​There is something stirring at LCCM
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December 10, 2024 – In June of this year the board of directors approved a new two-year strategic plan. One of the strategic priorities was to transition to a new intake system for individuals who are seeking resources, close the clothing bank to provide space to expand the current Market on 7th. In August the clothing bank closed, the new process for supporting individuals experiencing a clothing crisis and utility assistance started in September, and construction began in November. 

This week, the construction will wrap up and the work will begin to prepare the new space for the “Market Move.” Bryan Smith, executive director says, “we are going to move a few things around that will not impact our operations and get through the scheduling challenges of the holidays.”  Smith is referring to the disruption the Market on 7th will experience during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Market on 7th operation schedule will be the Monday and Thursday of Christmas week OPEN, closed on the 24th and 25th, then open Monday and Thursday the week of New Years, closed on the 30th and 31st. A full week of Market operations is planned for the week of the 6th of January 2025. 

Smith continued, “there really is not an easy way to continue operations while needing to make this move. We need to move refrigeration, shelving, restock, and test out our new flow for our guests.” The new flow will consist of bringing guests in prior to the Market opening to get registered and connect with community partners. The current Market space will be the community connection space and will provide three community partner tables where community resources can be set up and engage those who might need their services. “This is a priority for us,” Smith states. “We feel strongly that we want to bring resources to our guests, meeting where they are, and making impact.”  

In addition to community resources, the space will provide for climate controlled space where guests can wait for their shopping time and be warm. “We are striving to continue best practice work in Lebanon County in regard to charitable food distribution,” Smith states.
The Market on 7th will be closed the week of the 13th, and will reopen on the 20th at noon. LCCM plans to host an open house on the 17th of January at 10 o’clock with remarks at 10:20 followed by guests being welcome to walk through the renovated space. 

Contacts:
Bryan D. Smith, executive director
717-769-1040
[email protected]
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About LCCM: LCCM provides food, shelter, and other resources to individuals who find themselves with an unmet need. The mission of LCCM is the share the love of Jesus through food, shelter, and connections to promote wellbeing and a healthy community. The vision statement is: Investing in people. Improving lives.