Outreach Ministry

"Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?" Matthew 25:37-38 NIV

Kokomo Rescue Mission Experiences Rising Needs in Outreach Ministry in 2009:
Food for the Hungry
In spite of record numbers served in 2008, since January there has been another 14% rise in the number of meals served. See a graphic representation of these numbers. KRM’s dining room is open to the public, serving free meals twice daily. A hot breakfast is also served for all shelter guests. In 2008, 121,501 free meals were served. Grocery boxes are available for families unable to come to the mission to eat. KRM helped 3,945 people with groceries in 2008.

Clinton County Ministry of Hope
In April 2009 , KRM expanded its outreach in Clinton County by adding a second site to serve a free supper weekly. Read more.

Family Assistance
Free clothing is available through the Care and Share Store to any person whose income falls below the federal poverty guidelines. Furniture, appliances and household goods are given to families upon determination of need. In 2008, KRM gave 47,445 pieces of clothing to needy families.

Holiday Outreach
KRM's Great Thanksgiving Banquet expanded to SEVEN locations in 2008. In Frankfort, for the second year, a banquet was served on Tuesday evening at the Paul Phillippe Center. On Wednesday evening, in partnership with Kokomo Urban Outreach, banquets were served at five locations. On Thanksgiving Day, the traditional meal was served at Grace United Methodist Church. A total of 1,595 meals were served.

In 2008, the RED RIBBON CHRISTMAS OUTREACH provided 3,440 people throughout a six-county area with food and gifts. Volunteers wrapped presents and filled the boxes with toys, gifts and food. Just before Christmas, volunteers delivered the RED RIBBON boxes to each family.

More about our holiday outreach.
Read about KRM's shelter programs for homeless men and women.
Give now to partner with Kokomo Rescue Mission's outreach ministries.