Warming Centers
Below is a list of local organizations offering warming services.
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AmeriCorps St. Louis – Winter Warming Shelter
Address: 1315 Ann Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Telephone: (314) 772-9002
Services: Emergency warming shelter during cold weather, safe indoor space, beds for people experiencing homelessness, activation typically when temps hit below thresholds (e.g., 25°F or below), accepts all adults and families.
Hours: Operates in extended winter season on specific days/temperatures; call for current schedule.
Biddle Housing Opportunity Center
Address: 1212 N 13th St, St. Louis, MO 63106
Telephone: (314) 612-1675
Services: Warming center and homeless services site — provides drop-in safe space during cold weather; also serves as an overnight shelter for men during Code Blue conditions.
Hours: Drop-in typically 8:00 am–4:30 pm (call for details during cold weather activation).
Salvation Army Family Haven – Winter Warming Emergency Shelter
Address: 10740 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63132
Telephone: (314) 423-7770
Services: Winter emergency warming shelter open 24/7 during cold weather operations; hot meals, laundry facilities, showers/hygiene access, case management support.
Hours: 24 hours/day while winter shelter is active (usually through early March when activated).
Loaves and Fishes Resource Center (Day Services & Limited Warm Space)
Address: 2055 Concourse Dr, St. Louis, MO (Westport area)
Telephone: Call United Way 211 for most current contact and access info
Services: Walk-in day services during cold weather including limited warm space, meals, laundry, hygiene access, shelter referrals.
Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 am–4:30 pm (varies).
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Activation of warming centers often depends on weather conditions (e.g., Code Blue alerts).
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