LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington's new winter weather shelter is set to open Saturday at noon on Versailles Road, providing meals and overnight accommodations for people experiencing homelessness through April 1.

The seasonal facility will offer 216 beds and serve breakfast, lunch and dinner to those in need, according to city officials.

"This is just one piece in the puzzle," said Charlie Lanter, the city's Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development.

The shelter represents a major resource for Lexington's homeless population, offering immediate assistance without barriers that often prevent people from accessing help.

"It's a more immediate connection with basic needs," said Jeff Herron, Lexington's Homelessness Prevention Manager. "People being able to drop in with

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