Operation LAMB

Since its inception in 1974, the OPERATION LAMB program in North Carolina, named after the biblical quotation:

"…whatsoever you do to the Least Among My Brethren, that you do also to me." Matthew 25:40

has raised over $12.2 million to assist mentally retarded citizens in our state. Each year, the Knights of Columbus, their families and friends stand long hours outside shopping centers. They offer free Tootsie Rolls to all passers by and ask for donations to assist citizens with mental retardation. Their smiling faces and bright yellow aprons have become familiar sights throughout this great state.

Thanks to the generosity of the shoppers of North Carolina, in 2001 alone, the membership and volunteers raised almost $900,000. The cost of the candy is covered by donations from Brother Knights.