Conditions
The Source's Cold Night Shelter will open when the Vero Beach temperature is forecasted to be:
35°F or 40°F with rain
The official forecast is made through the Indian River County Emergency Management Division.
Decision for action will be made by 12:00 noon of a shelter day.
Information Center
The Indian River County Emergency Management Division provides a phone-in center for Cold Night Shelter status:
772-567-2129
Meals
A delicious hot dinner will be served at 6:00pm, and a light breakfast will be made available the next morning. Coffee (and hot cocoa for the kids!) will also be on hand for our overnight guests.
Bedding
Blankets will be distributed to our Cold Night Shelter guests. We have additional blankets available for cold weather handouts.
Guidelines
The Source's Cold Night Shelter is provided for the benefit of the entire homeless community. All of our guests are asked to adhere to a few important guidelines in order to maintain the safety and security of this environment.
1. Cold Night Shelter guests should arrive no later than 9:00pm.
2. A reasonable amount of personal belongings may be stored in a designated area.
3. Intoxicating and controlled substances cannot be tolerated.
4. Disorderly conduct cannot be permitted.
5. No loitering outside the building, and no smoking breaks permitted after 9:30pm.
Donations needed:
1. Blankets
2. Jackets
3. Sweaters
4. Small portions of Hot Food and snack items, including drinking items. (for large portion food items please call ahead).
