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Woking Foodbank
Giving emergency food and support to people who need a little help.
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EMERGENCY HELP
EMERGENCY HELP
Are you looking for help today to feed yourself or your family? Do you want to learn new skills to move forward in life? Maybe you are looking for friends as you feel isolated or lonely?
At The Lighthouse we run many projects that can help you, most of which are self-referral. Have a look at the list below and follow the links for information on how to access help.
We want to help you, but we also have to be clear that for access to food from Woking Foodbank, or for items for children from Jigsaw Storehouse, you will need to have received a referral from one of our referral partners.
Have a look at the list below for all the information you will need.
Projects which can offer emergency help
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Style Studio
Second hand high-quality clothing with styling and confidence boosting advice.
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Woking Hygiene Bank
Providing essential toiletries and personal items throughout the cost of living crisis.
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Money Advice
Budgeting and debt advice that's open to all.
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Ukranian Hub
An incredible community of Ukrainian refugees who regularly meet together to build relationships, share their experiences and get access to advice and resources.
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Jigsaw Storehouse
A baby bank with toys, clothes and equipment for children under 11 years old.
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Community Lunch
A free lunch and friendly conversation open to everyone.
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Chat and Support
Drop in for a cuppa and have a chat with the team.
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Food Larder
The ‘Grub Hub’ larder provides emergency food for those in need.
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Prayer Cafe
Chat over a cup of tea and receive prayer.
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Love Your Neighbour
Support for those who are affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
The Lighthouse Woking
The Lighthouse, 8-10 High Street, Woking, Surrey GU21 6BG.
The Lighthouse Barnsbury
The Lighthouse, 30 Ash Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 0BH.
The Lighthouse Aldershot
Park Church, Church Lane East, GU11 3ST
The Lighthouse Guildford
Founders Studio, Millbrook, Guildford GU1 3UT
How to get a referral for emergency help
Both the Woking Foodbank and Jigsaw Storehouse projects work on a referral basis. If you need food or clothing and equipment urgently, contact your referrer for a referral statement.
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Woking Foodbank
We provide short term emergency food to local people in crisis. We operate a referral system where people in need are referred via front line care and support agencies.
If you do not have a referrer, please phone Woking Foodbank for emergency support on 07896 077 760, or email [email protected].
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Jigsaw Storehouse
If you do not have a referrer to talk to and ask for emergency help, then please contact the Jigsaw team and we can help you get set up with a referral.
Call 07450187394 and leave a message or email us.
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“This has eased the pressure, you have no idea what a big difference this will make.”
If you need more immediate help, we recommend…
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
Samaritans: 116 123
Shout (a free 24/7 crisis text service): text SHOUT to 85258.
MONEY AND DEBT HELP
Citizens Advice: Provincial House, 26 Commercial Way, Woking, Surrey, GU21 6EN. Tel: 01483 725192.
Surrey Crisis Fund: apply online.
HOMELESS SERVICES
Woking Borough Council Housing Services: [email protected]
York Road Project: 01483 728739
Shelter Housing: 0808 208 0020 444
DOMESTIC ABUSE
Your Sanctuary Woking: 01483776822
ESDAS (east Surrey): Tel: 01737 771350 (9:00am - 4:00pm Mon-Fri). Text: 07860 039720.
NSDAS (North Surrey): Tel: 01932 260690 (9:30am-4:00pm Mon-Fri)
Email: [email protected]
SWSDA (South West Surrey):Tel: 01483 898884. Email: [email protected]
Domestic Abuse Helpline: Tel: 01483 776822 available 9:00am - 9:00pm, 7 days a week
SEXUAL ABUSE AND RAPE
Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (Guildford). Helpline: 01483 546400 (Mon-Thurs 7:30pm – 9:30pm). Tel: 01483 568000 (Mon-Fri 9-4:30pm). Email: [email protected].
Safeline (for those who have experienced sexual abuse). Email: [email protected]. Helpline (for men): 0808 800 5005. Helpline (for women): 0808 802 9999. Tel: 01926 402 498.
The Lucy Faithfull Foundation. Dedicated to tackling child sexual abuse. Helpline: 0808 1000 900. Live chat available.
Parents Against Child Exploitation - PACE. Working with parents and carers of children at risk of being exploited by perpetrators external to the family. Tel: 0113 240 5226.
Survivors UK Support for Men only. Online Web Chat Mon-Sun 12pm-8pm. Tel: 02035983898. Email: [email protected].
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“A lady came in for a newborn bundle for her baby due in the next week, and we were able to help her. She then went into labour early that night and was very grateful that she had everything she needed ready for the baby!”
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