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goal of serving hundreds
of meals this Easter.

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Stories that Inspire.

Victories to Celebrate.

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Every purchase made from the Rescue Mission Alliance Central Coast Super Thrift Store helps improve the lives of those in your community.

Mission Impact

Every day as the sun rises and sets along the coast, the Rescue Mission Alliance Central Coast is changing lives for good.

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5,398

Nights of Shelter

NIGHTS OF SHELTER
Last year we provided more than 5,000 nights of safe, warm, and comfortable sleep to the men in our Life Recovery Program.

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34,823

Meals Served Last Year

FEEDING THE HOMELESS
A warm meal nourishes the body, mind, and soul. It can make all the difference in the world to someone who is struggling.

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5,086

Articles of Clothing

CLOTHING
Over 6,900 articles of clothing were given to people in need through our direct assistance and life recovery programs.

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5,025

Boxes of Food

GROCERY ASSISTANCE
Needy families receive grocery assistance from our three pantry locations.

You can help us change lives for good.

Your donation supports people in need and helps them lead healthy, self-sufficient lives.

Lives Changed For Good.

Mission helps Juan find his purpose, relearn his worth

Growing up in Guadalupe, CA, Juan was surrounded by a loving family and a tight-knit community. His childhood was filled with sports, school, and days spent at the beach. With parents from Mexico, he was raised with strong values and a deep sense of community. However, despite his supportive upbringing, life took an unexpected turn.…

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Noeli discovers it’s “never too late” while at Mission

Due to an abusive upbringing, Noeli began using heroin at 16. At 17, after a heartbreaking stillbirth, drugs became her primary coping mechanism. In 2014, Noeli went to prison for five years for armed robbery. Six months after release, she went back to prison for two years for grand theft auto. By late 2021, Noeli…

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Krystal vows to “get the most” out of program

She’s beginning to address her trauma Most of Krystal’s adolescence went unsupervised. Her mother spent her days drinking at the casino, leaving Krystal alone for long stretches of time. “My mom didn’t supervise me very much,” Krystal said. “I was lonely. She wasn’t there, at home, so I did whatever I wanted.” Krystal began hanging…

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