LIVING GENEROUSLY

In July, Mission Lexington reached out with an urgent need: their “chiller” truck had blown its engine. The truck, already aging and barely holding on, played a crucial role in their daily operations. It was used to collect perishable food items nearing expiration from local grocery stores—including Lowe’s Foods, Publix, Walmart, Target, and Food Lion—and transport them to Mission Lexington’s facility, where the items are stored in a walk-in freezer and then distributed to those in need across Lexington County.

Without a functioning truck, this food would go to waste, and many families would miss out on critical support.

Thanks to the generosity of RADIUS Partners and our Give Hope fund, we were able to step in and purchase a replacement truck for $45,000. While not brand new, the truck is new to them—with only 47,000 miles—and in great condition. The “chiller box” from the old truck is being transferred to the new one, and Mission Lexington will be back on the road in no time.

This was made possible by the thousands of generous people who call RADIUS home. We had remaining funds from last year and had been praying for the right long-term investment—and this was it. The timing was perfect, and we were able to respond quickly.

It’s a huge win for RADIUS, a huge win for the faithful team at Mission Lexington, and the biggest win for the working poor, disabled veterans, individuals on disability, and senior citizens living on limited incomes. Thanks to Mission Lexington’s hustle and creativity—and your generosity—this food will stay out of dumpsters and land where it’s most needed: in the homes of our neighbors.