Cape Warming Center

09/03/2026

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo., (KBSI) — The Cape Warming Center is searching for a commercial property to serve as its location during the upcoming winter season.

09/03/2026

Friends – while right now it may be hard to think of freezing temperatures, we are steadily planning and preparing for our season ahead.

We have some promising leads, but are yet to have a confirmed space for this coming winter season. If you own or know of any commercial properties that might fit our needs, we would love to hear from you!

Please be praying for the upcoming season and our guests as they navigate extreme weather. We also ask that you pray about whether serving with us may be something God is placing on your heart this year! ❤️

09/02/2026

HUGE thank you to Cape Grace United Methodist Church for an amazing summer and hosting Friday meals! ♥️

Grace has been a such a crucial factor in the success of the Warming Center and we could not be more grateful- they wanted to continue to foster the relationships built during the winter by hosting Street Level- Volunteers/Donors’s Friday meals over the summer.

It was such a huge success- we had multiple individuals express how much they would miss coming each week and the food was always fantastic- thank you to our meal train donors! Also a big shout out to our volunteers who showed up weekly- we couldn’t have done it without you! 🍔

As we gear up for winter months, stay tuned in for information and catch our guests at other community organizations such as The Salvation Army Cape Girardeau, Street Level Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau We Do Recover Community Center, and Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri!

07/07/2026

A Small Donation Can Protect Someone's Future

Imagine carrying everything you own with you every day. Now imagine losing it—or having it stolen.
For many of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, a backpack or duffel bag holds not only clothing and personal belongings, but also the documents they need to move forward: a photo ID, Social Security card, birth certificate, medical paperwork, and other important items.
Unfortunately, bags are sometimes lost or stolen. Replacing those documents can take weeks or even months, creating another barrier to finding employment, securing housing, or accessing essential services.
That's where you can help.
We're collecting:

Lanyards with ID holders (like the ones you receive at conferences, trainings, or work events)

Travel money belts or neck pouches (the kind many people use when traveling internationally to keep passports and valuables secure)

These simple items allow our guests to keep their identification and other important documents close to their bodies instead of inside a bag that could be lost or stolen.
Donations can be dropped off:

📍 Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during Grace Weekly Lunches at Grace United Methodist Church, or

📍 In the StreetLevel donation bin located inside the Cape UPS Store-during business hours.

Before you toss that extra conference lanyard or travel money belt into a drawer—or the trash—please consider donating it to Cape Warming Center or Streetlevel. What may seem like a small, forgotten item could help someone protect the documents they need to take the next step toward stability.

Sometimes the smallest donations make one of the biggest differences.
Thank you for helping us love our neighbors with practical, thoughtful care. ❤️

06/03/2026

Another BIG thank you to all of our volunteers and donors throughout our first winter season! This winter wouldn’t have been possible without you. We enjoyed seeing everyone tonight at the Appreciation Picnic and we missed those who couldn’t come! It was a beautiful night. ♥️

A quick shout out to a few local places that made tonight’s meal possible! Please go and support these businesses! 😋

Roni's Mac Bar - Cape Girardeau, MO with the yummy Mac n cheese!
The Pink Sprinkled Cookie with the beautiful cookie cake!
Smokehouse 61 and their famous potato casserole!
P&B Catering LLC brought his delicious pulled pork!
Everything Iced. is insanely talented with her custom cookies!

And don’t forget Fridays at Grace start June 12th- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 🗓️

You can sign up with our new program using this link:

https://volunteer.capewarmingcenter.org/Login

06/01/2026

Join us tomorrow for an appreciation picnic!
Tuesday at 5:30pm
Capaha Park- lower pavilion

05/22/2026

Starting June 12th through August 28th, we’re excited to share a temporary summer opportunity! Grace United Methodist Church has graciously opened their doors to host a midday lunch each Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This will give our guests a place to get out of the heat, enjoy a meal, and spend time in community.

We will continue using the same Street-Level Meal Train for Friday meals—if you’ve been signing up, nothing changes except the location and time! Meals will just need to be delivered to Grace United Methodist Church by 12:00 PM. Paper goods and tea/lemonade will be provided, but if you'd like to bring a different beverage you are welcome to! Food does not need to be individually packed on these days at the church, but we do ask that it be fully prepared at the time of drop off. We also hope this new time frame opens up the opportunity for others who may have not had the chance to cook yet!

https://mealtrain.com/81noq1

**2 Fridays still open over the summer for meal train**

We’re also looking for volunteers each week to help during this time. Duties will include, but not be limited to: helping serve lunch, clean up, and fellowship with guests.

https://volunteer.capewarmingcenter.org/Login

**you do have to create an account** this will also be the sign up used for the warming center this year. So once your account is created, it will be the same you use from here throughout the winter!

Please note: Street-Level will not be open on Friday evenings during the summer. This midday gathering will temporarily replace our regular Friday hours. ‼️

This is a great opportunity to stay involved over the summer. Especially for those who volunteered at the Warming Center and want to continue building relationships by sharing a meal and fellowship with our guests.

Thank you for being part of this community!

05/02/2026

04/09/2026

As we move out of warming center season, the need doesn’t stop and neither should we!

This winter, many of you built real relationships with our unsheltered neighbors. That matters more than you know. Seeing familiar, friendly faces builds trust and trust is what allows people to accept help, resources, and support.

▪️Staying involved doesn’t have to be complicated: Everyday kindness
Say hello when you see someone out and about. Keep water or snacks in your car to pass out, carry small gift cards so someone can grab a meal and get out of the weather, pass out cooling towels in the summer, etc. Small, consistent acts of kindness truly make a difference and remind people they are loved! You can find our friends downtown and around the plaza a majority of the time!

▪️There are also ways to stay engaged through local organizations:

-The Salvation Army offers meals and volunteer opportunities throughout the week. You can find our friends at their community meals on Monday, Wednesday, and the first Friday of the month.

-The Hub and RCC are places where people gather for connection, support, and resources. Simply spending time with someone there can mean a lot.

-Street Level (open Sun, Tues, Wed, and Fri) provides meals, clothing, hygiene items, and other essentials—serving 60+ people each day they are open. There are lots of volunteer opportunities with Street Level.

If you can’t volunteer, you can still help by donating items, supporting meal trains, or contributing to things like snack bags, tents, and shoes. Street Level alone distributes about 200 snack bags every week which are all donor funded.

You can learn more by joining Street Level- Volunteers/Donors and you can support them by viewing their wishlist of needed items!
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▪️A great way to get groups involved is by hosting a food/backpack/shoe drive- if this is something you would be interested in learning more about please reach out!

▪️You can also give back through your skills—mechanics, medical professionals, case workers, and others all play an important role and are always needed!

Let’s not let the relationships built this winter fade.
Show up. Stay consistent. Be the reason someone feels seen—because real change starts with connection.