St. Louis expands shelter for cold weather

St. Louis city and county officials are expanding emergency shelter services as freezing temperatures approach the region this weekend, providing additional places for people experiencing homelessness to escape the cold. The city has secured 100 additional overflow beds, bringing its total shelter capacity to approximately 500 for Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15. The additional space will be available beginning Friday at 6 p.m. for men, women and families. The expansion comes ahead of the city’s annual Code Blue program, which officially begins Dec. 1. City officials said they worked with the National Weather Service and local service providers to prepare for the approaching cold weather. St. Louis County opened its seasonal emergency warming shelter Monday, Nov. 9, at the Salvation Army Family Haven, 10740 Page Ave. The shelter will remain open through March 5, 2027.

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