Embracing Compassion, Building Hope, and Transforming Lives Through Love and Action

Building relationships and bridging resources for the unhoused in Lancaster, PA

Our Mission
At Side Street Mission, we exist to serve our unhoused and underserved neighbors with the love of Jesus—offering compassion, connection, and practical support. We believe in meeting people where they are, building relationships rooted in dignity, and being the hands and feet of Christ in our community.



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Your generous donation helps fund our mission to supply the needs for our unhoused friends. Every dollar donated goes right back into Side Street Mission.  Click Learn more to be redirected to our giving website.

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Food Truck Fund

Feeding Body and Soul: Help Launch the Side Street Mission Food Trailer At Side Street Mission, we believe that every meal can be a ministry. With the Lord’s guidance, we’re launching a faith-driven food trailer—a mobile kitchen that will serve Lancaster County with purpose, compassion, and flavor. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” – Matthew 25:35 Let’s serve Lancaster County with love on wheels. Together, we can turn food into fellowship and trailers into testimonies.

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  •  01/03/2026 10:00 AM
  •   39 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we fill a wagon full of snacks and supplies and head downtown. We will offer snacks, supplies and prayer to anyone on the streets.

  •  01/06/2026 05:00 PM - 12/29/2025 07:56 PM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve our Columbia community with a handheld meal and offer prayer. We have partnered with the Columbia Dream Center during their Tuesday night pantry.

  •  01/17/2026 09:00 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve a free pancake breakfast to the Columbia community! There are various roles in which you can serve!

  •  01/17/2026 10:00 AM
  •   135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us at Musser Park as we hand out winter essentials while offering a warm meal and prayer.

  •  12/20/2025 10:00 AM - 12/20/2025 04:29 PM
  •   135 North Lime Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we bring a little Christmas joy to our friends experiencing homelessness. We will hand out Christmas stockings filled with candy, winter supplies and a Christmas card. *Volunteers please register by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/8aqmNxicjiQAxQPS8 Please arrive by 9:45a

  •  12/20/2025 09:00 AM - 12/20/2025 04:37 PM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve a free pancake breakfast to the Columbia community! There are various roles in which you can serve! *Volunteers, please register by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/8aqmNxicjiQAxQPS8 Please arrive by 8am

  •  12/06/2025 10:00 AM - 12/06/2025 04:21 PM
  •   39 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we fill a wagon full of snacks and supplies and head downtown. We will offer snacks, supplies and prayer to anyone on the streets. *Volunteers please arrive by 9:45a.

  •  11/22/2025 12:00 AM - 11/22/2025 03:00 PM
  •   520 North St, Lancaster, PA, USA

Experience gratitude and connection. Gather together for an unforgettable day of giving thanks and enjoying a meal shared among friends. If you are interested in serving with us, click the link to register. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4EADA72DA0FDC16-60050723-thanksgiving

  •  11/15/2025 08:00 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve the Columbia community a free pancake breakfast. *Volunteers please arrive by 8:00a

  •  11/01/2025 09:30 AM
  •   39 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we walk downtown Lancaster offering a small snack and prayer to our friends on the street! *Volunteers, please arrive by 9:30a

  •  10/18/2025 09:30 AM
  •   39 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we walk downtown Lancaster offering a small snack and prayer to our friends on the street! *Volunteers, please arrive by 9:30a

  •  10/18/2025 08:00 AM - 09/29/2025 07:08 PM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve the Columbia community a free pancake breakfast. *Volunteers please arrive by 8:00a

  •  09/27/2025 10:00 AM
  •   39 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we walk downtown Lancaster offering prayer, snacks and water to our friends on the streets. *Volunteers please arrive at 9:45a

  •  09/20/2025 08:30 AM - 09/17/2025 04:34 PM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

Join us as we serve the Columbia community! *Volunteers please arrive at 8a

  •  09/06/2025 10:00 AM
  •   39 North Duke Street, Lancaster, PA, USA

Join us as we walk downtown Lancaster connecting with unhoused and underserved friends! *Volunteers please arrive at 9:30a

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Side Street Mission is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization. EIN: 99-4725961