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UNHCR HELP — Myanmar

Naypyidaw, Myanmar

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Myanmar, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Naypyidaw, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Netherlands, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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Free official information

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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Amsterdam, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in New Zealand, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Wellington, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Niger

Niamey, Niger

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Niger, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Niamey, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — North Macedonia

Skopje, North Macedonia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in North Macedonia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Skopje, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Norway

Oslo, Norway

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Norway, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Oslo, not a service address

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UNHCR HELP — Paraguay

Asunción, Paraguay

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Paraguay, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Asunción, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Russia

Moscow, Russia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Russia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Moscow, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Senegal

Dakar, Senegal

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Senegal, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Dakar, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Serbia

Belgrade, Serbia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Serbia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Belgrade, not a service address

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UNHCR HELP — Slovakia

Bratislava, Slovakia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Slovakia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Bratislava, not a service address

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UNHCR HELP — Slovenia

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Slovenia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
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Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Ljubljana, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Somalia

Mogadishu, Somalia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Somalia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Mogadishu, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in South Africa, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Pretoria, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Sri Lanka, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Colombo, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Sudan

Khartoum, Sudan

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Sudan, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Khartoum, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Sweden, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Stockholm, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Syria

Damascus, Syria

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Syria, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Damascus, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Tunisia

Tunis, Tunisia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Tunisia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Tunis, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — United States

Washington, DC, United States

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in United States, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Washington, DC, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Uruguay

Montevideo, Uruguay

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Uruguay, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Montevideo, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Venezuela, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Caracas, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Zambia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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CostFree resource finder.

Free official information

AccessOnline country guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Lusaka, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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Boston Homeless Services Directory

Boston, United States

Boston's official list of emergency shelters, daytime services, meals, showers, laundry, clothing, health care, outreach, and youth and family programs.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Citywide official directory for Boston, Massachusetts

Check before you go. The city page lists access rules, addresses, and phone numbers. Contact the provider directly because capacity and intake conditions change.

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Toronto Homeless Help

Toronto, Canada

Toronto's official starting point for shelters, 24-hour respite, drop-ins, public showers, outreach, warming centres, and housing support.

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  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Health
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Citywide services and Central Intake for Toronto

Check before you go. Call Central Intake for emergency shelter or 311 for outreach. Seasonal services open only when activated.

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Vancouver Homelessness Services

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver's official hub for shelters, free or low-cost food, outreach, showers, laundry, community centres, and other homelessness resources.

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  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Citywide homelessness services for Vancouver

Check before you go. Open each linked city service for its latest address, hours, fees, eligibility, and seasonal status.

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Seattle Essential Services Guide

Seattle, United States

A City of Seattle guide to day centres, free showers, food banks, clothing, health support, shelter, and public benefits.

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  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
City resource guide for Seattle's Chinatown–International District and nearby services

Check before you go. Program hours and eligibility vary. Use the city guide to identify a service, then confirm through that provider.

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UK Council Homelessness Help

United Kingdom

Official guidance for asking a local council for help when homeless or at risk, including emergency accommodation pathways.

  • Shelter
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CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Government guidance and local-council finder

Check before you go. Legal duties and eligibility differ across UK nations and personal circumstances. Follow the country-specific links on GOV.UK.

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Shelter England Emergency Helpline

England-wide, United Kingdom

Free urgent housing advice for people who are homeless, have nowhere to stay, or are at risk of harm or abuse at home.

  • Shelter
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free advice

AccessFree housing helpline and online guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
England-wide phone and online service

Check before you go. Shelter provides advice rather than guaranteeing a bed. The helpline serves England; use linked services for Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

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Tafel Germany Finder

Germany-wide, Germany

The official search for local Tafel food banks distributing rescued food to people experiencing poverty.

  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide food-bank finder for Germany

Check before you go. Local Tafeln set their own proof, registration, schedules, and capacity rules. Search by town or postal code and contact the location first.

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Restos du Cœur Local Associations

France-wide, France

The official Restos du Cœur network routes people to nearby food assistance and broader social support across France.

  • Food
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  • Clothing
  • Health
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Departmental association finder across France

Check before you go. Registration, documents, distribution dates, and available services vary by local association; contact the selected association.

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Spain Social Services Map

Spain-wide, Spain

Spain's official national map linking people to regional social-service systems and citizen assistance.

  • Navigation
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  • Health
  • Clothing
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Interactive government map of regional social services

Check before you go. Programs, eligibility, languages, and appointments are managed by each autonomous community.

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Food Banks Canada Finder

Canada-wide, Canada

Food Banks Canada's official finder for nearby food banks, with a reminder to contact the location or call 211 for smaller local services.

  • Food
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide food-bank finder for Canada

Check before you go. Registration and schedules differ by food bank. Confirm eligibility, service area, and current hours directly.

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Orange Sky Service Locator

Australia-wide, Australia

A nonprofit network providing free mobile laundry and shower services to people experiencing homelessness or hardship.

  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Mobile laundry and shower services across Australia

Check before you go. Mobile shifts and service capacity change. Use Orange Sky's current location information immediately before travelling.

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New Zealand Family Services Directory

New Zealand-wide, New Zealand

A New Zealand government search for family and community providers, including basic needs, health, housing, food banks, and crisis support.

  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Government directory covering New Zealand

Check before you go. Each provider controls its services and eligibility. Review the listing's update date and confirm directly before travel.

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mymizu Free Water Refill Map

Worldwide, Global

A global map of public fountains and participating businesses that provide free drinking-water refills.

  • Water
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free water refills at listed spots

AccessFree web and mobile refill map
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Worldwide web and app locator

Check before you go. Some locations are community-contributed. Check recent details and ask staff before relying on a business refill point.

