Emporia Rescue Mission

The men's shelter provides a short-term place to stay for up to 20 homeless men and is near capacity on most days. Residents must be drug-free and either have or be searching for employment. The remodeled residence was opened in december 2021 and is located at 1236 e. 12th st. In Emporia, ks

The Rescue Mission also operates a food distribution facility call the abundant harvest, which is located at 1028 whittier street in Emporia, ks. The Mission of the facility is to provide food to lower income and homeless individuals that are having difficulties affording the increasing cost of groceries. Most of the food distributed in donated from other organizations. The facility hands out food to the public every weekday morning from 5:30 to 8:00 and from 8:30 until they run out. They also prepare hot meals that are handed out to the public every monday and wednesday evening.