INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — As chilly temperatures continue to sweep into the county, a local Christian ministry announced it would open a cold weather shelter Monday for residents to escape the weather.
The Source, an outreach ministry for the homeless and needy, will provide a cold weather shelter Monday night, emergency service officials said. The ministry is located at 1015 Commerce Avenue, Vero Beach.
Guests should arrive and plan to register between 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. A meal will be served, officials said.
1-6-20: The cold night shelter will open tonight at The Source, 1015 Commerce Ave., Vero Beach. Guests should plan to arrive and register 8PM-11PM. A meal will be served. Donations will be accepted until 9:00 p.m. Call Tony at 717-435-2312 for more information.
— Indian River EOC (@IndianRiverEOC) January 6, 2020
Officials said donations would be accepted until 9 p.m. The facility is in need of monetary donations, blankets, hats and gloves.
Those who want more information can contact Executive Director Tony Zorbaugh at 717-435-2312.
Monday will be sunny with a high temperature near 66 degrees. Monday evening will have a low temperature near 49 degrees, meteorologists said.
Tuesday through Friday will have high temperatures in the mid-to-high 70s. The weekdays will have low temperatures mainly in the 50s and 60s, according to National Weather Service in Melbourne.
Temperatures were expected to warm up this upcoming weekend. Saturday and Sunday will both have high temperatures in the 80s and low temperatures in the 70s.