City of Farmington Offers Options for Those Seeking Shelter During Cold Temperatures
Emergency Shelters and Day Shelters Now Open in Farmington
Farmington, Missouri (November 10, 2025) – The City of Farmington is prepared to meet the potential need for shelters this fall and winter. As cooler temperatures set in, the City is reminding citizens there are options available for those in need, including emergency overnight shelters, warming shelters, and day shelters.
EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS
The Uplift Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter, located at 609 Wallace Road in Farmington, is operated by East Missouri Action Agency, and offers shelter from 5pm-8am daily. If the daytime temperature is 40° or below, the shelter will be open twenty-four hours a day.
Anyone is eligible to stay at the Uplift Shelter, with the exception of sex offenders and those who have been previously banned. The shelter houses, men, women, and children. Please call 573-454-2304 for information about staying at the shelter. For the most current updates and volunteer opportunities, please follow the Uplift Shelter Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/upliftshelterbyEMAA.
Additional overnight shelter options in the Farmington area include the Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council, which can be reached at 573-358-3913, and Shared Blessings Transitional Housing, available at 573-358-2998. Both facilities are located in Bonne Terre, Missouri, and provide long-term support and housing solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness.
WARMING SHELTERS AND DAY SHELTERS
East Missouri Action Agency also operates the Uplift Day Shelter. The Day Shelter, located at 605 Wallace Road in Farmington, is now open from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday.
The Uplift Day Shelter offers solutions for those experiencing homelessness. This includes providing nutritious meals, showers, laundry, case management, resource connections, job search coaching and support, and additional services to help meet basic needs and promote stability. Those in need may contact the shelter at 573-454-2304 for more information about services.
Anyone in need of a warming shelter is welcome to visit any publicly accessible City of Farmington building during regular business hours. These facilities are available to individuals seeking relief from cold weather, as well as those who may be impacted by power outages during winter storms.
Locations include:
Farmington City Hall
110 W Columbia St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon – Fri)
Development Services/City Light & Water
101 S Jefferson St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon – Fri)
Farmington Civic Center
2 Black Knight Dr
5:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon – Fri)
7:00AM – 6:00PM (Saturday)
8:00AM – 6:00PM (Sunday)
Farmington Public Library
101 N A St
10:00AM – 9:00 PM (Mon -Thurs)
10:00AM – 6:00PM (Friday)
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Saturday)
Farmington Police Department
310 Ste. Genevieve Ave
24/7
Farmington Fire Department
222 E Columbia St
24/7
City offices will be closed on the following holidays: Veterans Day (November 11th), Thanksgiving (November 27th & 28th), Christmas (December 24th & 25th), New Years Eve (December 31st), New Years Day (January 1st). The Police and Fire Departments will remain open 24/7 during the holidays.
Farmington Police Chief, Chris Bullock, stated, “If you encounter a homeless person, and they are willing to accept help, you may contact Central Dispatch at 573-431-3131. Our officers can assist in getting the person to a warming shelter if needed. If you believe someone is in immediate distress, please call 911 for emergency services.”
It is important to note; Farmington City Ordinance does not outlaw loitering. Loitering laws are often limited because they can risk violating constitutional rights. Vagrancy laws in the United States were invalidated in 1972 following the Supreme Court decision in Papachristou v. City of Jacksonville.
Bullock went on to say, “If you encounter someone asking for money, keep in mind there are many reputable charities right here in our community working to provide assistance for the most vulnerable. Organizations like East Missouri Action Agency and the Farmington Food Pantry can make a big impact with your donations.”
Homelessness is on the rise nationwide, with an eighteen percent increase from 2023 to 2024, according to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. One in five homeless individuals are children, and nearly thirty percent of homeless individuals are working but can’t afford stable housing.
Homelessness occurs for many reasons and is not just about addiction. Many people experience homelessness due to a lost job, fire, a rental home being condemned, physical or mental illness, disability, or domestic violence.
For more information on shelter options and City Ordinance please contact Farmington City Hall at 573.756.1701.
Media Contacts
Gregory S. Beavers, MPPA
City Administrator
City of Farmington
Kristen White
Communications Director
City of Farmington
