The Salvation Army Red Shield in Tampa is a homeless shelter that provides free meals and support services to people experiencing homelessness. It is not open to the general public as a walk-in food pantry. Food is provided to shelter residents as part of their stay.
The shelter serves both men and women. Veterans receive special accommodations. Families are generally not accepted at this location.
Residents can stay for up to six months if they remain in good standing with the program.
You'll need to call ahead to check on bed availability before showing up. The shelter has a 9pm curfew. It holds up to 153 beds and can fill up quickly.
Shelter residents receive free meals daily. Breakfast and dinner are provided. Lunch is not offered. Menus can vary depending on what food is donated.
Free on-site laundry is also available to residents.
Meals are served at set times in the dining hall. Residents do not need to go elsewhere to access food.
Each resident is assigned a case manager who meets with them regularly. Case managers can help with:
Veterans can access the HUD-VASH program for housing support. General population residents may qualify for Section 8 housing through the Up and Out program.
The shelter has separate floors for women and men. Veterans may receive private or semi-private rooms. A dedicated outdoor smoking area with benches and picnic tables is available. Free laundry is on-site.
The Salvation Army accepts donations. There is a thrift store associated with Salvation Army locations where donated goods are sold to support their programs. You can also donate online at salvationarmyusa.org.
The Salvation Army welcomes volunteers. To find out about volunteering opportunities in your area, contact The Salvation Army directly.
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