With frigid winter weather upon us, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has announced the county’s Warming Center will be opening on Saturday, November 15th. Located at the Naval Reserve Facility in Kearny at 53 S. Hackensack Avenue, the Warming Center provides a safe, warm place for individuals experiencing homelessness. The Center will operate nightly beginning this Saturday, November 15th through March 31, 2026, and may remain open longer if a Code Blue is called before or after those dates. It will also be available during the day when temperatures stay at or below 32°F.
Transportation will be provided from Jersey City, Hoboken, and North Bergen to ensure anyone in need can access the Warming Center.
“Hudson County is committed to helping our most vulnerable residents throughout the winter,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “As temperatures drop in the coming months, we are here to provide shelter, medical care, and nourishing meals to anyone who needs them. Our goal is simple: to ensure that every member of our community feels safe, supported, and cared for during the coldest months of the year.”
All emergency shelter beds and overflow slots in Hudson County should be used before transporting individuals to the Warming Center, which serves as a last-resort option. Alliance Community Healthcare will provide daily medical services and referrals on-site.
To that end, individuals seeking shelter are directed to one of the emergency shelters below:
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St. Lucy’s Shelter (619 Grove St., Jersey City): 24-hour; latest walk-in accepted at 11:00 p.m.
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PERC Shelter (111 37th St., Union City): 24-hour; open for dinner at 6 p.m.; no cut-off time.
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Hoboken Shelter (300 Bloomfield St., Hoboken): 7 days a week – from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; latest walk-in accepted at 8:00 p.m.
Transportation to the Warming Center in Kearny will be provided from the following locations at specific times – residents are encouraged to line-up at least 15 minutes prior to departure:
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CPSNJ Drop In-Center (422 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jersey City): Pick-up at 5:30 p.m. (line formation begins at 5:15 p.m.)
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Journal Square (JFK Boulevard and Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City): Pick-up at 6:00 p.m. (line formation begins at 5:45 p.m.)
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North Bergen Town Hall (43rd Street and Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen): Pick-up at 7:00 p.m. (line formation begins at 6:45 p.m.)
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Hoboken Terminal (Observer Highway and Park Avenue, Hoboken): Pick-up at 7:30 p.m. (line formation begins at 7:15 p.m.)
Additionally, the following Hudson County shelters and Drop-In programs are available to residents seeking shelter during the day:
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GSCDC Hudson CASA Drop-In Center (514 Newark Avenue, Jersey City): Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Hudson County Integrated Services CSPNJ (422 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Jersey City): Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Hoboken Shelter (300 Bloomfield Avenue, Hoboken): 7 days a week, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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PERC Shelter (111 37th Street, Union City): Open 24/7
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St. Lucy’s Shelter (619 Grove Street, Jersey City): Open 24/7
If individuals have missed the Warming Center transportation and are in need of emergency shelter, they should call NJ 2-1-1 by dialing 2-1-1.