A Path Home.

All services are provided at our main location at 269 West 33rd Street, Ogden, UT.

Lantern House serves individuals and families experiencing homelessness by providing services tailored to their unique needs. Our core services include emergency shelter, prepared meals, and case management support.

Lantern House provides emergency shelter beds for both individuals and families. To support safety and privacy, families are accommodated in separate sleeping areas from individual residents.

Our dedicated staff is available 24 hours a day to assist individuals and families with accessing shelter. Anyone in need of a shelter bed may come to the facility at any time to complete the enrollment process and receive check-in instructions. General population check-in begins at 6:30 PM.

Lantern House provides each resident who checks into the shelter with a blanket, a fitted sheet, and a towel for the night. For the health and safety of all residents, outside linens are not permitted.

Lantern House offers several spaces on our property where residents can spend time during the day. Our cafeteria remains open outside of meal times, providing a comfortable place to gather. We also offer a community room located in our main building for additional space.

Yes! Lantern House welcomes pets and allows up to two pets per household. We currently accept dogs and cats only. For additional questions about pets, please see our Animal Pamphlet.

Lantern House operates a separate on-site kitchen facility that provides free meals to both shelter residents and community members. Meals are served daily at: • 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM In addition to scheduled meals, children have access to three snack times throughout the day. Daily menus are posted in the kitchen next to the entrance.

Yes! Lantern House offers storage bins for anyone needing a safe place to store belongings. All bins are kept in a locked storage area and are accessible through Lantern House staff during designated hours.

Lantern House offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. To begin volunteering, please create a volunteer profile using the following link: https://lhou.galaxydigital.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=154120

Volunteers must be at least 8 years old. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Lantern House follows a 2-to-1 ratio, requiring one adult for every two children.

Yes! Lantern House offers volunteer opportunities for both individuals and groups. Individual volunteers may be placed alongside other volunteers during service opportunities.

Meal Services – Approximately 2.5 Hours Assist with preparing, serving, and supporting daily meal services for residents and community members. Property Support – 1+ Hour Commitment Help with facility maintenance, organization, cleaning, landscaping, or improvement projects. Donation & Community Drives – Flexible Commitment Organize or participate in food, hygiene, clothing, or seasonal donation drives to support shelter needs, including individualized service projects for schools or churches. For more information about volunteering, please see our Volunteer Welcome Sheet.

Each meal service volunteer shift lasts approximately two and a half hours. Shift times vary depending on the meal being served.

Yes. Volunteers are asked to commit to the full two-and-a-half-hour shift. While meal service lasts approximately an hour and a half, the additional time is needed for setup, preparation, and cleanup.

Lantern House gratefully accepts monetary donations as well as a variety of items that support the individuals and families we serve. Accepted donations include: • Clothing • Shoes • Hygiene items • Perishable food • Non-perishable food These contributions help meet immediate needs while providing comfort and stability to our community.

At this time, Lantern House is unable to accept: • Mattresses • Car seats • Televisions