Cumberland County Emergency Services closely monitors weather conditions and coordinates with Cumberland County Community Development and community partners to make White Flag shelter determinations and preparations. When the National Weather Service reports freezing temperatures, Cumberland County will recommend opening the following area White Flag Shelters:
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, and the Fayetteville Day Resource Center at 128 S. King St. Patrons will be picked up from the designated locations between 5:45 -7:30 p.m. and will be returned to those locations 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.
*Cumberland County partners directly with True Vine Ministries to provide White Flag shelter services. True Vine was selected as part of an RFI process in November 2023 to choose a partner for White Flag shelter services.
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 will be provided to and from the Fayetteville Day Resource Center at 128 S. King St.. Pick-up time is 6 p.m. and return time is 6:30 a.m. 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.
In addition to White Flag Shelters, the County, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville, opens several public facilities, during business hours, as warming centers. Click here to learn more.