How much funding does Lexington Emergency Fund provide?

Lexington Emergency Fund provides $500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Lexington Emergency Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Lexington Emergency Fund

LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lexington Emergency Fund

Organization: Lutheran Family Services

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

How to Apply

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

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