Meridian Cares

Three warming centers in Meridian Township will be open to the public from Friday, January 23, through Sunday, January 25. These centers are for daytime use only and will not accommodate overnight stays. Please note that all three centers are pet-free zones, except for service animals.

CADL - Okemos Branch (4321 Okemos Road, Okemos)
-Friday Hours - 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
-Saturday Hours - 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
-Sunday Hours - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

CADL - Haslett Branch (1590 Franklin Street, Haslett)
-Friday Hours - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
-Saturday Hours - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
-Sunday Hours - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Meridian Mall (1982 W. Grand River Avenue, Okemos)
-Friday Hours - 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
-Saturday Hours - 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
-Sunday Hours - 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

CATA - Capital Area Transportation Authority is currently offering free rides to anyone who needs help getting to a shelter or center. Just let your driver know your destination. CATA's Route 1 will also run 24 hours a day until the start of service on Monday, January 26 (CATA's Route 1 bus stops at the Meridian Mall).

If you need a different warming center or more assistance, please call 211 for information on shelters, food, and other emergency help.

CADL Meridian Libraries, Meridian Mall

Great work!!

Schools Rule! Okemos high schoolers raising money to combat food insecurity

WILX Taylor Gattoni spoke to kids making a real difference:

The fourth quarter is always our busiest. We are very grateful for monetary donations and food items.

Items to donate that ease our expenditures:
Canned vegetables, soups, ravioli, stew, diced tomatoes, fruit. Macaroni, spaghetti, hamburger helper, rice, peanut butter, tuna.