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If you are facing difficulties, you are not alone. Across Thurrock there are a wide range of organisations and services that can provide practical advice, support, and guidance on issues such as debt, the cost of living, domestic abuse, housing, employment, benefits, mental health, family support, and much more.

Getting the right help at the right time can make a real difference, and many services are available free of charge. Below you will find information about local organisations that can support you with a variety of challenges and help you access the assistance you need.

Financial

Food

  • Purfleet Pantry
    32 River Court,
    Centurion Way,
    Purfleet–on–Thames,
    RM19 1ZY
    Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
  • Hardie Park Food Pantry
    Hardie Road, Stanford–le–Hope,
    SS17 0PB
    Monday to Sunday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Stronger Together
    01375 389890

Health & wellbeing

Home help

  • By Your Side
    07415 987427 or 01375 389891
    ruby.summers@turrockvs.org
  • Well Homes
    wellhomes@thurrock.gov.uk 
    Home Upgrade Grant – The grant has been created to provide energy efficient upgrades and clean heating systems to low-income households. Phase 2 is a Government-funded local authority scheme for those properties that are off gas heating. The scheme is to deliver energy-saving improvements to the homes of people who struggle to pay their heating bills and keep their homes warm in the winter. These improvements are made free of charge and will help residents to keep their homes warm while using less energy and help them to manage their heating bills.

Homelessness

  • Breakfast Salvation Army
    Grays Salvation Army Community Church,
    Clarence Road,
    Grays,
    RM17 6RA
    Mondays 7:15am – 10:15am
  • Shelter Homeless Support
    0808 800 4444
  • St Mungo's Homeless Support
    0203 856 6000
    info@mungos.org
  • Tea drop in Salvation Army
    Grays Salvation Army Community Church,
    Clarence Road,
    Grays,
    RM17 6RA
    Tuesday 10am – 2pm
  • Friends of Essex and London Homeless
    07815 935208
    teamdoelh@gmail.com 
    Friday 5:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Passionate about Hardie Park
    Hardie Park,
    Hardie Road,
    Stanford–le–Hope,
    SS17 0PB
    07732 086162
    info@friendsofhardiepark.co.uk
    Café open 10am – 3pm

Immigration

Mental health

Parenting

Probation

Safeguarding

Warm spaces

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