There are many organizations that are accepting donations to help folks in need and many places where they can get inside out of the cold.
SAN ANTONIO — Organizations across the city are rallying together making sure those in need stay safe during the upcoming artic blast.
City of San Antonio
The City of San Antonio will have numerous warming centers open.
These locations are used as places for residents to stay warm. Anyone coming to these locations should bring clothes, supplies and medicine. The centers are accessible and inclusive.
For a map of the locations CLICK HERE.
For more information from the City of San Antonio, check out their cold weather website.
Eagle’s Flight Advocacy & Outreach
Over the past 11 years Eagles Flight has worked with the homeless population, making sure some of their needs are met. During the upcoming artic blast, they are once again standing with them.
“We are accepting donations of non-perishable food items, blankets, hats, coats, jackets, socks, anything that’s needed to help someone stay warm in this cold weather,” said Pamela Allen, CEO and founder of Eagle’s Flight.
Eagles Flight will also be distributing supplies to families in need, adding with the outages experienced during the 2021 artic blast they will be on alert.
If you would like to help Eagles Flight with donations, you can click here. You can also drop off donations at one of their locations below.
Here is a list of things needed:
- Blankets, sheets
- Socks, shoes
- Gloves, scarves and
- Beanies
- Coats, jackets and sweaters
- Non perishable food items and easy to open cans
- Hygiene items, travel sizes work better
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Paper products, plates, cups and utensils
Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach Southside Center at 2815 West Southcross is open if you would like to donate there, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Our House Ministries
You can also drop off supplies to Our House Ministries at 2423 Palo Alto Road, anytime after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Corazon Ministries
Corazon Ministries will also be providing warm relief for the Alamo City’s homeless community as frigid conditions surge through Texas this week.
- Day Center Hours – Monday through Friday – 7am-6pm
- Overnight Shelter – to be determined daily
- Monday – 1/6 – OPEN – 7pm to 6am
- Tuesday – 1/7 – OPEN – 7pm to 6am
- Wednesday – 1/8 – OPEN – 7pm to 6am
- Thursday – 1/9 – TBD
- Friday – 1/10 – TBD
They are located at 504 Avenue E, SATX 78215 (Fetter Hall at Grace Lutheran Church).
To learn more about Corazon Ministries’ shelter hours this week, go here.
The Impact Center
The Impact Center hopes to make an impact on people who are on the streets and struggling. Pastor Jimmy Robles of Last Chance Ministries said transforming lives starts by building relationships.
The Impact Center is located at 1311 North Zarzamora Street. Pastor Robles said they’re in desperate need of men’s clothing, volunteers and barbers who are willing to give back their time and talent. You can call them at (210) 227-4451.
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Inner City Development
Inner City has gone through all their winter jackets from their emergency clothing room. If you have a jacket, scarf, beanie, or gloves you can donate, please bring them to Inner City Development at 1300 Chihuahua St. in the morning 9:00 am. to 12:00 p.m.
Bread and Blankets
Bread and Blankets is collecting warm clothing and blankets until this freeze passes. Corazon has opened up there space at 504 Avenue E as an emergency shelter on the campus of the Grace Lutheran Church. Please see the link to their post that is looking for volunteers to help them keep the space open 24 hours. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19DutEYhzT/
Please follow their page to stay up to date on Street Outreach efforts all over the City of San Antonio.
Amazon Cold Weather needs Wishlist:
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Donation links are at the bottom of their website.
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If you are wondering what types of items might be needed, check out this story from Sue Calberg back in 2022.
Susana Segura has a list of inexpensive every day items that mean the most.
“My top five items: hats, gloves, socks, waterproofing like tarps or Mylar blankets and light weight blankets. If you are donating items to houseless camps, or houseless folks, it’s a lot easier to buy inexpensive items, because things like socks, for example, become disposable,” Segura said, adding that socks aren’t just for feet.
“Socks can also function as emergency gloves and they can keep your arms warmer underneath a jacket or sweater,” Segura said.