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, our mission is to reach every unhoused, underserved, lost, and broken soul in Lancaster County with the love and hope of Jesus Christ. We are called to feed both body and spirit—offering meals, resources, and connection while planting seeds of grace, mercy, and transformation. We believe every person is seen, known, and cherished as a child of God.



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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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Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Chicken BBQ Fundraiser – Saturday, September 13 | 11AM–5PM Join us for a delicious way to give back! For just $15 per ticket, you’ll enjoy a mouthwatering chicken BBQ meal while helping us continue making a positive impact in our community. Your support fuels the mission — and every bite brings hope. Tickets on sale now — help us reach our goal of 500 meals served! Click Learn More to purchase tickets!

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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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Upcoming Events

Donuts and Prayer

  •  9/6/2025 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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Pancake Breakfast

  •  9/20/2025 08:30 AM
  •   360 Locust Street, Columbia, PA, USA

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

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Resource Cards

Lancaster City Resource Card

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Columbia Resource Card

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Contact

  • East Petersburg, PA, USA

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