Hendersonville Rescue Mission

Hendersonville Rescue Mission Any agency can put a new coat on a man, but only Christ Jesus can put a new man in the coat. George and Anne Cox founded this ministry in 1981. Mr.

Our story began in 1981 with a man named George Cox and a Little Debbie food truck... our modern day story of the "fishes and loaves"! George was studying at Fruitland Bible Institute and driving a Little Debbie truck for a living at the time, and everyday he went through 7th Avenue seeing the people in need and feeling God's tug to do something to help; he just wasn't sure what. Then one day at c

hurch, a fellow member handed him $50 and said, "George this is for your ministry." Cox took that money and purchased a commercial sized coffee maker, and with his expired yet edible Little Debbie cakes, set up shop in the area that would soon become home to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission. He worked tirelessly to feed those in need and prayed for further guidance on what to do next. Through his prayer and generous donations from the community, HRM no longer just serves delicious hot, balanced meals to the public, but also provides shelter, guidance, education, support and hope to those looking to better their lives.

Voting is officially open!Hendersonville Rescue Mission is honored to be nominated once again for the Best of Blue Ridge...
06/18/2026

Voting is officially open!

Hendersonville Rescue Mission is honored to be nominated once again for the Best of Blue Ridge Community Choice Awards. Your vote helps shine a light on the work happening every day inside our doors—providing shelter, meals, and hope to neighbors in need.

Casting your vote is quick and easy:
👉 https://yourchoiceawards.com/blueridge/
Select Hendersonville Rescue Mission under Services → Nonprofit Organization.

Thank you for believing in this mission and for standing with us as we serve our community with compassion. We appreciate your faithful support!

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Help us keep our clothing closet stocked for summer! 😎👕If you have gently used or new items that you would like to donat...
06/11/2026

Help us keep our clothing closet stocked for summer! 😎👕

If you have gently used or new items that you would like to donate, you are welcome to drop them off at the side entrance of our main building at 639 Maple St.

Thank you for your generous support!

Many thanks to the men in our Turning Point Recovery Program for planting these colorful flowers in our courtyard space!...
06/10/2026

Many thanks to the men in our Turning Point Recovery Program for planting these colorful flowers in our courtyard space! We look forward to enjoying their beauty throughout the summer.

06/05/2026

It’s been a dream of ours for some time to have a space where the children at Hendersonville Rescue Mission can relax, have fun, and just be kids. Now that dream is a reality thanks to a generous grant from the Glass Foundation, which seeks to help WNC thrive as a whole community. Our hearts are overflowing as we celebrate and give thanks to God for this exciting new addition.

06/03/2026

Today we would like to share that Rev. Tim Jones will be stepping into a new season of ministry in the coming weeks. We are filled with gratitude as we look back over the nearly 25 years that Tim has faithfully served here with us. His compassion, steady leadership, and genuine care for others have shaped Hendersonville Rescue Mission in ways that are hard to put into words. He will be deeply missed by all of us.

Yet even in the sadness of saying goodbye, we rejoice knowing that Tim will continue the good work that God has given him at St James Episcopal Church. With grateful hearts, we pray for him and wish him well during this time of transition.

Listen now to a special edition of ‘A Minute with the CEO’ as Rev. McMinn shares his appreciation for Tim and reflects on the impact he has made here at HRM.

We had such a wonderful time with all of our guests at the summer launch cookout on Friday! The weather was perfect for...
06/02/2026

We had such a wonderful time with all of our guests at the summer launch cookout on Friday! The weather was perfect for fun outdoor games and delicious food hot off the grill as well as everybody’s favorite: ice cream sandwiches!

We are thrilled to be able to share this great space with our community every Friday throughout the summer.

Some of the men in our Recovery and Discipleship programs enjoyed a healthy grilling demonstration today, thanks to our ...
05/29/2026

Some of the men in our Recovery and Discipleship programs enjoyed a healthy grilling demonstration today, thanks to our wonderful volunteers, A.T. & Lauren Cason and Eric Warren.

They learned how to prepare budget‑friendly, nutritious meals and picked up some great grilling tips along the way. It was a beautiful day filled with good food, fellowship, and encouragement.

This Friday we’ll be kicking off our summer cookouts with a special event. Come and join us as we celebrate the start of...
05/25/2026

This Friday we’ll be kicking off our summer cookouts with a special event. Come and join us as we celebrate the start of summertime in our newly improved space at the Life Enrichment Center courtyard! We’ll have great food, music, and games to enjoy. We hope to see you there!

Our cookouts will continue throughout the summer every Friday, from 11:30a-12:30p.

05/23/2026

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639 Maple Street
Hendersonville, NC
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