City Of Birmingham To Operate Warming Station At Boutwell Auditorium Dec. 24-26

Birmingham AL

21 December, 2020

9:22 PM

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Press release from the City of Birmingham: BIRMINGHAM, AL – Dec. 21, 2020 – The City of Birmingham will host a warming station at Boutwell Auditorium Dec. 24, 25 and 26 because freezing temperatures are predicted for those evenings. The warming station's operating hours will be 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day. Boutwell Auditorium is located at 1930 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd. Crews will accept the following items: * New coats, blankets, skull caps, gloves and scarves * Individually wrapped snacks such as grain bars, crackers, chips, honey buns, etc. Donors may pull in front of Boutwell, where someone will unload their vehicle. Donations may be dropped off on Dec. 21, 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. On Dec. 24 and 25, people may drop off donations after 3 p.m. Those seeking shelter must wear masks, Masks will be provided for those who don't have a mask. For more information and for interviews about the warming station, please contact Don Lupo at 205-335-4573. This press release was produced by the City of Birmingham. The views expressed are the author's own.