City of Trenton to Offer Warming Shelter from Sunday, January 19 to Monday, January 20, 2025
The City of Trenton announces a Code Blue from Sunday, January 19, 2025, through Monday, January 20, 2025. A Code Blue extreme cold alert may be declared when temperatures drop below freezing and weather conditions pose a threat to the homeless population.
Currently, the National Weather Service predicts that the temperature will drop below 30 degrees. As a result, the City of Trenton will be providing a warming shelter at the Sam Naples Senior Center, located at 611 Chestnut Avenue, on January 19 to 20, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The City of Trenton will provide transportation and light refreshments. Please call 609-989-3462 if you are in need of transportation to the center.
“I urge all Trenton residents to share this important information and look out for one another during these extreme cold conditions. By working together, we can help ensure the safety and well-being of our community,” stated Mayor W. Reed Gusciora
Contact the Trenton Police Department at 609-989-4000 to report individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness during severe weather conditions.
Additionally, the Rescue Mission of Trenton is a designated Code Blue shelter for Mercer County. Under normal conditions, the shelter is open from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily, but when Code Blue Alerts are issued. The Rescue Mission of Trenton is open 24 hours, the shelter is located at 89 Ewing Street, Trenton, NJ 08609. Call 609-695-1436 for additional information.
Families who are in need of shelter during a Code Blue can call NJ 2-1-1, which can be reached by dialing 211 or by texting your ZIP code to 898-211.
