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Hillsborough County cold weather shelters will be open again this weekend. Details below. Hillsborough Cold Weather Shelters to Open Saturday and Sunday NightHillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 30, 2026) – Hillsborough County’s cold weather shelters will be activated on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, for the homeless and those living in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations. Hillsborough County activates cold weather shelters when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., which is forecasted to occur Saturday and Sunday night in Hillsborough County.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 Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.The Portico1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602(preferred media location)Hyde Park United Methodist Church – Harnish Center500 W. Platt St., Tampa, FL 33606Tampa Bay Mission of Hope110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511Amazing Love Ministries3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries2104 Mud Lake Rd., Plant City, FL 33566Hyde Park United Methodist Church – Magnolia Building (Sunday only)414 S. Magnolia Ave., Tampa, FL 33606Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park (Sunday only)107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. Metropolitan Ministries is supplying a limited number of 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 Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, February 1, until 5 p.m. each day, or until all available vouchers have been distributed.### ... See MoreSee Less

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Cold Weather Shelters are Opened Again Tonight. See below for details.Hillsborough County, Fla. (Jan. 28, 2026) - Hillsborough County's cold weather shelters will be activated on Wednesday, Jan. 28, for the homeless and those living in homes without adequate heat who are unable to find other accommodations. Hillsborough County activates cold weather shelters when the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to dip to or below 40 degrees with wind chill for two consecutive hours between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., which is forecasted to occur Wednesday night in Hillsborough County.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 Wednesday, Jan. 28, unless they reach capacity prior to that time.Hyde Park United Methodist Church - Magnolia Building414 S. Magnolia Ave., Tampa, FL 33606Preferred media locationTampa Bay Mission of Hope110 S. Parsons Blvd., Brandon, FL 33511Church of God of Prophecy Hyde Park107 S. Oregon Ave., Tampa, FL 33606Amazing Love Ministries3304 E. Columbus Dr., Tampa, FL 33605Greater New Hope Church Anointed Ministries2104 Mud Lake Rd., Plant City, FL 33566The Portico1001 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33602All congregate shelters are reserved for adults only. ... See MoreSee Less

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