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Toledo, OH 43604

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Cherry Street turns no one away.

For more than 63 years, Cherry Street has been providing homeless and poor people with shelter, food, basic life necessities—and the priceless opportunity to turn their lives around.
If you need our help, we're here for you 24/7/365.  Read on to learn how to connect with us.

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  • SHELTER

    We welcome men and women to our shelters 7 days a week.

    Cherry Street Mission Men's Shelter

    • 105 17th Street at Monroe
      419-242-5141
    • Check-in is 7 pm. If you need assistance before 7 pm, it's available at our Madison Food Service and Community Center, 1919 Madison, Toledo, from 7 am to 7 pm.

    Sparrow's Nest Women's Shelter

    • 436 W. Delaware Street, just off Collingwood 
    • We accept guests 24 hours a day, but the process is smoother if you call 419-321-1835 first and arrive by 9 pm.

  • FOOD: Meals or Food Boxes

    Madison Food Service & Community Center

    • 1919 West Madison Avenue
      419-242-0068
    • The Center is open 7 am–7 pm, 7 days a week.
    • Meals are served 3 times a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
    • Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 am
      Lunch: Noon–1:30 pm
      Dinner: 5–6 pm          
    • Food Boxes can be obtained by calling 419-242-0068.

    South Toledo Community Center

    • 1411 Broadway Avenue
    • For schedule of when meals are served, please call 419-242-0068

  • SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

    Madison Food Service & Community Center

    • 1919 West Madison Avenue
      419-242-0068
    • Ministry Hours:
      2:30 pm Sunday
      6:00 pm Monday–Saturday

  • MEDICAL CARE

    Medical Clinic

    • 123 17th Street
    • For clinic hours, please call 419-242-5141

  • CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, or FURNITURE

    LifeBridge Center

    • 3342 Monroe Street
      419-246-9552
    • Site of both the Clothing Your Community Clothing Bank and Banner Furniture Banks
    • Clothing and household items are available at the Clothing Your Community Clothing Bank
    • Please call United Way—just dial 2-1-1—to set up an appointment, available 11 am–3 pm Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
    • Furniture is available at the Banner Furniture Bank

  • TO TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND

    Ready For Life Program

    • A life-transforming, Biblically based program offered to all guests we house
    • Call 419-242-5141 for more info.

    Education & Career Center

    • 105 17th Street at Monroe 
      419-242-5141, Ext. 201
    • Education, job readiness training, GED preparation classes
    • 10 am–3 pm Monday–Thursday