Poonam Goel is committed to give from her heart. Every Monday evening is Pizza Night at the LAMP shelter thanks to Poonam's generous food donations.  LAMP was started in 1984 by a small group of individuals, churches, and the synagogue in Lowndes County, Georgia.  It was originally established as a clearinghouse that would monitor and steward the distribution of local assistance dollars. 

Over the years, LAMP has become more than just a clearinghouse, it is now Lowndes County and the surrounding area’s local mission for the homeless.  LAMP is partially-funded through government grants, but relies heavily on private donations and must show community support to receive matching grant dollars.