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
Hinde Street Methodist Church
19 Thayer Street
W1U 2QJ
020 7935 6179, http://bit.ly/2c3Yx63
Wednesday: 4:30pm-8pm
(not between Christmas and New Year);
Wednesday Club offers a safe, warm space to relax; soup, sandwiches and drinks for 10p each; free sandwiches from local cafes after 7pm. Part of the West London Mission.
CODES: FF, F
St. Mary Abbots Church Soup Run
Monday: 6pm-6:30pm;
We meet every Monday to provide free food and other various supplies to the homeless from 6-6:30 PM. The Ministry takes a scheduled route and goes from Whole Foods on High Kensington Street to Holland Park.
CODES: FF, F
Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Thursday: 2:30pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Call for the times of their wide range of services.
Emmaus House provides hot lunches during the week and every other weekend. It's also where clients can shower, pick up clothes and household items. Free professional services are on offer by appointment.
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, CL, C, DT, DW, F, FC, MS
All Saints Fulham
Pryors Bank Pavilion, Putney Bridge Approach
SW6 3LA
Thursday: 12:30pm-1:45pm;
A main meal, plus fruit, yoghurt, biscuits, home-baked cakes and bread. It is a warm and happy place to meet and eat.
CODES: FF, F
AMURT
3A Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington
N16 6PA
0208 806 4250, http://bit.ly/1wZGBhA
Thursday: 6:30pm-7:30pm
(Lincoln’s Inn Fields) Pre-packed Hot Meals and Healthy Energy Snacks;
Thursday: 12:30pm-1:30pm
(Mildmay Community Centre) Pre-packed Hot Meals and Healthy Energy Snacks;
Serving free hot vegan meals every Thursday from the Mildmay Community Centre and Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
Mission statement: 'Empowering people, inspiring change. Love is all there is.'
CODES: FF, F, SF
ASLAN (All Souls Local Action Network)
c/o All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street
W1T 6QG
020 7580 3522, http://bit.ly/K90HTT
Saturday: 5:30am-7:45am
(tea run: 5.45-6.15 Tavistock St; 6.15-6.45 Savoy Pl; 7-7.45 King William IV St; All Souls Ch 6.30-8.30);
Saturday: 9am-12pm
(day centre at Webber St. Breakfast, bible group, ESOL, photography & art. Showers & clothes for ticket holders. Tickets from Webber St on Mondays);
Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm
(Entertainment - invites via tea run or welcome desk at All Souls.;
Organisation that participates in the Westminster Churches Winter Shelter (referral only). Films, coach trips, clothes store and bible group Saturdays at 6.30pm. Invites via the tea run or welcome desk at All Souls Langham Pl. If you need step-free access, a volunteer will let you in via Cleveland St entrance. Email: info@allsouls.org
CODES: AC, CL, DW, ET, FF, F, LF
Be Enriched
URC Rookstone Road
SW17 9NQ
07397288160, http://bit.ly/1MtkjRr
Monday: 12:30pm-2:30pm
Crossways Church, 18 Hampton St, SE1 6SN;
Tuesday: 7pm-9pm
London Cooking Project, 1 Ethelburga St, SW11 4AG;
Friday: 12:30pm-2:30pm
URC, Rookstone Rd, SW17 9NQ;
Connecting people through community activities and cultivating respect over a bite. Free or pay-as-you-can community meals three days a week in S London. Volunteering or training opportunities through cooking lessons.
CODES: FF, F
Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church
235 Shaftesbury Ave
WC2H 8EP
020 7240 0544, http://bit.ly/154swg
Sunday: 12:30pm-1:30pm
(£2);
Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm
(tea, coffee, biscuits);
Good value community meal, with hot food.
CODES: F
Brixton Soup Kitchen
297-299 Coldharbour Lane,
SW9 8RP
07538 419514
Monday-Friday: 11am-3pm
Hot Meal.;
Hot Meal. 11am -3pm, Monday to Friday.
