HIVE Directory: Hot Meals

The Soup Kitchen is opened every Wednesday from 6:30pm. It is well known among the homeless people, and agencies working with the homeless people in the city of Portsmouth. The Soup Kitchen attracts other people who are not homeless but just need to socialize, talk and share meal with others. We serve cooked meals, hot drinks, fruits etc.

Hello! We’re FoodCycle Portsmouth John Pounds Centre. We collect food from retailers that would otherwise be thrown away, and with the help of lovely volunteers cook it up into a tasty, healthy three-course meals for those most in need in our city.

We cook and serve tasty three-course hot meals from The John Pounds Centre in Old Portsmouth every Wednesday at 6pm.

This group intends to connect free meals with recipients. We take no responsibility for what is cooked and what is provided. Our aim is simply to connect a meal with hungry humans that may not be able to afford a cooked meal at the present time.

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Friday Fridge provides hot food and some practical support for those in need. It is a safe place to relax, chat, pray and get guidance.

We're open to all and free of charge so do drop in or find out more at www.sjs.church

Please view website for services:
www.harbourchurchuk.org

Food Bank @ All Saints Church on Tuesdays 11am-12pm (please note Food Bank will be closed on Tues 26th Dec and will re-open on Tue 2nd Jan)

Safe Harbour community meal every Monday 5.30-6.30pm @ All Saints Church. A two-course dinner and hot drinks for anyone in need of a hot meal. (please note this will be closed on Mon 25th Dec but will be open on 1st Jan New Year’s Day)

Saturday breakfast every Saturday 10-12pm @ All Saints Church for anyone in need of a breakfast and hot drink. (please note this will be closed Sat 30th Dec)

Other services: Vista - outreach and support for women in the sex industry/who have experienced sexual exploitation:
- 1:1 meet-ups - chance to talk in confidence, help with planning safety and next steps when looking for change
- Support with accessing other services - sexual health, domestic abuse, sexual violence, counselling, referrals to immigration support and legal advice, emotional support and prayer when sought.
Email vista@harbourchurchuk.org Phone Mon-Thurs 9-5 07869 258165

Haven - weekly women's group - a partnership between Harbour Church, Portsmouth City of Sanctuary and The Medaille Trust Moving on Project. Provides opportunities for women who have experienced, or are experiencing sexual exploitation, gender abuse, or had extreme adverse experiences to discover connection with others in a safe, relaxed, private space. Warm welcome, great refreshments and range of activities for women to enjoy, including beauty treatments, workshops, discussions and informative sessions. Pre-school age children welcome. Access by referral only Contact: vista@harbourchurchuk.org 07869 258165 harbourchurchuk.org/vista Instagram vistaportsmouth

Spa 61 - a safe space for women in Portsmouth to experience kind, positive community. Free monthly spa mornings with free beauty treatments provided by our team of volunteers and a delicious brunch.
Email spa61@harbourchurchuk.org harbourchurchuk.org/spa-61

Provide a Meal is a social enterprise dedicated to the relief of food poverty.

Using a tech platform to connect restaurants, charities and donors, we provide meals to our beneficiaries without the need for giving out cash.
We also perform direct food parcel drops to those in need.

We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with our direct food parcel drops.

No voucher needed, one emergency parcel only, and signposting service to other agencies;

Food Bank open on
Tuesdays 1 to 3 PM
Friday 10-12 PM

We work in close partnership with Portsmouth City Council and other local providers to end homelessness in Portsmouth. Society of St James’ dedicated staff support rough sleepers through our Rough Sleeping Support Service.

This is the first point of contact for many people who have found themselves homeless in Portsmouth. Becoming homeless is a truly frightening experience and many people who come through our door are distressed and confused and simply don’t know where to turn. We aim to make people feel safe and welcome and then we start to build a relationship with them so that we can understand their circumstances and help them to find the support they need.

We provide breakfast, hot drinks, shower and laundry facilities, access to the internet, locker facilities for people to store their belongings and we can help people with clothing.

Our staff are always available to help people to sort out their immediate needs, including:

Sorting our welfare benefits
Registering with a GP
Help with substance misuse problems
Help in finding accommodation
Referring people for supported housing if they have more complex needs
We also offer a therapeutic programme of meaningful activities, including arts and craft workshops, educational sessions to help people improve their literacy and numeracy skills and life skills workshops.

We have regular visiting support from the Recovery Hub, from healthcare professionals and from Housing Options, the city council’s housing team, who can advise on accommodation options.

Sunday Suppers at St Simon’s has been running for nearly 30 years, offering friendship, companionship, a listening ear and hot, freshly-cooked food to vulnerable people from 5:30pm to 7pm nearly every Sunday (check the calendar).