Shreveport Warming Centers: Cold Weather Shelters List and Locations (2025)

The temperatures have officially dropped, bringing that familiar, biting cold to North Louisiana, and we aren't even into the deep freeze of January or February yet.

This intense chill is more than just uncomfortable; it is extremely dangerous to the most vulnerable in our community, including the unhoused and neighbors struggling without electricity or heat.

Shreveport has been painfully reminded of this danger before, as happened in February 2021, when a local man was tragically found deceased after enduring a night of extreme cold in downtown Shreveport.

As temperatures are expected to drop into the 30s with periods of rain over the next several days, the Shreveport Police Department is urgently reminding residents, especially those without stable housing, to seek safety at local shelters and warming centers right away.

The following resources were shared by the Shreveport Police Department to help our community members stay safe and warm.

Shreveport Cold Weather Shelters and Resources

These locations are currently available to provide shelter and warmth during the severe cold:

Hope Connections – 2350 Levy St | (318) 670-4591 | No ID Required

Rescue Mission – 901 McNeil St | (318) 227-2868 | ID Required

The Lovewell Center – 605 Cotton St | (318) 606-2518 | Daytime Only, No ID

Hope House – 762 Austen Pl | (318) 220-7649 | Daytime Only, No ID

Winter Weather Shelter – 1054 Texas St | (318) 771-5180 | No ID Required

Salvation Army – 200 E Stoner | (318) 424-3200 | Male Only, ID Required

Highland Center – 520 Olive St | (318) 673-8440 | Daytime Only (9 AM–4 PM); Coats Available (12 PM–4 PM)

Crucial Safety Tips to Remember

The danger of cold weather goes beyond the temperature. Please follow these safety guidelines to protect yourself and your family:

Dress Warm: Wear multiple layers and limit the amount of time you spend outdoors.

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Absolutely avoid lighting fires in enclosed spaces, which can lead to deadly carbon monoxide buildup.

Practice Fire Safety: Use space heaters and open flames with extreme caution, keeping them well away from flammable materials to prevent fire hazards.

Watch for Squatters: The Shreveport Police Department is also asking residents to remain vigilant and report any suspected squatting in vacant homes, as individuals may attempt to heat them using unsafe methods, increasing the risk of structure fires.

Stay safe and please take the time to check on neighbors, particularly the elderly or those who may need assistance getting to a warming center.