Anniston, AL – Per the Public Relations Directo, Jackson Hodges, the City of Anniston asks that everyone please be aware of freezing temperatures that are forecasted to begin October 18th (10/18/2022), and projected to continue through Wednesday, October 19th (10/19/22). In light of the weather conditions, a public warming station in The Bridge at Anniston First United Methodist Church(1400 Noble St, Anniston, AL 36201) will open at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 18th (10/18/22). The public warming station will remain open until Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 AM (10/20/2022).
This warming station has been made possible by the City of Anniston’s Community Task Force on Homelessness, led by United Way of East Central Alabama, in partnership with the Anniston First United Methodist Church, Interfaith Ministries of Calhoun County, and His Hands and Feet Ministries.
For more information on the warming station, please contact the local United Way via their 24/7 helpline by dialing 2-1-1. If you are interested in donating meals and/or assisting in meal preparations for the warming station, please contact Diane Smith’s His Hands and Feet Ministries at 704-904-8774.