Southend Foodbank will be partly open across the long weekend: Saturday 24th, West Leigh (9.30 - 11am) - OPEN as usual Monday 26th, Ferndale (1 -3pm) - OPEN, no Citizens Advice today Monday 26th, Hawkwell (5 - 6.30pm) - CLOSED today Also 26th, Admin office and warehouse - CLOSED

Southend Foodbank is partly closed today, Bank Holiday Monday. Ferndale (1pm - 3pm) will be OPEN but Citizens Advice will not be attending. The Hawkwell session will be CLOSED, and the admin office and warehouse will also be closed. For more info: southend.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-t…

Matchday! Ticket, scarf, tin for the foodbank! Donations of tinned food and toiletries are welcomed at the club shop, Blue Boar, Spread Eagle and Railway. If you can, donating is a practical way to give some help to people in our community struggling right now. #UTB #SUFC

As we're thinking about going back to school, harvest and costs going up in the autumn, what would be your Most Needed request if you couldn't afford it in your basket? Can you donate one for someone else struggling right now? More info, ways to give southend.foodbank.org.uk/donate-food

Older residents in Southend who might be at risk of falls or fraility can swap their worn-out slippers for free, new and safer slippers. There are 5 drop-in sessions at Southend libraries throughout September - just turn up with your old slippers to swap. southend.gov.uk/news/article/3…

Ways2Wellbeing offers FREE short shorts through Southend Adult Community College, especially for people who who may experience mental health difficulties. To enrol, book an appointment with a Wellbeing Coach. southend-adult.ac.uk/courses/health…

Tea and toast or coffee and chat at the Sanctuary Cafe on the last Friday of the month, at Southend Salvation Army on Clarence Street, 10.30am - 12pm. Free or pay what you can.

City Jam is back in Southend. If you're inspired by the art on display around the city, join in artist-led workshops outside the Forum, using spray paint on cube walls to be part of a collaborative artwork. More info: southendcityjam.co.uk/event-details/…

This week, we welcomed a visit from newly elected Southend West & Leigh MP David Burton-Sampson. David listened to us and our guests as we talked about the problems they have with Universal Credit, and our support for the Guarantee Our Essentials campaign. trussell #southend

We're not back at Roots Hall until 10th September, but if you're buying a ticket or merch at the club shop, or having a pint at the Spread Eagle, Blue Boar or Railway, you can still donate a tin or two to support your local foodbank. #StandingUpForourCommunity #EverywhereWeGo

Southend Foodbank runs at least one session each day, Monday - Saturday. If you're struggling to afford enough food there can be help available. For more information about getting help from the foodbank and foodbank vouchers, please visit southend.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-t…

🚨 BREAKING: The Household Support Fund has been extended! This extension will provide some relief to families on the lowest incomes this winter. People have told us that this support has meant that they can pay for energy bills, transport or buy essentials, like bedding.

Today we launch our HARVEST 24 campaign #LETSMAKEAMEAL Each week we'll be bringing you ideas of things you can collect throughout the Harvest season. For more information on how to get involved, visit southend.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/harv… #Harvest #Southend

You can refer yourself or ask your GP to refer you for support with exercise and assessment to help you reduce the risk of having a fall. FREE for residents across Castle Point and Southend. More information and to self-refer: southend.everyonehealth.co.uk/self-referral/

Alfies A Team is a newly registered charity, set up to help families with a child with a disability in Southend, and surrounding areas of Essex. They can offer support, advice, an equipment loan service and micro-grants when funding is available. savs-southend.org/alfies-a-team/

Drop in to the TrustLinks Growing Together gardens next week at their open days, and find out more about their therapeutic gardening projects and support available. Book a tour: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Growi… @trustlinksltd

Yoga4all Summer Festival is a FREE day of taster yoga, wellbeing and activities for all the family and live music. Saturday 7th September, 11am-6pm, The Community Garden Garon Park. More info and book a free ticket: yoga4all.co/summerfestival