Sainsbury's Westcliff-On-Sea Hamlet Ct Rd Local

HARP is Southend’s homelessness charity. We provide housing, advice, and support to around 1,000 people each year who are either experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes. A sudden increase in pressure - such as losing a job, a relationship breakdown, or a mental health issue - can force people into homelessness. We help individuals lay the foundations to rebuild their lives and end the need for rough sleeping for good. Our support includes: • Street outreach – Our teams are out daily, working to help people who find themselves without a home, offering them opportunities to access emergency accommodation. • Providing homes – We house over 330 people at one time. • Prevention hub – Our prevention hub provides help for those at risk of losing their homes. • Bradbury Day Centre – Open 365 days a year, this warm and safe space in Southend offers support to people sleeping rough. Trained staff provide food, clothing, guidance, and connections to essential services. • Ongoing support – We provide ongoing and tailored assistance to meet each individual’s needs, helping them find permanent accommodation, develop life skills such as cooking and budgeting, and overcome challenges like addiction and mental or physical health conditions. In time, we also support them in returning to work or training. While some people’s problems can be resolved quickly, others may need longer-term support.

The Storehouse is a Community Cafe, Foodbank and advice centre for those on the margins of society in Southend on Sea. We deal primarily with those experiencing food poverty whether they are homeless, or simply on a low income. We currently have 4351 registered users of our service, covering 2.48% of the population of the Borough. We gave out 18,622 food parcels in 2020, from an estimated 110.6 tons of produce. This was distributed during the Covid-19 pandemic where In a usual week, we will see on average, 340 people collect a food parcel. The Community Cafe has had to close during this time due to the social distancing measures and cleaning/hygiene requirements, but we anticipating opening again once out of tiered regulations.

Following the tragic death of Julie Taylors Grandson Liam, his Legacy was born. Julie Taylor does as much as possible to honour Liams life by doing everything she and her family can to stop the awful waste of life to knife crime and the grief it leaves behind. Expanding the Legacy is like a military operation and so Julie desperately needs more soldiers to help her fight this battle and to support local communities safety and needs. Food donations from local supermarkets are distributed locally in Westcliff on Sea to 'Off The Streets' homeles charity, 'Harp' and local care homes such as Crowstone House.