Lexington Emergency Fund

Geographic Scope: Lexington, Nebraska

Program Focus: Emergency cash assistance for workers affected by the Tyson Foods plant closure

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be recently laid off by Tyson Food Company in Lexington, Nebraska as part of the official closing on January 20, 2026
• Must present required documentation: Tyson recent paystubs, Tyson ID, and valid government ID
• Must present in person to LFS Lexington office
• Must be currently unemployed with no other major source of income
• Must complete LFS registration process

What They Fund: One-time emergency cash assistance of $500 per eligible individual

Additional Support: LFS also accepts donations and volunteers to support affected families with emergency rent, utilities, and transportation assistance. Community partners can host information tables to provide resources to displaced workers.

Language Services: Interpretation provided in Arabic, Somali, Pashto, Dari, and Spanish

Application Process

Registration:

1. Register for an appointment using the registration page
2. Appointments available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 AM–4 PM
3. LFS can assist up to 100 people per day
4. If arriving without appointment, staff will sign you up if appointments available

Required Documents:

• Government-issued ID
• Proof of layoff from Tyson (recent paystubs and Tyson ID)

In-Person Visit:

1. Arrive at LFS Lexington office during reserved appointment time
2. Registration takes approximately 20 minutes
3. Interpretation provided if needed

Check Pickup:

• Checks must be picked up in person from LFS Lexington office
• Checks only given to the person it was issued for (must bring ID)
• Timeline: Registrations completed Monday–Tuesday noon → checks available Thursday
• Timeline: Registrations completed Tuesday afternoon–Wednesday → checks available Friday