Atlantic City Hosts 'Heat the Streets' Event to Support Homeless

The city is providing warm clothing, food, and access to social services for those in need.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the City of Atlantic City is holding a 'Heat the Streets - Sweater & Socks Resource Fair' event to help the homeless population receive warm clothing, food, and access to needed assistance services. The event is being organized by the Atlantic City Homeless Prevention & Reentry Teams, a new city department created by Mayor Marty Small to focus on the underserved population in Atlantic City.

Why it matters

Atlantic City has a complex homelessness issue, as the city and county provide robust social services that attract people from across New Jersey and even out-of-state. This event aims to directly support the local homeless population and connect them with critical resources.

The details

The 'Heat the Streets' event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Center City Park, located on Bacharach Boulevard between North Carolina and South Carolina Avenues. Soup and hot chocolate will be served, and sweaters and socks will be distributed to those in need.

  • The 'Heat the Streets' event will take place on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The players

Marty Small

The Mayor of Atlantic City who created the first-ever cabinet level (city) department to focus on the underserved population in Atlantic City.

Atlantic City Homeless Prevention & Reentry Teams

A new city department created by Mayor Marty Small to focus on the underserved population in Atlantic City, and they will be managing the 'Heat the Streets' event.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The city plans to continue hosting the 'Heat the Streets' event annually to provide ongoing support for the local homeless population.

The takeaway

This event highlights Atlantic City's commitment to addressing homelessness through direct outreach and by connecting those in need with critical resources and services. It's a model that other cities could look to emulate in supporting their own underserved communities.