Hillsborough County, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2025) - Hillsborough County's cold weather shelters will be activated on Monday night, Nov. 10, and Tuesday night, Nov. 11, 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 Monday night and Tuesday 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, such as family and friends, 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 Monday, Nov. 10, and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov 11, 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
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, FL 33566
The Portico
1001 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of two-night motel vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis for families with minor children. Pre-registration is required for motel vouchers by calling (813) 209-1176. Phone lines will be open Monday, Nov. 10, until 5 p.m. or until they run out of vouchers.
All cold weather shelters are accepting donations, such as hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and toiletry items.