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Thousands in our community are facing hunger this holiday season. Together, we can ensure every plate is full and every heart is uplifted.

Stories that Inspire.

Victories to Celebrate.

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I need Help

We are here for you. Select the service you need and we will provide compassionate and effective care to the best of our ability.

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I Want To Help

Donate, volunteer, spread the word, involve your school or church. Find out all the different ways you can be a part of the solution.

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I WANT TO SHOP

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.

Keno is ‘living proof’ that change is possible

Keno, 50, recalls growing up in a “broken home. Not so much drugs, but a lot of alcohol and child abuse,” he said. “If dad was having a bad day, he’d come home from work, and we’d all absorb it from him.” It was at the age of 11, shared Keno, when everything started to…

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Meet Luke Johnson, Director at RMA Central Coast

He was previously the men’s program manager In 2020, Luke Johnson joined the RMA Central Coast team as the Men’s Program Manager, a role that aligns perfectly with both his calling and his deep roots in the community. Born and raised on the Central Coast, Luke carries a genuine passion for serving the very community…

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A heartful goodbye

It is with bittersweet emotions that my family and I say goodbye to the Central Coast, a place we’ve been honored to call home for eight years. We are taking a new step in ministry as I accept the role of Executive Director at Fairhaven Rescue Mission in Covington, Kentucky. I want to extend my…

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