Breakfast and lunch at Lexington Rescue Mission are free and open to anyone in need. You don't need an appointment or sign-up to come in for a meal.
The Resource Coordinator is also available to anyone who needs help. Walk-in hours for resources are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. You can also call (859) 381-9600 to set up an appointment.
Meals are hot, nutritious, and filling. Visitors mention that seconds and thirds are available, so you can eat your fill. The food has been described as quality and plentiful. Free Wi-Fi is available on-site for guests.
The Mission serves free hot breakfast from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Lunches have been described by visitors as including a salad with all the fixings.
The team also keeps basic supplies on hand for guests, including hygiene products, socks, underwear, backpacks, sleeping bags, blankets, tents, and household supplies. Clothing and personal items are available through Lydia's Attic, the Mission's on-site clothing closet.
Meals are served walk-in at the Community Center at 535 West Second Street. No appointment is needed. Breakfast runs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and lunch from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
For clothing and basic supplies, walk-in hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Shopping Assistants in Lydia's Attic will walk with you as you choose clothing and essential items.
The Resource Coordinator can help with housing issues, connect you to community resources, provide clothing vouchers to Goodwill, make referrals to Faith Pharmacy, and set up appointments at God's Pantry. You can also call to set up an individual appointment.
Other services the Mission offers include:
Laundry service is available Monday through Friday for homeless guests who don't have access to laundry because they're not staying at a shelter. Sign-ins are at the front desk from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and only the first two people to sign up each day receive service.
Free Wi-Fi is available for guests on-site.
In-kind supply donations can be dropped off at 535 West Second St, Suite 105, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Items most needed right now include men's pants (waist sizes 28 to 34), backpacks, and socks. You can also shop from the Mission's Amazon Wish List or give online.
Furniture donations are also accepted and go to clients being helped with housing. For donation questions, contact Alex Quinn at alex@lexingtonrescue.org or (859) 785-0977.
To organize a group donation drive, sign up here.
Fill out the volunteer application to get started. You'll also be asked to sign a volunteer handbook, confidentiality agreement, and background check release form, and to review the Mission's Statement of Faith. Once the team receives your application, they'll reach out about a volunteer role that's a good fit.
Volunteer roles include serving meals, being a Shopping Assistant in Lydia's Attic, sorting donations, praying with guests, and helping teach employment or re-entry classes. Children ages 10 and up may volunteer when accompanied by an adult.
For questions, contact Alex Quinn at alex@lexingtonrescue.org.
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