Winter Shelter 2025-2026

Open Table Ministry’s Expanded Winter Shelter

  • WHAT: Open Table Ministry will be providing 20 additional shelter beds to neighbors experiencing homelessness. The shelter will operate on a walk-in “first-come, first-served” basis with no referral needed.

  • WHEN: The Shelter will operate every night from November 15th through March 15th, with the exception of 11/26-11/30 & 12/23-12/29.

  • WHERE: The Shelter will be hosted at Asbury United Methodist Church, 806 Clarendon St., Durham, NC 27705. Asbury is located on the #11 Bus Route and the “Broad St. & Markham Ave” stop.

  • Download More Information: Open Table Ministry Expanded Shelter Flyer

Durham’s White Flag Plan

  • WHAT: Durham’s Shelters will operate on nights that are below 32 degrees or 35 degrees with participation.

  • WHERE: Urban Ministries, Families Moving Forward, Open Table Ministry, and Durham Rescue Mission will all have additional beds on White Flag Nights

  • HOW TO GET A BED: Call Entry-Point Durham at (984) 287-8313 when White Flag is declared.

  • Download More Information: White Flag Flyer