Availability can change. Contact the provider or check the official source before travelling. RWN is not emergency dispatch and does not decide eligibility.

Direct service site

The Bowery Mission

New York, United States

Immediate meals, showers, clothing, medical care, and a separate overnight-shelter intake in lower Manhattan.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Walk-in
Cost
Free services
Address
227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

Confirm before travel. Meals are open without ID. Shower, clothing, and shelter intake have schedules or capacity limits; check the official help page before travel.

Direct service site

The Beacon

Houston, United States

A downtown day center providing meals, private showers, full-service laundry, charging, Wi-Fi, mail, and housing navigation.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in intake
Cost
Free essential services
Address
1212 Prairie Street, Houston, TX 77002

Confirm before travel. Service days, intake, and capacity can change. Confirm on the official page or by phone before traveling.

Direct service site

St. Anthony's Hygiene Hub

San Francisco, United States

Free showers, toilets, laundry, personal-care products, clothing, and connections to St. Anthony's wider services.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in sign-up
Cost
Free services
Address
150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

Confirm before travel. Sign-up takes place at St. Boniface Church. Review current hours and instructions before travel.

Direct service site

Blanchet House

Portland, United States

No-questions-asked meals plus clothing, hygiene items, sleeping essentials, and seasonal heat-relief water.

  • Food
  • Water
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Shelter
Access
Walk-in
Cost
Free services
Address
310 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209

Confirm before travel. Meals are offered Monday through Saturday. Clothing inventory and seasonal relief vary; use the official service page for current details.

Direct service site

San Diego Day Center

San Diego, United States

A Father Joe's Villages day center offering shelter navigation, restrooms, laundry, storage, mail, case management, and access to nearby meals and showers.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in check-in
Cost
Free core services
Address
299 17th Street, San Diego, CA 92101

Confirm before travel. An orange service badge is used for several services, although the public lunch can be accessed without it. Arrive early and check the official instructions.

Partner network

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Los Angeles, United States

A regional food bank with an official pantry and partner-agency locator for Los Angeles County.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Online partner locator
Cost
Food-assistance eligibility varies
Coverage
1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058

Confirm before travel. The listed address is the food bank facility, not a guaranteed walk-in pantry. Use the official find-food tool for a distribution site.

Official locator

Feeding America Food Bank Finder

United States

An official national search that identifies the Feeding America food bank serving a ZIP code.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Online locator
Cost
Free search; local rules vary
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United States

Confirm before travel. This is a locator, not a walk-in location. Open it and contact the local food bank it returns.

Official locator

HUD Find Shelter

United States

A U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development search for shelter, food pantries, health clinics, and clothing resources.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Health
  • Clothing
Access
Government locator
Cost
Free search
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United States

Confirm before travel. HUD is not the direct service provider. Confirm eligibility, hours, and capacity with the organization returned by the search.

Official locator

USDA National Hunger Hotline

United States

A federal hotline connecting people with emergency food providers, meal sites, food banks, and social services near an address.

  • Navigation
  • Food
Access
Phone, text, and online
Cost
Free referral service
Coverage
Nationwide phone, text, and online service

Confirm before travel. The hotline and automated search provide referrals; each local provider sets its own hours and eligibility.

Official locator

211 United States

United States

Local specialists connect callers with basic-needs services including housing, food, transportation, and health care.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Clothing
Access
Call or online search
Cost
Free and confidential
Coverage
Dial 2-1-1 or use the nationwide online locator
Phone
211

Confirm before travel. This is a referral service, not emergency response. Local availability and channels vary by 211 agency.

Direct service site

Daily Bread Food Bank

Toronto, Canada

A Toronto food bank with an onsite program and a locator for neighborhood food banks.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Registration and local finder
Cost
Free food support
Address
191 New Toronto Street, Toronto, ON M8V 2E7

Confirm before travel. Registration and visit rules apply. Use the official service finder to confirm the right location and schedule.

Partner network

Greater Vancouver Food Bank

Burnaby, Canada

Food distribution and partner support across Greater Vancouver, with registration and location guidance.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Registration and location finder
Cost
Free food support
Coverage
8345 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC V5A 2H3

Confirm before travel. The listed address is the head office. Use the official find-food guidance for a client distribution location.

Official locator

211 Canada

Canada

Canada's official navigation service for government and community food, housing, health, and social support.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Clothing
Access
Phone, chat, text, and web
Cost
Free and confidential
Coverage
Dial 2-1-1 or choose a province in the online directory
Phone
211

Confirm before travel. Channels and hours vary by province, although most of Canada has 24-hour access. This is a referral service.

