Code Blue Shelter Protocols Level 3: Sunday 2/22 to Tuesday 2/24

The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services has activated Code Blue level 3 through Tuesday morning, meaning 450+ emergency shelter beds, in addition to the baseline of 400, are available in the city, and transportation to shelter will be available.

Walk-up Shelters

Walk-up shelter is available at the following locations:

• North City:
  • Peter & Paul - Jugan Shelter (single men and single women)
    3225 N. Florissant Ave.
• Central City:
  • Biddle Housing Opportunities Center (single men only)
    1212 N. 13th St.
• South City:
  • Peter & Paul - Sidney Shelter (single men, single women)
    112 Sidney St.

Additional locations, including space for families and those with pets, are available by appointment coordinated through the United Way 211 Helpline or by speaking with a coordinator at a rally point. If a walk-up shelter reaches capacity, transportation will be provided to another shelter with sufficient capacity.

Evening Transportation

Those seeking transportation to shelters can get picked up between 5 and 7 p.m. at the following rally point locations:

• North City:
  • Urban League Women's Business Center
    4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
• Central City:
  • Centenary United Methodist Church
    1610 Olive St. (use the Pine Street entrance).
• South City:
  • Loughborough Commons Parking Lot
    1020 Loughborough Ave. (between Schnucks and Lowe’s)

Each rally point has either a warming bus or an indoor warming facility available, in addition to a Metro Call-A-Ride shuttle that transports individuals to shelter. Each shuttle is staffed with both a driver and an outreach worker.

If alternative transportation is required, contact the United Way 211 Helpline by dialing 211.

Event Type: Announcement
When: Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Location:
Neighborhood: City-Wide
Ward: Many wards
Admission: Free.
Contact:
Contact Phone: 211