While inflation seems to be trending down, prices on food and housing still remain high. 
 
 That's impacting The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley which has seen a significant increase in demand over the year.
 
"It's because of what's happening with the economy, the cost of food and shelter, folks losing jobs and having a hard time finding a job, and we are seeing an increase of mental illness as well," John Muckridge, CEO & President of The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley said.
 
 The non-profit has seen an increase in homeless men, women, and children who are seeking transitional shelter or overnight accommodations.
 
The increase is so great the rescue mission is almost at capacity.
 
"We're seeing an increase across the board. Men are averaging about 95 men a night, and on the women and family side we are averaging about 79 clients a night, and about 30 of them are children," John Muckridge, President & CEO of The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley said. 
 
"When we first moved into the building our numbers went from around 130, to 140, to 179 a night. We expect that will continue. Our situation here is we don't have much more room to go higher than we are right now," Muckridge added.
 
 
Workers in the kitchen serve overnight guests and the public 3 times a day year around.
 
Last year they served less than 300 meals a day, and this year they are serving an average of 378 meals daily.
 
"Most of the time our public meals have more clients at the end of the month when people are running out of food stamps," Muckridge explained. 
 
 
In addition to breaking bread the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley,  works on saving souls through showing people the Love of Jesus Christ.
 
The non-profit has programs that help them develop good choices, and job skills so they can get a job and learn to set aside or save money, so they can get on their feet and live their best lives.
 
This includes referrals to agencies that can help with complex mental and physical health needs.
 
 
You can also call to visit the site and see first hand the work being done.
 
"We don't receive any government funding. All the monetary donations come through local individuals, local businesses, local churches, and foundations. That's how the mission operates. It's through the generosity of people in the valley, so that would be the primary need, the continuous monetary donations for those who can give to the Rescue Mission," Muckridge said. 
 
To help folks and families in need you can donate at www.rescuemmissionmv.org