Step Into Wellness Shoe Drive and Volunteer Opportunity

St. Luke is partnering with Lexington Rescue Mission for its fourth annual Step Into Wellness event on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

Many Lexington Rescue Mission guests experiencing homelessness walk several miles each day to find food, shelter, and other essential resources. Without proper footwear and foot care, they can develop painful injuries, serious infections, and other health complications. In 2024, six Mission clients required amputations because of infections related to inadequate foot care.

You can help by choosing a shoe-size card from the display in St. Luke’s main lobby, purchasing a new pair of shoes in that size, and returning the shoes to the church by Monday, August 24.

At Step Into Wellness, guests will receive new socks, a new pair of shoes while supplies last, health screenings, access to helpful services, lunch, and personal prayer. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers are also needed to serve in a variety of roles throughout the event, including dedicated prayer volunteers.

Sign up as a general volunteer

Sign up as a prayer volunteer

Together, we can meet a critical physical need and share the love and hope of Jesus with our neighbors.