LIST: Warming shelters opening across the Valley
The Rio Grande Valley is preparing for the arctic blast coming to the area. Some Valley cities are offering up warming shelters for those in need of a warm place to stay during the frigid weather.
Below is a list of available shelters. We will be updating the list periodically, continue to check back for updated locations.
If you know of an additional warming shelter in your area, please email us at news@krgv.com.
CAMERON COUNTY
Harlingen
Loaves and fishes
514 South E Street
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone: 956-423-1014
The shelter will be opened for overnight accommodations beginning Monday, January 20. All individuals must be screened by the Community Health Nurse at the shelter's front office. Items to bring include medications, water, a pillow and blanket. Shelter accommodations are on a day-to-day basis.
HIDALGO COUNTY
City of Alamo
Jesus "Jesse" Vela Jr. Middle School
1819 US-83 BUS, Alamo, B Gym
Shelter will open on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Meals will be provided, pets on leashes are welcome. All individuals seeking shelter are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows, medications and toiletries.
City of Donna
Donna Recreation Center
307 Miller Avenue
Valley Metro contact: 1-800-574-8322
The Donna warming shelter will open on Monday, January 20 through Wednesday, January 22. Intake will be from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. and shelter operations will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Valley Metro will be providing transportation to the shelter through Route 32 for residents who need it. Service date and time are listed below:
Monday: After 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City of Edinburg
Michael Sekula Memorial Library
1906 S. Closner Blvd.
The warming center will open on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at 6 p.m. and close on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at 8 a.m. It will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. and close again on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 at 8 a.m.
Patrons are encouraged to bring essential items, including a pillow, blanket, non-perishable food and snacks and any necessary medication. Pets will not be allowed.
City of Elsa
Capello Gym, located at Edcouch-Elsa High School North
601 N. Yellow Jacket Drive
The warming shelter will open on Monday, Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. and will be open through Wednesday, Jan. 22 at noon.
All individuals seeking shelter are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows, medications and personal toiletries.
Weslaco
First Baptist Church
600 South Kansas Avenue
Phone: 956-968-9585
The church will open as a warming shelter on Monday, January 20 through Friday, January 24. Shelter operations will be from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. and intake hours will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mission
Mission Parks and Recreation
721 North Bryan Road
Phone: 956-580-8760
The shelter will open on Monday, January 20 at 6 p.m. and close on Wednesday, January 22 at 9 a.m.
Mercedes
Mercedes Recreation Center
1202 North Vermont
The center will open its doors on Monday, January 20 from 6 p.m. to midnight. The shelter will remain open throughout the night if residents take advantage of the space, otherwise will close if no one arrives. The shelter will remain open on Tuesday, January 21 at 8 a.m. and officially close on Wednesday, January 22, at noon.
Residents are encouraged to bring their own blanket, pillows, food, snack and other necessities. Pets are not allowed unless they are service animals.
City of Pharr
Jaime Escalante Middle School
6123 S. Cage Blvd.
Gym A
Shelter will open on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Meals will be provided, pets on leashes are welcome. All individuals seeking shelter are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows, medications and toiletries.
City of San Juan
Dr. Daniel P. King PSJA College & University Center, U Building.
704 W. Ridge Road, entrance via Veterans & Bears Trail
Shelter will open on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025.
Meals will be provided, pets on leashes are welcome. All individuals seeking shelter are encouraged to bring their own blankets, pillows, medications and toiletries.
STARR COUNTY
Rio Grande City
RGC Public Safety Building
650 North FM 755
Phone: 956-487-8892
The warming center will be open overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Monday, January 20 through Thursday, January 23.
Residents are asked to bring hygiene products, blankets, pillows, towels and any necessary medications. Pets are not allowed at the center.
Roma
Roma Fire Department
901 East Grant Street
Hours: The fire department will open their doors beginning Sunday night through Wednesday night.
Individuals are asked to bring blankets and pillows, along with their own hygiene products and medications.
Willacy County
Willacy County Sheriff's Office
1371 Industrial Drive, Raymondville
Phone: 956-689-5576
The sheriff's office will open their doors on Sunday, January 19 at 5 p.m. and close on Wendesday, January 22 at 12 p.m.
Individuals who need transportation to the warming shelter should call their 24-hour dispatch and also bring any medications they are taking.
Raymondville
Raymondville Community Center (next to the Raymondville Police Department)
523 West Hidalgo Avenue
Hours: The center will be open 24 hours beginning Sunday, January 19 at 5 p.m. through Friday, January 24 at 12 p.m.
All individuals must register at the Raymondville Police Department before entering the center. Items to bring include medication, blankets, food and pillows.