Direct service site

Union Gospel Mission

Vancouver, Canada

Daily community meals, 24-hour reception, emergency shelter, clothing, and referrals in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in and appointment services
Cost
Free core help
Address
601 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1J7

Confirm before travel. Meal tickets and shelter capacity rules apply. Confirm the current meal time or speak with reception before travel.

Partner network

The Global FoodBanking Network

Global network, Global

An international directory of member food-bank organizations, useful where a direct RWN listing is not yet available.

  • Navigation
  • Food
Access
Member-country directory
Cost
Free directory
Coverage
Global member-network directory

Confirm before travel. This is a network directory, not a walk-in provider. Follow the member link for local access information.

Partner network

The Felix Project Multibank

London, United Kingdom

Redistributes surplus food and essential household goods to community organizations across London.

  • Clothing
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Community-organization distribution
Cost
Free essentials through partners
Coverage
Unit 11, Acton Park Industrial Estate, The Vale, London W3 7QE

Confirm before travel. This is a distribution hub for community organizations, not a general walk-in service. Use the official page to identify partner access.

Official locator

Trussell Food Bank Finder

United Kingdom

A UK food-bank finder with local access, referral, and emergency-food guidance.

  • Navigation
  • Food
Access
Online food-bank finder
Cost
Free search; referral may apply
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United Kingdom

Confirm before travel. Many food banks use vouchers or referrals. Open the local record and confirm its process before travel.

Direct service site

Whitechapel Mission

London, United Kingdom

A free day centre offering breakfast, showers, clothing, advice, computers, medical support, and shelter referrals.

  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Shelter
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in day centre
Cost
All listed services free
Address
212 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
Hours
Breakfast daily from 8:00 AM; weekday showers 7:00–10:00 AM; weekday advice 8:00 AM–3:00 PM

Confirm before travel. The day centre is open on weekdays and service times differ. Review the current official schedule before travel.

Direct service site

The Passage Resource Centre

London, United Kingdom

Immediate welfare and resettlement support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness near London Victoria.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Shelter
Access
Walk-in resource centre
Cost
Free support
Address
St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place, London SW1P 1NL

Confirm before travel. The resource centre operates on weekdays. It is not an emergency service; confirm opening times before travel.

Direct service site

Capuchin Day Centre

Dublin, Ireland

Hot meals, food parcels, showers, clothing, and free medical, optical, dental, and family support.

  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Walk-in; no questions asked
Cost
Free services
Address
29 Bow Street, Dublin 7, D07 F2Y5

Confirm before travel. Services have separate schedules and some clinic capacity limits. Check the official site for current times.

Partner network

FoodForward SA

Cape Town, South Africa

A South African food-recovery network distributing food through vetted beneficiary organizations.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Partner-organization network
Cost
Food support through partners
Coverage
21 Polaris Road, Lansdowne, Cape Town 7780

Confirm before travel. The warehouse is not presented as a public pantry. Use the official site to identify supported beneficiary organizations.

Direct service site

U-turn Wynberg Service Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

A homelessness service centre connecting people with food, clothing, recovery support, and a structured pathway toward stability.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Health
Access
Service-centre intake
Cost
Voucher or program engagement may apply
Address
72 Church Street, Wynberg Methodist Church, Cape Town 7708

Confirm before travel. U-turn states that meals can require a voucher or engagement with services. Call the centre for current access details.

Direct service site

U-turn Claremont Service Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

Food, clothing, hygiene support, recovery services, and development pathways for people experiencing homelessness.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Health
Access
Service-centre intake
Cost
Voucher or program engagement may apply
Address
27 Stegman Road, Claremont, Cape Town 7708

Confirm before travel. Meal and service access can require a voucher or engagement. Call the official centre number before travel.

Direct service site

U-turn Muizenberg Service Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

A local entry point to meals, essential goods, counselling, recovery support, and U-turn's homelessness pathway.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Health
Access
Service-centre intake
Cost
Voucher or program engagement may apply
Address
Killarney Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town 7945

Confirm before travel. Access conditions vary by service and may use U-turn vouchers. Call before traveling.

Direct service site

U-turn Strand Service Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

Meals, essential support, inclusion in outreach, and a pathway into recovery and work-readiness services.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Service-centre intake
Cost
Voucher or program engagement may apply
Address
28 Michau Street, Strand, Cape Town 7139

Confirm before travel. Access can require a voucher or service engagement. Call the centre before travel.

Direct service site

The Hope Exchange Service Centre

Cape Town, South Africa

A U-turn-linked homelessness service centre offering practical support and a route into longer-term services.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Service-centre intake
Cost
Access conditions vary
Address
14A Roeland Street, District Six, Cape Town 8001

Confirm before travel. Call the official centre number to confirm current services and access conditions.

