Consumer
Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline
Problems with goods and services, also help report a matter to Trading Standards
Telephone – 03454 04 05 06
Money/Debt Advice
The Money and Pensions Service
Looking for money or pensions help?
MoneyHelper is here to make your money and pension choices clearer.Here to put you in control with impartial help that’s on your side, backed by government and free to use.
Telephone – 0800 1387777
Local Councils
Rochford District Council
Revenues and Benefits 01702 318197 and 01702 318198
For all other enquiries 01702 318191 or 01702 318111
Community Hubs
Setup to meet needs during the Covid pandemic.
Thurrock Residents
Foodbanks
Foodbanks operate throughout the area. Many operate on a voucher or referral system eg: Trussell Trust foodbanks. Contact 0808 278 7877 to request a voucher or referral.
Sources of food not requiring a voucher or referral
Basildon Residents
Salvation Army Basildon
Tuesdays from 1.30pm by appointment.
Contact Basildon@salvationarmy.org.uk or 07801180225 to make an appointment.
The Salvation Army – Basildon
Fauners (off Cherrydown West)
Basildon
SS16 5AP
Brentwood Residents
St Peter’s Church,
Claughton Way,
Hutton
CM13 1JS
Mon-Sat: 10am – 12 noon
Tues-Fri: 10am – 1pm – Daily Bread café – refreshments and a friendly face.
Castle Point Residents
Old Salvation Army Hall, Canvey High Street
Mitchells Ave, Canvey Island, SS8 8JB.
Open Thursdays from 9am – 12pm.
St Nicholas Church, Canvey
208 Long Road, Canvey Island, SS8 0JR
Open 7 days a week
Rochford Residents
St Marks Hall
St Marks Field, Rochford, SS4 1PT
Open Monday-Friday 9.30am-10.30am