Bloomington Salvation Army transitions emergency warming center to “Midnight Café”

Posted on November 15, 2023
The Bloomington Salvation Army is located at 611 W. Washington Street. (WJBC file photo)

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is changing some of the rules for its emergency warming center due to building codes and regulations from the City of Bloomington.

Salvation Army director of development Deborah Cole spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller.

Salvation Army of Bloomington Emergency Warming Center transitions to a Midnight Café

Cole says the Salvation Army is looking at other options for its emergency warming center.

Cole says they are in need of some items for the Midnight Café:

  • Coffee (ground)
  • Individually bagged snacks
  • Individual drinks (such as Gatorade)
  • Blankets/Comforters of any size (Can be gently used)

The Bloomington Salvation Army is located at 611 W. Washington Street.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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