When freezing temperatures hit Cape May County, The Branches opens its doors to provide warmth, food, showers, safety, and connection to neighbors who need a place to go.

Alan ventured out on a very cold and snowy day to pick up a donation for our Food Pantry from the EMS team in Wildwood Crest.

The doors stay open longer.

The heat stays on longer.

The showers stay running.

The coffee stays hot.

And our neighbors have somewhere safe to go.

Cold Blue days last year.

Average guests served per winter day

The average summer daily guest count

Increased heat, hot water for showers, and electricity for extended hours.

Coffee, food, paper goods, cleaning materials, and personal care items.

Ensuring the safety and comfort of all guests

Gloves, hand warmers, and transportation assistance

On a Code Blue day, someone might walk through our doors looking for nothing more than a warm place to sit.

They might have breakfast. Take a shower. Get a fresh pair of socks. Drink a cup of coffee. Talk with a staff member. Charge their phone. Ask about transportation. Connect with a case manager.

And for a few hours, they are warm.

That’s what Warmth for Winter makes possible.