CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
ba: Benefits advice
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Food (free)
f: Food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
Al-Khair Foundation in partnership with Madrassah al-Farooq
32-38 Dixon Avenue, Crosshill, Glasgow
G42 8EJ
0141 433 2686, http://bit.ly/2VOQEsz
Monday-Saturday: 4:30pm-5:30pm
(soup kitchen and foodbank);
Fresh meals six days a week. Aims to contribute towards the betterment and prosperity of the people of Glasgow. Pushtu and Arabic spoken.
CODES: FF
Balvicar Street
Glasgow
G42 8QU
Thursday: 7pm-9pm;
Soup run.
CODES: FF
Bethany Christian Trust
65 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh
EH6 5JQ
0131 561 8930, http://bit.ly/1uK7cPt
Supports individuals and families to help them tackle long-term homelessness problems including addictions, debt, lack of furniture, unemployment and social isolation.
CODES: AH, A, CA, C, DW, FF, OW
Bethany Christian Trust (Care Van)
Edinburgh
0131 225 9445, http://bit.ly/1lrpMfG
Monday-Sunday: 9pm-11pm;
Joint venture by Edinburgh City Mission and Bethany Christian Trust goes out 364 evenings a year in Edinburgh city centre at various locations. Please check their website for details. Soup, rolls & tea/coffee.
CODES: CL, FF
Bethany Welcome Centre
Haymarket Hub Hotel, 7 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh
EH12 5DR
07919 557 673, https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com/
Open 24/7
October – May
Free accommodation, food and support for people sleeping rough. Just show up or call the number above for support.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, BS, BE, C, FF, OL
Cadogan Street
Corunna, 39 Cadogan House, Glasgow
G2 7AB
07966 062 495
Wednesday: 8pm-9:30pm;
Thursday: 7pm-8:30pm;
Sunday: 7pm-8:30pm
(every second Sunday);
Directly opposite Number 28, on corner.
Soup, sandwich and hot drink for anyone over 20 years old.
365 days a year. Aim to direct homeless service users to appropriate services.
CODES: FF, OL
Carrubbers Christian Centre
65 High Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1SR
0131 556 2626, https://bit.ly/1uKCEOz
Sunday: 9am-10am
breakfast from the café door;
Tuesday: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Soul Food serve food from the café door;
Serves free breakfast from the café door. Tuesday evening Soul Food serve food from the café door from 5.30 – 6.30pm.
CODES: FF
Crossreach (Head Office)
Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh
EH15 2SR
01316572000, https://bit.ly/2t3aNyc
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-4:45pm;
Care and support for people with addictions or mental health problems.
CODES: MH, AH, A, B, DA, FF, F, MS, SH, LF
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
0141 221 2630, http://bit.ly/2rlhWZm
Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm
Breakfast, lunch & dinner - see times for meals.;
Open Monday – Friday
Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm
Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm.
Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open.
CODES: MH, AH, A, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, FC, IT, LF, OL, OW, TS, SF, EF, EO, F, MS, AD
H4TH (Help for the homeless)
07966 062495, http://www.h4th.org.uk
Thursday: 8pm-10pm
(Cadogan St soup kitchen);
H4TH is a weekly outdoor soup kitchen for free food and clothing.
CODES: FF, CL
Homeless Project Scotland
194 Argyle Street, Glasgow
G2 8BT
0800 0147 160, http://homelessprojectscotland.org
We support homeless and vulnerable people and families in Scotland by working alongside partners and supporting people who need our help. Food distribution, hygiene packs, advice all available. 07828 584 544 (24/7 support).
CODES: FF, OL, AD
Kagyu Samye Dzong Glasgow
The Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 7 Ashley Street, Glasgow
G3 6DR
0141 332 9950, http://bit.ly/1QGSG7i
Saturday: 1pm-2pm
soup and sandwiches - St Simon’s Church, Dunaskin St;
Monday-Sunday: 9pm-10pm
Cadogan Street Soup Kitchen every night;
Tibetan Buddhist group that provides food to anyone in need three times a week. Part of the Glasgow Soup Kitchen group.
CODES: FF
Kindness Street Team
George Square, Glasgow
G2 1AL
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday: 7pm-8pm
(free food and clothes);
We provide hot food, cold food, clothing footwear, food parcels, non perishable items, sleeping bags and hot drinks.
CODES: CL, FF
Lodging House Mission
35 East Campbell St, Glasgow
G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, http://bit.ly/2gCohLQ
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am
(Free breakfast);
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm
(Free lunch);
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm
(Free Lunch);
We are a day centre for the homeless, socially isolated, and vulnerable, based in the East End of Glasgow. We have an Intervention Worker who provides a range of services including emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. In addition to that we also provide a suite of activities which is constantly reviewed to ensure they are the most appropriate/enjoyable for our client group.
CODES: AH, AD, B, BA, BS, CA, CL, C, DT, ET, FF, F, FC, IT, LS, MD, SH, TS, EO
Missionaries of Charity (Hopetoun Cres)
18 Hopetoun Crescent, Edinburgh
EH7 4AY
0131 556 5444
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 4pm-4:45pm
(full meal);
Sunday: 3:30pm-4:30pm
(full meal);
Providing a full meal. Ninety per cent of residents are over 40. Not step-free.
CODES: FF
Niddry St Wellbeing Centre (Salvation Army)
25 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1LG
0131 523 1060, https://bit.ly/31J2IyL
Monday-Friday: 10am-11:15am;
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-12:45pm;
Cafe space, various activities, shower facilities, one-to-one support, psychosocial group, crisis intervention.
