At least in a shelter, they'd be fed and not at the mercy of predators (animal and human), so yes, take them to the shelter. In fact, the rescue might be useful to you right now, gathering the kittens up and taking them to safety, so why don't you call them? They may even have a humane trap which in my opinion would be the best way to go, kittens are so vulnerable, the sooner you scoop them up the better.
Yes, rescues can be a pain, with all their 'rules', but it's generally in the best interest of the animals. They can often sense when people are not serious and will dump the cat as soon as it's a burden.
Good luck, and thanks for caring.
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