Local Initiatives
Hartlepool Foodbank
Open twice a week and provides three days worth of emergency food to local people who have found themselves in a crisis situation.
Tel: 01429 598404
St. Aidan’s Church Kitchen, Hartlepool
Open every Thursday, between 11am & 1pm, providing hot meals and groceries for people who are hungry, homeless, or in any kind of need.
Tel: 07780 675322
Citizens Advice Hartlepool
Offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.
Tel: 0300 330 9005
Billingham & Stockton Borough Foodbank
Open five times a week over four sites and provides emergency food to local people who find themselves in a crisis situation.
Tel: 07583 575522
West View Advice & Resource Centre
Gives advice on personal circumstances in a range of areas, including: Personal/family problems, debt/welfare benefits, and disability advice.
Tel: 01429 271294
The Children’s Hub
Provide information, advice and guidance on services for children, young people and families.
Tel: 01429 284284
National Initiatives
The Trussel Trust
Supports a nationwide network of food banks and together provides emergency food and support to people locked in poverty.
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
An independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty.
Hubbub
Coordinates the Community Fridge Network. Offering free support to groups across the country to set up their own community fridge.