Below is a list of resources to help those on low incomes and those who may need additional support – from benefits you may be eligible for, to local organisations offering food or financial support.

If you are struggle to access any of these resources, or if you need other support, please contact my office on 020 7219 8957 or seema.malhotra.mp@parliament.uk and we will do what we can to help.

Access to food

There are organisations in our community that can help you to access food. If you are struggling to contact or visit these organisations, or if you need a referral, please do contact my office.

 

The Hounslow Community Food Box

Located at Rose Community Centre, 1 Hawthorn Road, Brentford, TW8 8NT.

In order to receive the free emergency food packages, they offer, a referral is needed from a Charity, GP or the Council.

Email: info@hounslowfoodbox.org.uk or call: 07719 891787

Open Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 10am-1pm and Saturday 10am -12pm.

 

Food Storehouse @ Riverside Vineyard Church.

Located at The Vineyard Centre, 513 Browells Lane, Feltham, TW13 7EQ.

They offer a variety of free products to support you with your needs such as food, children’s clothes and equipment.

Email: office@riversidevineyard.com or call: 020 8890 2626

Open Thursdays 10AM – 12PM, 2nd & 4th Friday of the month 10AM – 12PM, and Saturdays 10AM – 12PM.

 

St Paul’s Church food bank

Located at St. Paul’s Church, Bath Road, Hounslow West, TW3 3DA & The Church of the Good Shepherd, 360 Beavers Lane Hounslow TW4 6HJ.

Email: foodbank@hwparish.org.uk or call: 020 8581 5537

Open Wednesday morning 9.30am-11.30am at St Paul’s and every Thursday from 11-12.30pm at the Church of the Good Shepherd.

 

Feltham Food Bank

Located at 102 Hounslow Rd, Feltham, TW14 0AX

Please note that access to the Feltham Food Bank is for people living in the postcode TW13 and TW14 area. Additionally, a referral is needed which my office can support you with.

Email: felthamfoodbank@gmail.com or Call: 07448 831 297.

Open Sunday morning – 9.30am – 11.30am.

 

Anne Shine Charity UK Community Foodbank Feltham

Located at 9-10 Central Parade, Feltham TW14 0DH

They provide emergency food to support families, vulnerable adults, senior citizens and unemployed residents.

Email: anneshine2019@gmail.com or call: 07883 609 590

Open Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm.

 

Open Kitchen

Located at 514 Great West Road, Hounslow TW5 0TE.

They offer food parcels and hot meals to take away with vegetarian and halal food options available.

Call: 07801 179 990.

Open 7 days a week 1-2pm.

 

Holy Trinity Church

Located at 6 High Street, Hounslow TW3 1HG.

They provide hot and cold food in their car park.

Open Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm and on Friday at 3pm.

Household Support Fund

The Government has confirmed that it will extend the Household Support Fund for a further 6 months, from 1 October 2024 until 31 March 2025. As a result of this extension, local councils in England will receive £421 million to support vulnerable people in their areas.

You can find out more and apply here: https://www.hounslow.gov.uk/info/20058/benefits/2225/apply_for_the_household_support_fund

 

Warm Home Discount

You may be eligible for the Warm Home Discount of £150.

 You can find out more at: https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

 

Community Hubs

London Borough of Hounslow Council runs community support hubs in different locations across the borough. They can connect you to services for local support and activities, befriending, financial support, information on keeping healthy, skills and employment and mental health.

The Feltham Community Hub is held at Feltham Assembly Hall every Tuesday 2pm – 5pm.

The Cranford Community Hub is held at Beavers Children Centre & Library every Wednesday, 10:30am – 2:30pm.

The Community Solutions team also holds drop-ins at Hounslow House. Find out more at: https://hounslowconnect.com/events

 

Financial Advice

If you need help with your finances, below is a list of resources that can offer help and advice this winter.

Citizens Advice Bureau Feltham

The Citizens Advice Bureau Feltham provides free, confidential, impartial advice on welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, consumer, relationship & family issues, immigration and other topics.

Drop-in sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-12pm.

Prebooked appointments on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. You can find out more at: www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/hounslow or call (Freephone): 0808 278 7830 or 0300 330 1185

 

StepChange Debt Charity

StepChange gives confidential, free advice on managing debt, individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs) and debt relief orders.

Visit: www.stepchange.org or call 0800 138 1111

 

Crosslight Advice

Crosslight provide face-to-face debt advice together with money education and budgeting support to individuals and families in need.

You can find out more at: www.crosslightadvice.org or call: 0300 373 1180

 

The Money Advice Service

The Money Advice Service is a government run, free and impartial money advice service. For more information, please call: 0800 138 7777

 

Directgov Benefit Calculators

Directgov Benefit Calculators is a government website which provides an advisor tool to calculate which benefits you may be entitled to. To find out what you could be entitled to visit: www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

 

NHS Low Income Scheme

If you are on a low income or have a medical condition you may be eligible for support paying for prescriptions, dentist bills or other NHS costs. To find out if you are eligible for the scheme, please visit: www.gov.uk/help-nhs-costs