Café: Mon-Fri: 10am-11:15, 11:30-12:45 – usually open all day – limited numbers due to Covid
Mon – Women’s group 1:15
Tues – Men’s group 1:15
Wed – Café clinic, access to GP 2pm
Thurs – Psychosocial group 1:15
Fri – Arty Farty Fridays 1:15
Access to 1-to-1 support 10am-12:45
Needle exchange – all day access Mon-Fri
CODES: AD, BA, BS, BE, CL, FF, F, L, MS
Positive Action In Housing
98 West George Street, Glasgow
G2 1PJ
0141 353 2220, http://bit.ly/2GeCg75
Monday: 9am-1pm;
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm
(destitution service);
Wednesday & Thursday: 10am-12pm
(destitution service, welfare rights);
Wednesday & Thursday: 2pm-4pm
(EU drop-in);
Friday: 9am-4pm;
Independent, multilingual homelessness and human rights charity dedicated to supporting people from refugee and migrant communities. They believe in a society where everyone has the right to live safe and dignified lives, free from poverty, homelessness or discrimination.
CODES: AH, FF
Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church
170 Queen's Drive, Glasgow
G42 8QZ
0141 423 3654, http://bit.ly/1NWzIc0
Thursday: 10am-12pm
(food bank - 170 Queens Dr);
Saturday: 5pm-6pm
(free food - 170 Queens Dr);
Tuesday: 12pm-1pm
(hot meal - 170 Queens Dr);
Church where everyone is someone and everyone is valued regardless of past, or present situation, where self-belief is nurtured and where everyone is loved unconditionally. Please call first in morning for details.
CODES: FF, F, SF
Queen’s Park Govanhill Parish Church
170 Queen's Drive, Glasgow
G42 8QZ
0141 423 3654, https://qpgpc.com/contact-us/
Sunday: 5pm-6pm
- free meal, toiletries, clothing.;
Church were everyone is someone and everyone is valued regardless of past, or present situation, where self-belief is nurtured and where everyone is loved unconditionally.
During lockdown this has been a take-away service and a full sit-down meal will resume when possible.
CODES: F, FF
Rock Trust (Albany St)
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
0345 222 1425, https://bit.ly/1DEgD4k
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-5pm
(drop-in 9.00-12.00);
Monday: 4pm-7pm
(cooking group);
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm-7pm
(drop-in);
Advises, educates and supports young people. Enables them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness. Not SF.
CODES: MH, AH, BS, CL, C, FF, F, IT, L, TS
Social Bite (Aberdeen)
516 Union Street, Aberdeen
AB10 1TT
0131 353 0250, https://social-bite.co.uk/
Monday-Friday: 8am-9:30am
Take away breakfast;
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 3:15pm-4pm
Take away afternoon Scran;
Thursday: 3:15pm-5pm
Sit in Social Supper;
Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people.
CODES: FF
Social Bite (Edinburgh)
131 Rose Street, Edinburgh
EH2 3DT
0131 353 0250, https://social-bite.co.uk/
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8am-9:30am
Breakfast rolls;
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 4pm-4:45pm
Evening scran;
Thursday: 4pm-5pm
Mixed sit-in supper;
Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people. Free food take-away.
CODES: FF
Social Bite (Glasgow)
10 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
G2 3GF
Monday-Friday: 8am-9:30am
Take away breakfast;
Wednesday: 4:45pm-5:45pm
Sit in afternoon supper;
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 5pm-6pm
Take away afternoon scran;
Wednesday: 6:15pm-7pm
Womans sit in supper;
Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people.
CODES: FF
Souper Saturday
Old Saint Paul's Church, 67 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1DH
07955 274058, http://bit.ly/1bU4jqr
Saturday: 10am-1pm
(Old St Paul's Ch, 67 Jeffrey St);
A faith neutral food and social service in Edinburgh. They offer free breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, coffee and conversation every Saturday. Their porridge is legendary! Email: admin@Soupersaturday.org.uk
CODES: FF
Steps to Hope
07949 838666, https://www.stepstohope.co.uk/
Monday: 6pm-7pm
Monday Munchies - St Columbus, 14 Johnston Terrace, E14 EH1;
Tuesday & Friday: 5pm-5:30pm
Catering van - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH;
Sunday: 5pm-7pm
Sunday Supper - St Cuthberts, 5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP;
Saturday: 10am-1pm
Souper Saturday - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH;
Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless
and those suffering with addiction. Phone-line open all time.
CODES: SF, FF, C, A, OW
Streetwork Crisis Centre
22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8AF
0131 557 6055, https://www.streetwork.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 7am-8pm
(drop-in);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
(drop-in);
Helpline 24/7: 0808 178 2323. Open 365 days a year to support anyone in Edinburgh who does not have a safe place to sleep. Though their Holyrood Hub and helpline, they advise, refer and support people to access the services they need to resolve their situation.
CODES: AH, BA, BS, CA, DA, IT, L, LS, MS, OL, OW, SF, AD, C, FF, TS
Sunday Social (SS)
GlasgowKelvin College, Easterhouse Campus, 1200 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
G34 9HZ
Sunday: 11am-3pm;
Sandwiches and soup. Limitless free tea and coffee. Recovery meeting, massage, leisure activities, counselling, meditation. Children's play area.
CODES: A, DW, LF, F, FF, IT, C
The Salvation Army (East Adam Street)
1 East Adam Street, Edinburgh
EH8 9TF
0131 667 4313, http://bit.ly/2JCw9eW
Friday: 12:30pm-12:30pm
(fortnightly lunch club);
Wednesday: 7pm-9:15pm
(choir & band practice);
Thursday: 10am-1pm
(debt & employability drop-in);
Friendly church. Weekly job club and fortnightly lunch club - call for details.
CODES: AH, A, BA, CL, ET, FF, F, SF
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