The cost of living crisis is making life harder for many families in our community. If you require assistance in accessing benefits or other sources of additional income we have a dedicated service to support you.
In addition to our FISO a number of other organisations are available to help you. In school, our Family Liaison Offciers are also on hand to help. If you would like some advice they can becontacted on 0141 582 0260, option 3.
Glasgow Helps helpline
Anyone experiencing any difficulties and in need of advice and guidance on a range of issues can contact Glasgow Helps
Homeless services.
0141 276 1185
Glasgow NE Foodbank
Our foodbank operates on a referral system. Once you have been issued with a voucher, you can exchange this for a minimum of three days of emergency food at your nearest foodbank centre.
Our normal opening hours are
Monday 1pm - 3pm
Wednesday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Friday 1pm.- 3pm
Contact us to confirm festive opening hours
t: 07951749363 or 07951749373
info@glasgowne.foodbank.org.uk
FARE Scotland
FARE provide a service that ensures no child goes without. This year with the cost of living crisis and the fuel crisis there are more young people and families in need. Referrals can be submitted from local Housing Associations, Police, Social work and other Community organisations.
info@fare-scotland.org
0141 771 9151
https://www.facebook.com/FAREGLASGOW/
Ruchazie Food Pantry
435 Gartloch Road, Glasgow
0141 237 4900
pantry@ruchaziechurch.org
Open to all residents of Glasgow – no referral process, walk in welcome
Shettleston Community Growing Project
Starting from Monday 12th December the Community Fridge will be open from 5pm - 6pm on Mondays and Fridays
Kenny.McCubbin@shettlestongrowing.org.uk
07879 333846
Homeless Project Scotland
We provide hot meals 7 days a week under central station throughout Xmas and New Year We also have an outreach service for people in need
Office@homelessprojectscotland.org
0800 014 7160
https://www.facebook.com/homelessprojectscotland/
Mental health services at NHS 24
Anyone can experience mental health issues, at any point in their life, and the rising cost of living can have a major impact. You don’t have to deal with these problems alone. NHS 24 mental health services are available to everyone in Scotland. The services we offer include listening, offering advice, and guiding you to further help if required.
Phone NHS 24 on 111 if you're:
· feeling distressed
· in a state of despair
· suicidal
· in need of emotional support
For an emergency ambulance phone 999.