FOOD

USDA food is available to eligible Mississippi County residents who are in need.

• Distribution days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Pickup time: 1:00 p.m.
• Pickup limit: Once per month
• Documentation is required
• Low-income guidelines apply
• Equal Opportunity Provider

Community Clothes Closet

Hours

• Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m. to noon
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Who May Use This Service

The clothes closet is open to the public and intended for individuals and families with genuine need. Resellers are not permitted.

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES

We provide donated furniture, appliances, houseware, bedding, and other soft furnishings to help individuals and families establish safe, comfortable homes.

Who We Serve

• Shelter residents moving into homes of their own
• House-fire victims settling into new homes
• Families in need who are referred to by other service agencies and are not experiencing homelessness

Availability

This service is typically available by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

TRAVELER'S AID

We offer LIMITED Gas assistance for  STRANDED motorists.

LIMITED Gas assistance for out-of-town Dr. appointments.

For people who do not receive Medicaid and thus who cannot ride the Medicaid Van.

 Appointment verification required.

 Mississippi County residents only.

PRESCRIPTIONS

Financial assistance for prescription medicines is available on a LIMITED scale, special circumstances and Co-Pays only. 

Mission residentsEMERGENCY SHELTER

Emergency Shelter

Emergency shelter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for men, women, and children accompanied by a parent.

Please call ahead to confirm bed availability.

Individuals released from jail, a hospital, or rehab must provide a documented referral.

We are not licensed to house paroles.

Registered sex offenders of any gender cannot be accepted into the Mission program.

Emergency Shelter

Emergency shelter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for men, women, and children accompanied by a parent.

Please call ahead to confirm bed availability.

Individuals released from jail, a hospital, or rehab must provide a documented referral.

We are not licensed to house paroles.

Registered sex offenders of any gender cannot be accepted into the Mission program.

Work Programs

Everyone staying at the Mission is expected to work, stay productive, and build skills that support a successful return to independent housing.

Work Opportunities

• Employment in the community
• Shelter chores
• Kitchen or office work
• Warehouse work
• Community-based odd jobs

Skills and Benefits

This work experience helps participants build job readiness, retail and organizational skills, and the stamina needed for full-day employment.