Pierce County Winter Weather Resources

With cold winter weather upon us, we want to share some local resources available in our area offering warmth and nourishment.

This includes warming centers, overnight shelters, food banks, and safety information.

You can also find additional year-round community resources on our website.

Food Banks

Nourish Pierce County - Nearest Food Bank Locator

Nourish Pierce County - Local Food Bank Calendar and Schedule

Warming Centers

Within City of Puyallup

Cold Weather Resources - Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness (also provides cold weather safety information)

Overnight Shelters

Pierce County Overnight Shelters

Pierce County Homeless Service Sites

Homeless Programs - Pierce County

Homeless Emergency Shelter Availability - Pierce County

Only a few shelters accept walk-ins, and those often have a waitlist, so it is best to contact the shelter prior to arrival. Many shelters list open beds - if it is just a few beds, it is worth a phone call to ensure availability.

Cold Weather Safety Information

Tacoma Pierce County Health Department - Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia

CDC - Preventing Hypothermia

Mental Health

Feeling Blue? What Parents Should Know About Seasonal Sadness in Kids and Teens - Seattle Children's Hospital