About Us
History
Our Start and Foundings
While working at retail stores, Bill Carlisle saw the quantity of good items being destroyed that could be used by needy families. He asked the management of the department stores if he could take the items to be discarded to distribute to those in need. Along with his wife, Shirley and the aid of Barbara Gowen, our Vice President this ministry began.
Thus began the Bread of Life Ministry (BOL). We were incorporated in the 80's to The Bread of Life Ministry, Inc
The BOL began in 1973 helping 10 families. By 2000, it had grown to 1,617 families being served from the BOL facility at Lynnville, IN and more than 40,000 families served through 125 agencies. In 2008, BOL served over one million people with food and clothing from the BOL facility or through the 208 charitable agencies benefiting from BOL. As of 2025, we are now serving 55,000 individuals and agencies per month!
Lynnville buildings
Want to Become Donor or Volunteer?
Call 1 812 922 5424 and speak to Jim or Lorrie
Need Assistance?
1- 812 922-5339 Individual Help Line
1-812-922-5424 Agency Help Line and Donor Information
Mailing Address:
Bread of Life Ministry, Inc
P.O. Box 12
Lynnville, In 47619
AND
Physical Address:
Bread of Life Ministry, Inc
13188 Spurgeon Rd
Lynnville, In 47619
Contact Us by calling or emailing us at:
*812-922-5424 for Agencies
*812-922-5339 for Individuals
*email: bol1973@aol.com
NOTE: Individuals and Agencies must be evaluated before appointments with proper paperwork to get assisance - No walk-ins please. Call the numbers above if you have questions.
The Bread of Life Ministry Radio Program - WBNL
airing for 54 years!
Catch us live on WBNL AM/FM, Streaming at Radio1540.net or Live on the Bread of Life Ministry, Inc Facebook page every Sunday morning at 8:00 am CST.
For prayer request please email:
Sherry Carlisle Smith
scegroup@comcast.net
Or contact page or Facebook messenger you can leave us a message
Normal Hours of Operations: Tues, Wed, Friday for Individual evaluations and pick ups.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Agencies may call in for evaluations the same days and times.
Agency pick up's are scheduled on Thursdays with Jim Webb after evaluations are completed.
Our Immediate Needs: We are in always in need of these NEW items:
*NEW food supply all items needed.
*NEW underwear and sock in men, women's sizes.
*Girl's summer and fall and winter clothing, 6-8 and 12-18.
*Boy's summer and fall and winter clothing, in size 6-10 and 14-18.
*Men's pants size 30-38 and shorts, casual pants and jeans of all sizes.
*Women's summer and fall clothes, sweatpants or leggings in all sizes.
*Shoes - all needed but especiall men's and younger boys.
*Food - As our food trucks and food donations arrive, they go out just as quickly. We appreciate canned food donations, and if you would like to do a food drive for us, we would appreciate any help you can give to help those less fortunate all year long.
*November - Wrapping paper and scotch tape for Christmas family orders.
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