KALISPELL — The Flathead Warming Center, a low barrier access shelter in Kalispell, is preparing for an uptick in overnight unhoused guests this week as freezing temperatures roll into Northwest Montana.
The overnight shelter opened for their fifth winter season two weeks ago, providing a warm safe place to sleep during the coldest months of the year.
Flathead Warming Center Executive Director Tonya Horn expects all 50 beds to be full this week as temperatures plummet into the teens overnight.
She said the shelter has extra jackets, gloves and handwarmers to give out to guests helping them stay warm when they venture outside.
“We expect beds to be full and we expect to also be utilizing our first responder beds where our community’s first responders can bring someone to us in the middle of the night who doesn’t have a place to stay," said Horn.
Horn said the Flathead Warming Center is accepting donations from the community and can always use more winter clothing and hand warmers.
