Sainsbury's Avenue Local

We are a community centre working 7 days and 5 nights a week with vulnerable people and families. We run groups and support for people including food bags for families in the area. In this current situation we are running a food bank and feeding 90 pensioners ensuring they have fresh food and prescriptions are collected for them. We live in a deprived area and have a lot of people struggling at this time. We are a self supported centre and as you can imaging at this time we are getting no income from groups which is making funding hard.

We are DOORWAYS MIDDLESBROUGH we are a non-profit registered charity run by a small group of dedicated volunteers and we run from our cafe/hub at 9-11 Princes road in Middlesbrough TS1 4BD ❤️We serve a hot, homemade & filling meals and desserts (including halal & vegetarian to be inclusive) ❤️We have a range of hot & cold beverages too. ❤️We make up food parcels for individuals or families. ❤️People have the choice whether they want to eat in or take out, whichever they feel most comfortable with. ❤️We have an open door policy so we do not turn anyone away. Anyone who comes to us in need eg homeless, near homeless, veterans, refugees, students, ex offenders, needy, vulnerable, benefits sanctioned, the elderly on low pensions, families on low income etc will be fed and looked after. We have people of all ages and all walks of lives who use our services and we open our arms out to anyone. ❤️We are a safe space with the relevant safeguarding training. Everyone who comes to us is treated with dignity & respect. We do not judge here. ❤️We work at a grassroots level and alongside lots of other organisations such as; Cleveland police, the council, the homeless team, hepatitis team, sexual health services, nurses, job centre, substance misuse workers, social workers, mental health workers. This is so we can refer our service users to the appropriate services so they can get the best possible help. ❤️We make up hygeine bags made up with items such as shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body bath wipes, toothpaste and toothbrushes etc and hand out period products whenever asked. ❤️ We hand out clothes and shoes for adults and children (including school uniforms) ❤️ We give out blankets, pillows, sleeping bags and tents. ❤️ We are open 3 times a week 11am-2pm and 1 Sunday a month for a Sunday dinner. ❤️ We do one evening a week with Cleveland police for our local sex workers, vulnerable women and Trans women where we give them hot food, a safe space to talk and work with the police and sexual exploitation team and have services coming out doing sexual health tests and handing out condoms and other essentials. ❤️ We get over 75 people each time were open and with the current cost of living crisis we are getting more and more coming to us . ❤️Our premises has a walk in shower/wet room so our service users can get themselves cleaned up and get a fresh, clean set of clothes on. ❤️We have laundry facilities so people can get their clothes washed and dried. ❤️ EVERYTHING we provide is FREE for our service users. ❤️ We rely solely on generous donations and always need help with things such as - - More food & drinks - Takeaway boxes/cups - Utilities - Premises rent - Toiletries - Blankets - Pillows - Sleeping bags - Tents You're welcome to checkout our Facebook page for more info & pics: Doorways Middlesbrough Thank you for reading and thanks for any help. We appreciate everything xxx

We are committed to alleviating poverty among all disadvantaged people living in the North East by providing essential food hampers, counselling, Art & cooking classes. The Welcome Foundation ensure that the individual has access to basic financial resources, whether through government assistance, work opportunities, or training programs. To relieve poverty among the homeless, refugees, asylum seekers, migrant workers and their dependants living in the northeast by providing hot meals, interpreting, translating, advocacy and advice. To preserve and protect the physical and mental health of those granted refugee status and their dependents, and to advance the education of the public in general about the issues relating to refugees and those seeking asylum. We know that true healing begins from within. That’s why we encourage activities such as walking, cycling, running, and meditation—powerful yet accessible ways to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. But we don’t stop there. We also fight nutritional deficiencies by providing access to healthy food and essential hampers, helping individuals rebuild both body and mind. Our mission: To empower those struggling with mental or physical illness to take charge of their recovery and rediscover their strength, resilience, and purpose. We believe women are powerful catalysts for change. Our Women Unleashed Empowerment programs give women the tools to unlock their potential, overcome fear, and step boldly into their purpose. From fitness classes and meal-prep workshops to self-confidence seminars, business training, and financial education, we equip women to thrive in every area of life. Whether it’s starting a business, pursuing education, or creating healthier daily habits, we stand beside women as they transform their dreams into reality. Thank you for supporting the Welcome Foundation. We organise a monthly Family Fun Day to bring the community together. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a warm meal and live music. We help disadvantaged people through charitable activities such as weekly home visits and Zoom meetings to promote the value of education and mental health wellbeing. We also support asylum seekers with court proceedings.