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United to End Homelessness continues to monitor the forecasted weather with Macon-Bibb EMA and is acting in concert with the Macon Homeless Coalition to address the needs of our unhoused neighbors.
Through our partnership with Macon-Bibb County and the Macon Homeless Coalition, United Way has worked to increase the number of emergency shelter beds, arrange free transportation in partnership with MTA, and establish a meal service schedule for our unhoused neighbors. There is an urgent need for volunteers and supplies to be able to provide these expanded services.
Holiday Supportive Services and Safe Housing Options
Brookdale and the Salvation Army currently have very few open beds remaining as more people check in to the facilities.
In response to these conditions, our county's shelter system has expanded warming capacity at both the Salvation Army and Brookdale Resource Center. These 70 additional warming beds will provide critical capacity in addition to the routine shelter services provided. United to End Homelessness advises our unhoused neighbors to take advantage of these additional services.
Both the Salvation Army and Brookdale Resource Center are in need of volunteers and supplies.
The Salvation Army needs blankets, pillows, deodorant, body wash, socks, and snacks. Salvation Army volunteers are needed to help package hygiene packages, welcome packages, snacks, and lunches. For more information on volunteering with the Salvation Army, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Mrs. Carol Wylie at 478-746-8572 extension 132.
The Brookdale Resource Center urgently needs new or gently used blankets and throws, as well as individual hygiene products. There is a need for volunteers on Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. To volunteer, call 478-292-5123.
Warming Center Beds
Brookdale Resource Center
3600 Brookdale Ave
478-292-5123
Salvation Army
1955 Broadway
478-746-8572
Supportive Shelter
Brookdale Resource Center
3600 Brookdale Ave
478-292-5123
Daybreak
174 Walnut Street
Salvation Army
1955 Broadway
478-746-8572
Macon Rescue Mission
478-741-1769
Transportation
Given these record-breaking conditions, United to End Homelessness has partnered with the Macon-Bibb County Transit Authority to offer essential transportation to the community. Beginning 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 22 through Saturday, December 24 at 4:10 p.m. all rides are free to the public.
According to MTA CEO Craig Ross, “MTA is happy to offer free bus service across all our routes as people complete their work week and last-minute shopping. Public transportation is vital to our riders for many reasons, and we are pleased to ease their burden as the holiday approaches, and everyone is faced with plummeting temperatures.”
Holiday Meals & Routine Service Schedule
Our unhoused neighbors are supported year-round by the Macon-Bibb County Coalition to End Homelessness, a network of essential providers. In Central Georgia, these organizations provide food, resources, medical care, and emergency shelter to our region's most vulnerable.
"This is what communal compassion looks like: faith communities, nonprofits and local government working together to shelter the most vulnerable. We are grateful to Salvation Army, Daybreak, Macon Rescue Mission, and Brookdale Resource Center, and so many other providers, for their dedication," says United to End Homelessness Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Jake Hall. “This holiday season, we appreciate the time and effort our essential service providers provide to those in need."
Holiday Meals
- December 23: Rescue Mission will drive around and pass out lunch, Daybreak breakfast at 7:30, Lunch at 11:00
- December 24: Weekend Lunch at Christ Church in the Alley weekend lunch serving begins at 11:30-12:15
- December 25:
- Rescue Mission 11:00am Dinner at Rescue Mission on Zebulon and at 8:00am will drive pass out meals around the city
- Centenary United Methodist Church 1290 Ash St. 7:30am Breakfast
- Heritage on 4116 Houston will have sit down Christmas dinner from 1:00pm-3:00pm
- Weekend Lunch at Christ Church Church will be offering a Christmas meal serving begins at 11:30am-12:15pm
- Salvation Army Dinner 1955 Broadway 11:00am-2:00pm, 4:00pm snack
- December 26-30: Daybreak will provide 12pm meal Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri. Tues: will be served at 12:30pm
- December 31, Jan 1: Church in the Alley Weekend 11:30am-12:15pm Lunch
Routine Meals
- Christ Episcopal Church: 2nd Street Alley: Lunch Sat & Sun Noon - 1pm.
- Loaves & Fishes Ministries: 651 MLK Jr. Blvd. sack lunch Tues Noon: snacks everyday.
- Macon Outreach at Mulberry: 267 First St; Breakfast Tues 7-8 am; Lunch MWThF 11 - 12
- Home Delivered Meals: For homebound elderly- call Mid GA Area Agency on Aging to apply: 478- 751-6466
- Daybreak 174 Walnut Street 216-9119; MWThF breakfast @7:30
- Rescue Mission of Mid GA: 774 Hazel St. Daily meal at 3pm