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Cumberland County White Flag Shelter and Warming Center Updates for Feb. 19 - 20

Feb 19, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Due to inclement weather, the following White Flag Shelter and warming center changes are implemented on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, and Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

When opening determinations are made, warming center and White Flag shelter details are shared on the County’s website and social media channels. Residents are encouraged visit those locations for the most up-to-date and specific information.

WARMING CENTERS

Warming center locations are closed Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

County locations will have a delayed open time of 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Fayetteville Parks and Recreation, FAST and Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center will open at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

Cumberland County Department of Social Services Auxiliary Lobby

Location: 1225 Ramsey St.

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*Masks or face coverings are encouraged for those with preexisting conditions.

Cumberland County Department of Public Health First Floor Lobby

Location: 1235 Ramsey St.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*Masks or face coverings are required in some areas and immediately following a COVID-19 infection or close contact. Citizens with preexisting conditions are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering.

Cumberland County Public Libraries

Location: All eight Cumberland County Public Library locations will be open as warming centers.

Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Headquarters Library, Cliffdale, North Regional, and Hope Mills branches are also open Sundays, 2 - 6 p.m. To find your local library, go to cumberlandcountync.gov/library.

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation - Recreation Center Lobbies

Location: Recreation center locations, contact information and programming schedules are posted at fcpr.us/facilities/recreation-centers/.

Hours: Recreation center hours, contact information and programming schedules are posted at fcpr.us/facilities/recreation-centers/.

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby

Location: 505 Franklin St.

Hours: Operating hours for FAST are posted at fayettevillenc.gov/city-services/transit/about-fast/operating-hours-schedules.

Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center

Location: 128 South King St., Fayetteville

Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn more by visiting faycares.org.

WHITE FLAG SHELTERS

Due to inclement weather and poor road conditions, transportation services may conclude early.

True Vine Ministries (J Center)

Location: 5315 Morganton Rd., Fayetteville

Hours: 6 p.m. – 7 a.m. *Intake begins at 5:45 p.m.

Transportation to the J Center will be provided from the Cumberland County Headquarters Library at 300 Maiden Ln., Fayetteville. Patrons will be picked up from the designated location between 5 - 6:45 p.m. and returned to that location between 7 - 8:45 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. For more information about the J Center, go to truevinenc.com/white-flag-shelter.

Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center

Location: 111 N. Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake

Hours: 6 p.m. – 8 a.m. *Intake from 5:30 – 9 p.m.

Transportation has concluded for the day. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. For more information about Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center, call 910-494-2715 or email treyct5@gmail.com.

The Salvation Army of the Sandhills Region

Location: 245 Alexander St., Fayetteville

Hours: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. *Intake from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Updates will be provided on the Cumberland County website, cumberlandcountync.gov/white-flag-shelters, cumberlandcountync.gov/emergencyservices/cooling-warming-centers and County social media pages @CCNCGov. 

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    Fayetteville, NC 28301

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    Contact Us

    Phone: 910-438-4025
    Email:
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    Director: Diane B. Rice
    Address:

    226 Bradford Avenue
    Fayetteville, NC 28301