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Scottish Charity Register No. SC043760

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SERVICES

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Al-Khair Foundation in partnership with Madrassah al-Farooq

32-38 Dixon Avenue, Crosshill, Glasgow

G42 8EJ

Phone: 0141 433 2686

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.

Food (free)

Balvicar Street

Glasgow

G42 8QU

Thursday: 7pm-9pm

Soup run.

Food (free)

Bethany Care Van (Edinburgh)

Edinburgh

Phone: 01314543120

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.

Clothing store, Food (free)

Cadogan Street

Corunna, 39 Cadogan House, Glasgow

G2 7AB

Phone: 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.

Food (free), Outreach worker links

Carrubbers Christian Centre

65 High Street, Edinburgh

EH1 1SR

Phone: 0131 556 2626

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.

Food (free)

Glasgow City Mission

20 Crimea Street, Glasgow

G2 8PW

Phone: 0141 221 2630

Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Drop-in
Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm Lunch
Monday-Friday: 6:30pm-8pm Dinner
Monday & Wednesday: 2pm-4pm Various project workers

We offer spirit-led, faith-filled community to vulnerable adults and children within the city, by fighting against poverty and disadvantage in Glasgow. Numerous activities, services and classes for homeless people and those struggling with money.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Food (free), Internet access, Leisure facilities, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Ex-forces, Ex-offenders, Food, Medical/health, Advocacy, Art classes

H4TH (Help for the homeless)

Phone: 07966 062495

Thursday: 8pm-10pm (Cadogan St soup kitchen)

H4TH is a weekly outdoor soup kitchen for free food and clothing.

Food (free), Clothing store

Kagyu Samye Dzong Glasgow

The Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 7 Ashley Street, Glasgow

G3 6DR

Phone: 0141 332 9950

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.

Food (free)

Kindness Street Team

George Square, Glasgow

G2 1AL

Phone: 07483 330 918

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.

Food (free)

Missionaries of Charity (Hopetoun Cres)

18 Hopetoun Crescent, Edinburgh

EH7 4AY

Phone: 0131 556 5444

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 3:45pm-4:45pm (full meal)
Sunday: 3:30pm-4:30pm (full meal)

Providing a full meal. Not step-free.

Food (free)

Niddry St Wellbeing Centre (Salvation Army)

25 Niddry Street, Edinburgh

EH1 1LG

Phone: 0131 523 1060

Monday-Friday: 9:45am-1pm Drop-in
Tuesday: 10am-11am Here and Now group counselling
Thursday: 1pm-2pm Here and Now group counselling
Thursday: 2pm-3pm Move, Breathe, Relax - mindfulness group
Monday: 1pm-2pm Sally's WOW Women of Worth Group
Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm Movie Club
Monday: 10am-10:30am Mindfulness (20mins)

We aim to provide support in all aspects of wellbeing for those whose lives are impacted by homelessness. Our service is open access. Simply come in and speak to the team about what we do and how we can help.

Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Food (free), Food, Laundry, Mental health, Leisure facilities, Counselling

Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church

170 Queen's Drive, Glasgow

G42 8QZ

Phone: 0141 423 3654

Thursday: 10:30am-12pm Food Bank
Saturday: 5pm-6pm Club 170 – free takeout meal, toiletries, clothing – all year round
Tuesday: 12pm-1pm Lunch Stop (only between Sep – Jun)
Thursday: 10am-11am Coffee Club (only between Sep – Jun)

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.

Food (free), Food, Step-free

Social Bite (Aberdeen)

516 Union Street, Aberdeen

AB10 1TT

Phone: 0131 353 0250

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.

Food (free)

Social Bite (Edinburgh)

131 Rose Street, Edinburgh

EH2 3DT

Phone: 0131 353 0250

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.

Food (free)

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.

Food (free)

Souper Saturday

Old Saint Paul's Church, 67 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh

EH1 1DH

Phone: 07955 274058

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

Food (free)

Steps to Hope

St Cuthbert's, 5 Lothian Road, (Soup Kitchen address)

EH1 2EP

Phone: 07949 838 666

Monday: 6pm-7pm Monday Munchies
Sunday: 5pm-7pm Sunday Supper

Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless and those suffering with addiction. We operate Hope House - a 10 bedroom residential recovery programme which is peer led. This Educational activity programme focuses on the 12 Steps which brings about change within those who desire a clean and sober life. Also runs two soup kitchens per week at St Cuthbert's.

Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Food (free), Outreach workers, Step-free

The Salvation Army (East Adam Street)

1 East Adam Street, Edinburgh

EH8 9TF

Phone: 0131 667 4313

Tuesday: 7:30am-8:30am Men's fellowship (first Tue of month)
Thursday: 10am-2:30pm Free Debt Advice Service (Call 0131 528 6351 for appointment)
Thursday: 10am-2:30pm Digital Skills & Employability Workshop
Thursday: 10am-2:30pm Toasty Cafe
Sunday: 10am-12pm Messy Church (Held around six times a year - Breakfast followed by bible story, crafts and music. FREE. Call for details.)

In the heart of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh City Salvation Army is your local church and community centre where everyone is always assured of a warm welcome!

Education/training, Food (free), Food, Step-free, Benefits/welfare advice, Internet access