Emergency Services
We offer emergency services to individuals experiencing homelessness, hunger or crisis. By meeting immediate needs, we restore dignity and reflect the love of Christ to those who need it most.
At the Mission, guests find a safe place to rest and recover. After immediate needs are met, case managers work one-on-one with each guest to identify paths forward to healthy, lasting change.
If you or someone you know needs food, clothing or shelter, we are here to help. We serve three hot meals a day and are open 365 days a year.
REQUIREMENTS & RESTRICTIONS
REQUIREMENTS:
First-time guests: If it is your first time staying on campus, you may arrive at any time, day or night.
Returning guests: Returning guests must arrive by 5:00 p.m. to be admitted onto campus.
Identification: A Government-issued ID is required to access the campus. If you need help securing an ID, First Stop or North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless (NACH) can help.
RESTRICTIONS:
Registered sex offenders are not permitted on campus.
Weapons and illegal substances are strictly prohibited. .
Personal belongings are limited to 25 pounds and must be stored in a secure locker accessible to the guest.
Services
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We serve over 1,100 meals a day to the hungry and hurting in our community. This includes three hot meals a day, 365 days a year.
MEAL TIMES:
Men:
Breakfast – 6:00 a.m.
Lunch – 11:15 a.m.
Dinner – 6:00 p.m.Women:
Breakfast – 5:30 a.m.
Lunch – 11:15 a.m.
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We provide shelter to over 300 men, women, and children each night, and serve many more during extreme weather.
For safety, men are housed in a separate building away from women and children.
Address
1400 Evangel Dr. NW
Huntsville, AL 35816
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At our Agape Shop, located on our main campus, we provide clothing free of charge to both campus guests and members of the community. There are no requirements, however, items may not be taken for resale.
You may donate gently used clothing at our main campus between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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Hygiene
Restrooms, hot showers and hygiene supplies are all available to our guests, including diapers for mothers with children.
You can find our most urgent needs on our Amazon Wishlist.
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Except in rare circumstances such as construction, guests are never turned away from our shelter. During the day, guests are welcome to relax in indoor day rooms or outdoor courtyards, and children can enjoy indoor playrooms and an outdoor playground.
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Each guest who comes to our shelter has the opportunity to meet with a case worker to identify next steps to begin building a path toward lasting change.