October First 2026

Who Are Our Neighbors? First Presbyterian Church is helping Lift UP respond to growing food insecurity by starting close to home.

September Second 2026

SNAP is the country's largest food assistance program, and one of the few that lets people choose food based on their own households, health needs, cultures, and routines.

September First 2026

September is Hunger Action Month, and this year it arrives while the landscape around food access is shifting.

August First 2026

Lately, I have been sitting with a difficult question:

How do we operate when we know there may not be enough?

July First 2026

This summer, we asked neighbors who shop at Preston's Pantry and participate in our Adopt a Building program to tell us about their experiences with Lift UP.

June First 2026

Every week at Lift UP, volunteers help pack and deliver groceries that become meals, moments of connection, and peace of mind for neighbors across our community.

May First 2026

A few weeks ago, during a conversation with a funder, she reflected that when she talks about the work happening through Lift UP and CAFE. (The Coalition to Advance Food Equity), what she finds herself sharing is a sense of hope.

April First 2026

Sometimes the smallest ingredients open the door to something bigger.

February First 2026

There's a phrase we've been returning to more and more as we talk about our work with neighbors and partners: food is at the center.

January First 2026

Abundance.
It's a word that can feel awkward to say out loud right now.

December Second 2025

Food at the Center: Eve's Story
Sixteen years ago, Eve immigrated from Hungary in search of a better life for her family. Amid the challenges of learning a new language, finding work, and adjusting to life in a new country, one need rose above all others:
"Food. Food stays with you.”

December First 2025

Starting today, your gift can go twice as far. Thanks to our friends at New Seasons, all donations of $10 or more will be matched up to $2,300 through our Give!Guide Campaign, doubling your impact on the neighbors we serve.