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For Immediate Release: November 26, 2025

For Media Inquiries:
Wil Glenn, Community Relations Director
wglenn@orangecountync.gov
(office) 919.245.2302

As temperatures drop, Orange County and the Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC) are partnering once again to operate the Cold Weather Cots program, offering emergency overnight shelter for residents living unhoused during the winter season. Temperatures are expected to be in the 20s and 30s during the nighttime hours on Thursday, Nov. 27, Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29, which would qualify as “White Flag" nights.

The IFC shelter locations will operate every night through March, while Orange County shelters will open on “White Flag” nights when temperatures are forecasted at or below 32 degrees.

The IFC shelters include:

Guests should arrive between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. and leave by 8 a.m. Those arriving after 8 p.m. should notify staff in advance. Daily availability can be confirmed by calling 919-929-6380 (extension 3000 for men, 4000 for women).

The Orange County shelters are open to men, women, and families and accept walk-ins. Cots, blankets, and snacks are provided. The times for these shelters are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Locations include:

Residents can call 919-245-2490 to confirm which Hillsborough location is open each night.

In addition to shelter, a free weekday dinner is served from 5 to 5:45 p.m. at the IFC Commons Community Kitchen, 110 W. Main St., Carrboro.

Residents are encouraged to check current weather conditions at www.weather.gov/RAH to prepare for cold nights.

For more information, visit www.orangecountync.gov/OCPEH or contact Orange County Housing Department at 919-245-2490.