HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County is activating its cold weather shelters on the nights of Monday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday, Nov. 11, as the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures, with wind chill, to drop to or below 40 degrees. The temporary shelters are intended for those who are homeless or living in homes without adequate heat and have no other options for a warm place to stay.
Shelter organizers anticipate high demand and limited capacity. Residents are strongly encouraged to first exhaust personal resources, such as staying with family or friends, before seeking shelter.
The county is collaborating with multiple organizations to provide limited-capacity cold weather shelters exclusively for adults. Intake will run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both Monday, Nov. 10, and Tuesday, Nov. 11, but may close earlier if shelters reach capacity.
The adult shelter locations are:
- Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park: 107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606
- Hyde Park United Methodist Church (Preferred Media Location): 500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606
- Tampa Bay Mission of Hope: 110 Parsons Blvd. Brandon, FL 33511
- Amazing Love Ministries: 3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
- Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries: 2104 Mud Lake Rd. Plant City, 33566
- The Portico: 1001 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, 33602
Assistance for Families with Minor Children
Congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is offering assistance to families with minor children by supplying a limited number of two-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Pre-registration is required for these motel vouchers.
- Families must call (813) 209-1176 to secure a voucher.
- Phone lines will be open until 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, or until all vouchers have been distributed.
Donations Welcome
All cold-weather shelters are accepting donations to help their guests. Needed items include hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and toiletry items.
READ: Cold Weather Forces Pinellas County Shelters To Open Monday Night
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