Destitution

Where to get help with food and accommodation

If you are waiting for your Section 4 support to be approved, and if you have no other means to support yourself, we may be able to help you with charitable support, such as food packages. This charitable support is only a short-term solution and we strongly advise that you discuss your long-term options with your legal representative.

There are several organisations that may be able to help you with food and accommodation if you do not have a place to live.

Positive Action in Housing (PAIH)

The charity Positive Action in Housing offers advice, information and support if you are facing homelessness. Find out more on the PAIH website or call them on 0141 353 2220.

Free food at Unity World Café

Every Tuesday the Unity Centre's café offers free food for people seeking asylum who are destitute or receiving Section 4 support, at the Lansdowne Church Hall on 416 Great Western Road, G4 9HZ (near Solly’s African shop and Kelvinbridge underground station).

Call them on 0141 427 1959 for more information.

The Glasgow Homeless Information Pages

The Glasgow Homeless Information Pages provides information about where to get emergency help if you are homeless in Glasgow.

Free or Cheap Food and Clothing Locations in Glasgow

Read our information list to find locations across Glasgow (PDF)

Contact us for advice

To speak to one of our advisers about this, come to our office, contact us to make an appointment or call 0800 085 6087 (free from landlines, not mobiles).