Program is expected to have high demand and limited capacity
CORRECTION: Address for Hyde Park UMC has been updated. This is the preferred media location.
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 4, 2025) - Hillsborough County's cold weather shelters program will be activated today, Saturday, Jan. 4, for the homeless and those who live in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations. The National Weather Service expects local temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill in Hillsborough County on Saturday night.
Shelter organizers are expecting high demand with limited capacity, so residents who need a warm place to stay are encouraged to use all resources like friends and family as a first option.
Hillsborough County is partnering with the following organizations to provide limited-capacity cold weather shelters for adults. All shelters will take in guests from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.
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
212 S. St. Cloud Ave. Building A, Valrico, FL 33594
Amazing Love Ministries
3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605
All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of single-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. Pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling the number below. Phone lines will be open Saturday, Jan. 4, until 5 p.m. Families with minor children should call (813) 209-1176.