Lutheran Family Services Lexington Emergency Fund

Lutheran Family Services (LFS) is committed to assisting residents of Lexington, Nebraska, who have lost their jobs due to the Tyson closure. Thanks to a generous grant from the Sherwood Foundation, we are able to extend $500 to former employees. Eligibility requirements, appointment sign-ups, and other information is below.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be recently laid off by Tyson Food Company in Lexington, Nebraska, as part of its official closing on Jan 20, 2026.  
  • Affected individuals must present the following documents (Tyson recent paystubs, Tyson ID, and a valid government ID). 
  • Present in person to the Lutheran Family Services office in Lexington, NE.  
  • Provide an ID and basic personal demographic information, and be willing to follow the LFS registration process. 
  • Each eligible Individual will receive a flat $500 as emergency cash assistance for one time only.  
  • Must be unemployed currently and do not have any other major source of income. 

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Registration

  • You must first register for an appointment using this page.
  • If a client arrives without an appointment, they will be assisted in signing up if appointments are available.
  • Appointments are only available during the following days and times: (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 AM–4 PM)
  • LFS will only be able to see up to 100 people per day. 
  • Arrive in person to Lutheran Family Services during the reserved appointment time only.
  • Bring a personal a government ID and proof of being laid off from Tyson (Recent Tyson paystubs and Tyson ID)
  • LFS staff will help with registration, and it should take up to 20 minutes.
  • Interpretation will be provided if it is needed. 

Check Pickup

 

  • Checks must be picked up from LFS office in Lexington in person. 
  • Checks are only given to the person who it was issued for & they must bring an ID. 
  • For individuals whose registration was completed on Monday through Tuesday at noon, checks will be available on Thursday.
  • For individuals whose registration was completed on Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, checks will be available for pickup on Friday.  

 

How You Can Help:

Volunteer

We need assistance with outreach efforts, organizing events, or providing one-on-one support for the individuals affected. If interested contact Josue Deudonne:
Josue.Dieudonne@OneLFS.org
402-739-1638

Volunteer Sign Up

Donate

Donate to help families with:

  • Emergency Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transportation
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Community Resources Participation Form

We are seeking community partners, including employers, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies, to host information tables during the Lexington Community Emergency Relief Fund pickup, offering affected individuals access to resources and available opportunities.

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Media: Press Releases

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Sherwood Foundation Partners with LFS Lexington
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