Causes: Addictive Disorders, Emergency Assistance, Food, Food Programs, Homeless & Housing, Human Services, Mental Health

Mission: The purpose of the Springfield Rescue Mission since 1892 is to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the hungry, homeless, addicted, and poor by introducing them to Christ and helping them apply the Word of God to every area of their lives.

Results: In 2021, the Springfield Rescue Mission took in 2,640,596 pounds of food and provided 2,514,854 meals through our in-house programs and Community Food Outreach Program. SRM provided 13,587 shelter beds and distributed 106,506 items in our Give Away Center. Our volunteer hours totaled 25,165.

Target demographics: The hungry, homeless, addicted and poor

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 8,000 men women and children

Geographic areas served: The Greater Springfield area

Programs: Emergency Shelter, Men's New Life Rehabilitation Program, Transitional Living Program, Emergency Service Programs: Give Away Center, Public Breakfast, Public Lunch, Operation SONshine, SRM's mobile-feeding program, holiday meals - all free of charge!