Cold Weather Shelters Open Across Brevard County on January 26

Community partners opened cold weather shelters across Brevard County on Jan. 26, offering warm space and meals as overnight lows were forecast near 39 degrees.

Cold weather shelters opened across Brevard County on Sunday, Jan. 26 as the National Weather Service in Melbourne forecast overnight lows near 39 degrees. Community partners arranged the openings to provide warm, safe places for individuals and families and to serve dinner and breakfast. The report lists several faith-based and nonprofit locations in Titusville, Cocoa and Melbourne. The article noted residents were encouraged to share the information and to check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures fell. Shelters and times: - LifePointe Ministries — 4220 South Hopkins Ave., Titusville; opened at 5:30 p.m.; dinner and breakfast provided. - The Sharing Center of Central Brevard — 113 Aurora St., Cocoa; opened at 6:00 p.m.; dinner and breakfast provided. - Matthew's Hope — 825 Forrest Ave., Cocoa; opened at 4:00 p.m.; dinner and breakfast provided. - Providence Connects at Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene — 2745 S. Babcock St., Melbourne; opened at 5:30 p.m.; dinner and breakfast provided. - Forecast: The National Weather Service reported overnight temperatures near 39 degrees. Summary: The openings provided immediate warm space and meals for people in need during the colder night. Undetermined at this time.