SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield opens its doors as a new emergency overflow shelter for those in need in the event of a winter storm or below-freezing temperatures. City officials are scheduled to announce the new severe weather emergency overflow shelter site on Tuesday. According to the mayor's office, ARPA money was used to fund this shelter which will be able to house 25 people in need per night. City of Springfield requesting blankets and warm clothing for those in need The shelter is located at the Wesley United Methodist Church at 741 State Street. It is administered by the Springfield Housing Department and three city nonprofits, the Catholic Charities Agency of Springfield, Wesley United Methodist Church, and the United Way of Pioneer Valley. 7 Day Forecast Due to the rise in requests for blankets, winter hats, gloves, and scarves, the city is asking for the public's help in donating clean, unused blankets and winter clothing to the following locations during weekdays: Ray Jordan Senior Center – 1476 Roosevelt Ave from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Department of Health and Human Services – 311 State Street from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. City Hall (Room 001) – 36 Court Street from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Local News Headlines School bus, car involved in crash at Springfield intersection Ware man faces 6 charges including sexual contact with animals “Pig butchering” schemes on the rise: What to know Wildfires in Massachusetts and California prompt safety reminder as open burning season begins WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.