MUST Ministries alerts community to cold weather shelter options

During the recent frigid temperatures, MUST works hard to provide warmth and comfort for those who have no place to call home. According to Executive Vice President Angela Phelps, “MUST’s warming shelter does not turn anyone away at any time once the temperatures hit 35 or colder.”

“When women and children arrive, we make sure they are welcomed in out of the elements and shown hospitality by providing warm hearts, hot coffee/drinks and food, as well as shelter. We partner with the Extension to provide shelter to men overnight during cold weather,” she explained.

“For anyone arriving ahead of the 8 p.m. opening - we invite them to have dinner at our Loaves and Fishes Community Kitchen, then stay for the night,” she said.

When cold weather extends several days, MUST not only provides the Cold Weather Shelter, but also a Warming Center for daytime safety. Food, clothing and staff are available.

According to Phelps, MUST has made a significant effort to communicate information about the Cold Weather shelter, including posting it on their web site, posting and distributing flyers around the community, notifying police, posting notices on all social media and even sending staff into the woods and where those living in homelessness might seek refuge.

“We want to be sure everyone knows not to try to brave this cold. Just come in and let us serve you so you can be safe.”