supporting this local ministry's mission to eliminate food insecurity, as said in a Facebook post by Food for the Hungry.
"We are incredibly grateful for Food for the Hungry’s support," said Executive Pastor Bryan Wolf of Lifepoint Church. "This donation directly impacts the lives of children in our community, giving them not only food but also hope for a brighter future."
Food for the Hungry is a nonprofit organization based in Knox County, Ohio. It collects food and financial donations to support local organizations addressing hunger through an annual food and fundraising drive culminating in a simulcast event each December. Donations are distributed to agencies assisting those in need. The organization offers various ways for community members to participate, including event hosting, donations, and volunteering.
Lifepoint Church is located at 705 S Division St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050. Its vision and mission focus on loving God, loving people, and making disciples of Jesus Christ. The church emphasizes transformation through Christ and fosters a sense of belonging to God’s family while serving others using talents and resources for God’s work. Lifepoint offers engaging worship services, Biblical teaching, programs for children and youth, and opportunities for involvement through Lifegroups and Lifeteams.
