During the Coronavirus outbreak, SCM are providing food and basic toiletries to needy and vulnerable people in Southampton.

To qualify for support: you need a SCM Basics Bank online referral voucher. If you are genuinely in need of emergency food aid, there are multiple referral agents around the city who can help you to obtain a voucher: social workers, charities, churches, advice agencies, housing associations, mental health workers, some surgeries, local government departments. If you cannot get hold of any of these organisations, try Southampton CC Welfare Line (023 8001 0883)

To volunteer: Please click the ‘I can help’ button at the bottom of the page. We are likely to need more volunteers for delivery drivers, food parcel packing, stock control, basic computer admin e.g. voucher checking, etc.

To donate: We are in urgent need of food and essential toiletries.

• Could you encourage your friends to donate food items at the normal drop off points? https://southamptoncitymission.co.uk/basics-banks/donate-food

• Give financially to support the food banks – https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/donation-web/charity?charityId=1017468&utm_source=extbtn&utm_campaign=donatebtn

More details on SCM website: https://southamptoncitymission.co.uk

Southampton City Council have launched a Community Support Hub and a dedicated helpline in response to the COVID-19 crisis, to ensure that the most vulnerable people across the city have access to the support they need.

This is their helpline: 023 8083 4800 (open Monday – Friday, 8.30am to 5pm)