In response to the impending forecast of freezing temperatures, the following parishes have opened shelters for those in need:
St. Landry Parish
The Yambilee building and Word Ministries will open its doors to the public on Monday, January 15, 2024, at 3:00 pm. President Bellard says animals are allowed inside as long as they do not pose a threat to other citizens inside the shelter.
If you require additional transportation assistance, please contact the parish government at 337-948-3688. If you operate a nursing home or care for the elderly and need assistance, you can contact the parish for more information.
The shelter has been extended to Sunday, January 21.
Vermilion Parish
Kaplan will have a warming Shelter set up Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
The KC Hall is located at 1007 N Lejeune Ave, and the group is working with the Red Cross to provide shelter for people to go to if they need help.
If you have questions or need assistance the KC Hall phone number is 337-643-9805 and that number will be manned beginning Monday afternoon.
Iberia Parish
The Iberia Homeless Shelter, Inc will open for those in need of shelter.
- Please contact Iberia Homeless Shelter, prior to the freeze for shelter.
- Contact 337-369-9900 or shelteriberia@bellsouth.net, starting Monday, January 15.
Lafayette Parish
In response to the imminent below-freezing temperatures, Lafayette Consolidated Government is opening a warming center to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or who lack adequate heat. Working in coordination with Catholic Charities of Acadiana and other community partners, this collaborative effort works to ensure the safety and well-being of the most vulnerable members of our community during this extreme weather event.
Those needing warm shelter can go to St. Joseph Diner, 613 W. Simcoe Street, starting at noon on Monday, January 15 to be transported to the prepared LCG warming center, or go in person to the Dupuis Recreation Center at Brown Park, 1234 E. Pont Des Mouton Road, beginning at noon. Warming centers will remain open until Wednesday when temperatures rise above the freezing mark. Public transportation will be provided from St. Joseph Diner from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday.
Calcasieu Parish
The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury is working with local agencies to provide shelter for people experiencing homelessness during the upcoming freezing weather event. Two shelters will open at 2760 Power Centre Parkway in Lake Charles and at the Sulphur Community Center at 501 E. Burton in Sulphur.
The Lake Charles location will open Monday, January 15 at 2:00 p.m. and will be open 24 hours daily until Thursday, Jan. 18 at 8:00 a.m. Three hot meals will be served daily, and shower and laundry facilities will be available.
The Sulphur facility will open today, Sunday January 14 at 6:00 p.m. and will be available for overnight use. It will close daily at 7:00 a.m. and open evenings at 6:00 p.m. through the end of the weather event. An evening meal and breakfast will be served. The Community Center will be open for their regular hours from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. but no beds will be available then. Lunch will be served.
The Lake Charles station is in partnership with Water’s Edge, The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office and Lake Charles Police Department.
CPPJ is working with the Sulphur Christian Community Coalition for the Sulphur Location.
All Acadiana Area Human Services District locations closed Tuesday.
This list will be updated as new shelter locations open.
