Cold Weather Resources for MCAS Families and the Community

As freezing temperatures are expected across our area this weekend, Michigan City Area Schools wants to ensure families and community members are aware of local resources available for warmth, food, and basic needs. We appreciate Dunebrook for assisting us in getting a list of helpful information and materials started to support our community during this time.

Below is a list of available community resources that may be helpful:

Warming Shelters (List provided by Swanson Center)

• LaPorte County Warming Centers (Winter 2025–2026)
  • Information via IN211.org
• Nest Community Shelter – 1001 W 8th St, Michigan City 
  • Mon–Fri 7am–5pm (call ahead)
• Citizens Concerned for the Homeless – 1802 Franklin St, Michigan City
  • Daily 7am–5pm (open when below 32°F)
• City of La Porte – 801 Michigan Ave, La Porte
  • Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm
• La Porte Fire Department – 710 Daytona St, La Porte
  • Daily 8am–10pm
• La Porte County Public Library – Main – 904 Indiana Ave, La Porte
  • Mon–Fri 9am–8pm; Sat 9am–5pm
• La Porte County Public Library – Exchange – 807 Indiana Ave, La Porte
  • Mon–Thurs 9am–8pm; Fri 9am–6pm; Sat 9am–5pm
• La Porte County Public Library – Coolspring – 6925 W 400 N, Michigan City
  • Mon–Thurs 9am–7pm; Fri 9am–6pm; Sat 9am–5pm
• La Porte County Public Library – Kingsford Heights – 436 Evanston Rd
  • Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 12pm–6pm; Sat 9am–1pm
• La Porte County Public Library – Rolling Prairie – 1 E Michigan St
  • Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 12pm–6pm; Sat 9am–1pm
• La Porte County Public Library – Union Mills – 3727 W 800 S
  • Mon–Wed & Fri 12pm–6pm; Sat 9am–1pm
• Center Township Trustee – 1108 W State Rd 2, La Porte
  • Mon–Wed 9am–4pm; Fri 9am–12pm
• Michigan City Police Department – 1201 E Michigan Blvd
  • Daily 8am–4pm
• Michigan City Fire Department – 2510 E Michigan Blvd
  • Mon–Fri 8am–4pm

Food Pantry (List provided by the Health Foundation)

CLICK HERE to view the full Food Pantry List

Mobile Food Bank (List provided by Dunebrook)

CLICK HERE to download the Mobile Market List

Other Materials and Food Resources in LaPorte County