CODES: FF, F
CARIS Islington Churches Cold Weather Shelter
The Annexe, St Mellitus Church, Tollington Park
N4 3AG
020 7281 5200, http://bit.ly/1L1wPnp
Free night shelter, food, showers and a safe place to sleep. Phone after completing and emailing a 1-page registration form to info@carisislington.org. 15 guests; 18+, dry. Opens in January; dates and times to be confirmed.
CODES: AD, BS, BE, CL, FF, F, IT, L, OL
Carpenters Café
Carpenters Estate Community Hall, 17 Doran Walk (enter from Carpenters Rd), Stratford
E15 2JL
07932 661 089, http://bit.ly/2jSgnhK
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
(food, drinks, clothes, books, toiletries, showers);
Aims "To show the love of Christ in practical ways to the homeless, elderly and anyone needing a helping hand, and to encourage and support the homeless into making better life choices".
CODES: BS, BE, CL, DW, FF, F, SF
Churches Foodbank (Newham)
020 8555 9880; 020 8534 1164, http://bit.ly/1Q7JojB
Tuesday: 9am-11am
(St Paul & St James, Maryland Rd, Stratford, E15 1JL);
Thursday: 1pm-3pm
(Woodgrange Baptist Ch, Romford Rd, E7 8AA);
All applications for food must be accompanied by a referral from an independent agent (e.g. a doctor, a social worker or support worker, a school or nursery, a Job Centre).
CODES: AD, BS, FF, F
Community of Sant'Egidio
0753 1597364, http://bit.ly/2HPUbQc
Saturday: 4pm-4:30pm
(hot drinks & sandwiches at the Carmelite Priory, Pitt Street W8 4JH);
Saturday: 4pm-6pm
(last Sat of the month – 3-course meal in the Carmelite Priory, details: https://www.santegidio.org.uk/our-cup-of-tea);
The Community of Sant'Egidio is a lay movement wanting to spread the Gospel by building bridges between people. They welcome anyone struggling in London to come for food, hot drinks and good company.
CODES: F, LF
FareShare
Unit 7, Deptford Trading Estate, Blackhorse Road
SE8 5HY
020 7394 2468, http://bit.ly/1B8MdIU
Redistributes surplus fresh food. Works with local charities, companies and volunteers to improve the health and well being of vulnerable people.
CODES: F
Hare Krishna Food for All (Caversham road)
Caversham Road
NW5 2BU
Monday-Saturday: 12pm-1pm
- Free vegetarian meal;
Free vegetarian meal
CODES: FF, F
JCT
83 Margaret street (Marylebone Passage)
W1W 8TB
07719828267
Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm
Services: Showers (Booked in advance) also emergency showers.
Takeaway Food:;
JCT - Joining Communities Together
To book an appointment, contact us on: 07719828267
JCT is a registered charity running services for people experiencing and facing homelessness in London and the Midlands. Our vision is to join communities together by bridging the gap between the crisis someone finds themselves in and the journey towards a place to call home.
Casework support around housing, benefits, immigration, Health & Wellbeing
Ladies group, sit in breakfast, (To be booked in advance).
Alternatively, you can meet us during the Chalk Farm Salvation Army meal on Monday & Wednesday evening between 6pm till 8pm to see us and book an appointment.
CODES: F, BS, BA, AH, MS, MH, FF, LA, TS
Middle Lane Methodist Church
2E Lightfoot Road
N8 7JN
Monday: 6:30pm-8pm
Hot food, snacks and drinks;
We prepare hot food, snacks and drinks to anyone who needs it, every Monday evening from 6.30 - 8pm
Based near Crouch End in North London
Middle Lane Methodist Church is a vibrant and growing all-age church serving Crouch End and Hornsey. Offering free food Monday evenings.
CODES: F, FF
Order of Malta Soup Kitchen
Crypt of St James's Spanish Place Church, 22 George St
W1U 3QY
Thursday: 7:45pm-9pm;
Wednesday: 6:15am-7:45am
(breakfast club, Challoner Room, 24 Golden Square W1F 9JR);
Thursday: 7:30pm-9pm
(café, St James’s, Spanish Place, W1U 3QY);
Hot food, free food, some clothing.
CODES: CL, FF, F
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
020 7791 2855, http://bit.ly/1th8WzX
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm;
Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London.
Option 1 psychological help.
Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits.
Option 3 sexual health questions.
Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CODES: MH, AD, BA, CA, C, F, IT, MS, OW, SH
Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's Centre
The Philbeach Hall, 51 Philbeach Gardens, Earl’s Court
SW5 9EB
020 7835 1389
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2pm
Take-away and sit-in lunch available.;
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
Mental health advice on 07928 831372.;
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 12pm-2pm
Housing advice;
Wednesday: 12pm-2pm
NHS nurse available;
St. Cuthbert's Centre is a 30-year-old charity that was joined by Refettorio Felix in 2017 through a collaboration with Chef Massimo Bottura’s non-profit organisation Food for Soul, creating the current Refettorio Felix at St. Cuthbert’s Centre.
CODES: FF, F, BS, AD, MH, OW, AH
Selby food hub
Selby Centre, Selby Road, Tottenham
N17 8JL
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm;
Thursday: 5pm-8pm;
Offering a food bank for non-perishable foods and sometimes other food donations.
CODES: FF, F
St Ignatius Church
27 High Rd, Stamford Hill
N15 6ND
Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm
Hot meal eaten outside.;
Directions: next to church through car park.
CODES: F, FF
St John the Evangelist Church
Brownswood Park, Queen’s Drive
N4 2LW
020 8809 6111
Tuesday & Sunday: 8am-12am
- Food Bank;
Sunday: 8am-12am
- Hot Lunch;
Tuesday: 6:30pm-6:30pm
- Soup Kitchen;
CODES: CL, F, FF
St John The Evangelist Church (Duncan Terrace)
39 Duncan Terrace
N1 8AL
020 7226 3277
Sunday: 3pm-4pm
- Free food (sandwiches and tea) for homeless people;
Free food (sandwiches and tea). Clothing available sometimes.
CODES: FF, F, CL
St Laurence’s Larder
Christ Church, 169 Willesden Lane, Brondesbury Park
NW6 7BG
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-1:30pm
for soup, pasta or sandwiches & pudding;
CODES: FF, F
St Patrick's Open House Soho
21a Soho Square
W1D 4NR
020 7437 2010
Monday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30am-9am
Breakfast Club;
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7pm-7:30pm
Open House evening meal;
Breakfast Club
Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30am
Indoor seated service with limited capacity, first come first served
Limited showers also available.
Open House evening meal
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7pm
Indoor seated service with limited capacity, ticket holders only
Tickets for the week available on Mondays at 1:30pm from Sutton Row entrance
CODES: F, BS
Streets2Homes
2a Wych Elm, Harlow, Essex
CM20 1QP
01279 430011, http://bit.ly/2IuUuTB
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-2pm
(day centre - breakfast from 8.45);
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(appointments);
Social contact and access to housing and employment advice, health services, food & clothing, and general guidance. Links with a wide range of agencies and organisations to access appropriate help. The day centre provides shower facilities, clean clothes, food etc. as well as advice, support and practical help. Ring or email streets2homes@streets2homes.co.uk for more info.
CODES: AH, AD, CL, F, MS, OL, BS
The Hub
101a Pears Road, Hounslow
TW3 1SS
020 8569 5359, http://bit.ly/Nz4wF
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-12pm
(drop-in);
Low-cost coffee and tea.
CODES: F
Trinity Homeless Support Cafe (SW17)
Holy Trinity Church, Tooting Bec
SW17 7RH
Trinity Homeless Support Cafe, https://www.holytrinityuppertooting.org.uk/helpinginthecommunity.htm
Monday: 2pm-4pm
Hot Food;
Drop-in and advice for rough sleepers.
Hot food Mondays, 2-4pm.
On Mondays we host with Western Lodge a support café for those who are homeless or in danger of homelessness. Our weekly drop-in service will help individuals with support in housing and winter night shelters. The drop-in will also help you with universal credit applications, health advice and access to a NHS nurse.
CODES: F, FF, AH
Women’s Environmental Network WEN (Tower Hamlets)
Visit website for list provided by Women’s Environmental Network (WEN) with all the Tower Hamlets food banks and other community support since Covid-19.
CODES: F
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
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
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
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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