Henry Hosea House

Who Can Visit?

Henry Hosea House welcomes anyone who needs a hot meal. There are no eligibility restrictions. Everyone is welcome to come through the doors and enjoy a meal, no questions asked.

Good to Know

Meals are served from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. every day. If the kitchen is busy, arriving closer to 5:00 p.m. is a good time to come. The team aims to treat every guest as if they were dining in a fine restaurant. For people who can't make it in person, food to go is also available.

Food & Essentials

Henry Hosea House serves hot, nutritious meals including protein items like chicken and beef as well as other balanced dishes. Chick-fil-A donates food items three times a week through a partnership with Last Mile Food Rescue, adding more variety to what's available. Each year around the winter holidays, the kitchen also distributes personal care kits with items like soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, deodorant, and hygiene essentials, along with warm-weather items like socks, gloves, hats, and hand warmers.

How to Pick Up

Walk in during meal service hours. The kitchen serves guests on-site at 901 York Street in Newport, KY. For those who can't attend in person, meals to go are available as well.

Ways to Give

Henry Hosea House accepts donations in several ways. You can give online by credit card at donate.stripe.com or through PayPal. You can also mail a check to Henry Hosea House, P.O. Box 72046, Newport, KY 41072. Other giving options include Venmo, Kroger Community Rewards, tribute gifts, planned giving, and stock transfers or Qualified Charitable Donations. The organization receives no public funding and relies entirely on community support. You can also drop off physical items at the kitchen during regular hours, including food donations and personal care supplies when a drive is running.

How to Join the Team?

Volunteers are an important part of what makes the kitchen run every day. To schedule your group to volunteer, you can reach out to the team directly by phone at (859) 261-5857 or through the website. If you're interested in a paid part-time cook position (20 hours per week, three days a week between Monday and Friday), you can apply by submitting a resume and application form on the website.