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Refill Return

United Kingdom and global network, Global

A free app connecting people with public taps and participating refill locations, including a large UK network.

  • Water
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free tap-water refills at participating points

AccessFree refill-location app
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
App-based refill network originating in the United Kingdom

Check before you go. The app may prompt for an account after limited searches. Confirm that a participating location is open before travelling.

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San Francisco Free Water and Restroom Map

San Francisco, United States

San Francisco's official map of free, tested drinking water and public restroom locations.

  • Water
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Citywide public drinking-water and restroom map

Check before you go. Public facilities may close temporarily for maintenance or operating conditions; check the live map.

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Food Bank Network Nigeria

Nigeria-wide, Nigeria

A Lagos Food Bank initiative connecting a national coalition of food banks and trusted nonprofits providing food grants and relief packages.

  • Food
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessPartner food-bank network
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Coalition of food banks, pantries, and nonprofit partners across Nigeria

Check before you go. This is a partner network, not a guaranteed walk-in pantry. Contact the network for the appropriate local access route.

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Food Banking Kenya

Kenya-wide, Kenya

A certified food-bank network recovering food and distributing it through community service agencies in Kenya.

  • Food
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessCommunity-agency food network
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Food recovery and community partner network in Kenya

Check before you go. The food bank is not presented as a universal walk-in pantry. Contact it for the current partner or program serving your area.

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Hong Kong Short-term Food Assistance

Hong Kong

Government-funded nonprofit teams provide short-term basic food assistance to people and families facing immediate financial difficulty.

  • Food
  • Navigation
CostFree resource finder.

Free for approved applicants

AccessRegional service-team contacts
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Service teams covering districts across Hong Kong

Check before you go. Applicants must contact the team serving their district and provide the requested identity, address, and financial information.

Singapore's official pathway to ComCare financial and social assistance through local Social Service Offices and complementary community schemes.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
CostFree resource finder.

Free to search; provider rules vary

AccessGovernment assistance offices
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Social Service Offices across Singapore

Check before you go. Eligibility depends on residency, household circumstances, and program assessment. Use the official page to identify the correct office.

Service location

Crisis Skylight Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
Suite 303, Rhubarb, 25 Heath Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AE
Hours
Contact the centre before visiting.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight Brent

Brent, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, Harlesden, London NW10 4LT
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; visits are generally by appointment between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight Croydon

Croydon, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
12 Surrey Street, London CR0 1RG
Hours
Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BQ
Hours
Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–4:00 PM.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight London

London, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
50-52 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight Merseyside

Liverpool, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
96 Kent Street, Liverpool L1 5BD
Hours
Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
City House, 1-3 City Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2AF
Hours
Contact the centre before visiting.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AQ
Hours
Contact the centre before visiting.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Crisis Skylight South Wales

Swansea, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free homelessness support

AccessContact centre for assessment
Hours, location & verification
Address
163 St Helen's Road, Swansea SA1 4DQ
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, excluding bank holidays.

Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.

Service location

Everybody Eats Glen Innes

Glen Innes, New Zealand

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

  • Food
  • Navigation
CostFree option.

Pay what you can, including nothing

AccessWalk-in; bookings also available
Hours, location & verification
Address
133 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland
Hours
Sun, Mon, Wed and Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

Service location

Everybody Eats Onehunga

Onehunga, New Zealand

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

  • Food
  • Navigation
CostFree option.

Pay what you can, including nothing

AccessWalk-in; bookings also available
Hours, location & verification
Address
306 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland
Hours
Sun–Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

Service location

Everybody Eats Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

  • Food
  • Navigation
CostFree option.

Pay what you can, including nothing

AccessWalk-in; bookings also available
Hours, location & verification
Address
60 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Hours
Sun–Wed, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

Service location

Evelyne Saller Centre

Vancouver, Canada

A City of Vancouver centre for low-income and at-risk adults with free showers, laundry, and practical community support.

  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
CostFree.

Free showers and laundry

AccessCommunity centre access
Hours, location & verification
Address
404 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C5

Check before you go. Hours differ by service. Review the official hours page or call before travelling.

Service location

Compass Center Hygiene Center

Seattle, United States

A drop-in hygiene centre where people experiencing homelessness can use restrooms, take a hot shower, and do laundry.

  • Hygiene
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CostFree.

Free hygiene services

AccessDrop-in
Hours, location & verification
Address
210 Alaskan Way S, Basement Level, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; closed holidays

Check before you go. Capacity and holiday closures can affect access. Review the official page before travel.

Service location

Downtown Urban Rest Stop

Seattle, United States

A no-cost hygiene facility for unsheltered people and families, providing restrooms, showers, laundry, toiletries, and resource referrals.

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CostFree.

All services free

AccessSame-day in-person access; laundry may be scheduled
Hours, location & verification
Address
1925 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4:00 PM; showers and laundry generally end at 2:30 PM

Check before you go. Same-day capacity is limited. Shower sign-up is in person; laundry may be arranged by phone or at the door. Confirm the day's schedule.

Service location

Ballard Urban Rest Stop

Seattle, United States

A no-cost hygiene facility for unsheltered people and families, providing restrooms, showers, laundry, toiletries, and resource referrals.

  • Hygiene
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CostFree.

All services free

AccessSame-day in-person access; laundry may be scheduled
Hours, location & verification
Address
2014B NW 57th Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–1:30 PM; closed 10:00–11:30 AM; shower and laundry windows are shorter

Check before you go. Same-day capacity is limited. Shower sign-up is in person; laundry may be arranged by phone or at the door. Confirm the day's schedule.