Severe weather can create unexpected challenges. If you or your family need support during inclement weather, this page provides information on available resources and assistance. Our community’s safety and well-being are important to us, and we encourage you to reach out and use these supports as needed.
If you or any families need assistance with completing applications for services please contact our Social Worker, Monica Haymer monica_haymer@dpsnc.net
Additional Resources:
Shelters & Safety
Winter Shelters: Open Table Ministries operates an expanded winter shelter for adults from 7-8:30 p.m. at 806 Clarendon St (Nov 15, 2025 – March 15, 2026).
White Flag Shelters: Activated during extreme cold; check for active locations on the city's website.
Special Needs Shelter Registration: Residents with functional needs can register for assistance during evacuations via Durham County Emergency Management.
Emergency Resources
-Durham County Utility Services
-First-Presbyterian Church
305 East Main St,
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-5511
-Second Mile Ministries
2601 Hillsborough Rd,
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-3596
-White Rock Baptist
Church
3400 Fayetteville St,
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 688-8136
Call 211 to find other
services in your area.
-Food Banks/Pantries
Durham Community Food Pantry
2020 Chapel Hill Rd #30, Durham,
NC 27707
Wed 10 AM–1 PM & 5 PM–7 PM, Thu
10 AM–1 PM
-St. Philip’s Episcopal Church
403 E Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Tues 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
-First Calvary Baptist Church
1311 Morehead Ave, Durham, NC
27707
Tues & Thu 10 AM–1 PM
-Walltown Neighborhood Ministries
917 Onslow St, Durham, NC 27705
Pantry dates & hours vary – call for
info
-The Salvation Army of Durham NC 909 Liberty St, Durham, NC 27701
Free Food Friday 10 AM–12 PM
Call (919) 688-7306 for pantry
appointment
Full Directory: End Hunger Durham