Direct service site

U-turn Johannesburg Service Centre

Johannesburg, South Africa

A Johannesburg service centre providing basic-needs support and entry to U-turn's recovery and development programs.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Service-centre intake
Cost
Voucher or program engagement may apply
Address
Christ Church Blairgowrie, 32 Gordon Avenue, Blairgowrie, Randburg

Confirm before travel. Call the centre for current operating times and voucher or program requirements.

Direct service site

U-turn Pretoria Service Centre

Pretoria, South Africa

A central Pretoria contact point for basic-needs services and U-turn's structured homelessness support pathway.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Service-centre intake
Cost
Voucher or program engagement may apply
Address
80 Bosman Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria 0001

Confirm before travel. Call before travel to confirm current service hours and access requirements.

Partner network

Foodbank NSW & ACT

Sydney / Glendenning, Australia

A food-relief network connecting people in New South Wales and the ACT with local charity partners.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Charity-partner finder
Cost
Food relief through local partners
Coverage
50 Owen Street, Glendenning NSW 2761

Confirm before travel. The warehouse is not a guaranteed public pantry. Use the official find-food pathway to contact a local charity.

Direct service site

Wayside Chapel Kings Cross

Sydney, Australia

Showers, emergency clothing, housing and crisis-accommodation referrals, clinics, and a safe community space.

  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in community centre
Cost
Free essentials; cafe prices may apply
Address
29 Hughes Street, Potts Point NSW 2011
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Confirm before travel. Wayside's community services are open daily, but clinics and specific support have schedules. Confirm before travel.

Direct service site

Wayside Chapel Bondi

Sydney, Australia

A welcoming community centre with showers, toiletries, emergency clothing, support, activities, and scheduled clinics.

  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in community centre
Cost
Free essentials; cafe prices may apply
Address
77 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Confirm before travel. Open weekdays; clinic and activity schedules vary. Review the official Bondi page before travel.

Direct service site

3rd Space

Brisbane, Australia

A seven-day drop-in center with hot showers, cafe-style meals, clothing and emergency relief, medical support, and housing navigation.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Shelter
  • Navigation
Access
Daytime drop-in
Cost
Free support; cafe conditions vary
Address
505 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4005

Confirm before travel. Emergency-relief eligibility and visiting-service schedules vary. Contact the center for current details.

Direct service site

Auckland City Mission HomeGround

Auckland, New Zealand

HomeGround provides free hot meals, food parcels, emergency housing, health and addiction services, and social-work support.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in and program intake
Cost
Free meals and food parcels; other conditions vary
Address
140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central 1010

Confirm before travel. The Haeata dining room is walk-in; food parcels and other programs have separate access steps. Check the official help page.

Direct service site

Christchurch City Mission Foodbank

Christchurch, New Zealand

Emergency food parcels and a self-serve foodbank, supported by assessment and wider City Mission social services.

  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Phone assessment and appointment
Cost
Free emergency food
Address
275 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011

Confirm before travel. Food collection requires a phone assessment, appointment, photo ID, and proof of address. Do not travel without booking.

Partner network

Willing Hearts Meal Assistance

Singapore

A soup kitchen preparing free meals for distribution across Singapore, with shelter and other support programs.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Agency or social-worker referral
Cost
Free meal assistance for approved beneficiaries
Coverage
1 Lorong J Telok Kurau, Singapore 425792

Confirm before travel. Meal-assistance applications require a social worker or social-service agency. The kitchen is not presented as a public meal walk-in.

Direct service site

ImpactHK 29 Community Centre

Hong Kong

A daily community centre for people experiencing homelessness, with meals, clothing, toiletries, sleeping bags, laundry, haircuts, charging, and internet.

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in community centre
Cost
Free support
Address
G/F, Cherry Mansion, 29 Oak Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Confirm before travel. Open daily according to the official center page. Specific items and support depend on current supply and program schedules.

Direct service site

Kechara Soup Kitchen

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A Kuala Lumpur service centre for food-bank, street outreach, and empowerment programs supporting people in need.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Contact centre for assistance
Cost
Free food-support programs
Address
17 Jalan Barat, off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Confirm before travel. Contact the center to confirm beneficiary access, current program location, and collection or referral steps.

Partner network

Goonj

New Delhi, India

A material-aid organization moving clothing and everyday essentials through rural-development and disaster-response programs.

  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Program and partner network
Cost
Material aid through programs
Coverage
Rajesh Pilot Marg, Madan Pur Khadar, New Delhi 110076

Confirm before travel. The office is not presented as a public free-clothing walk-in. Use the official office network to contact the appropriate program.

Partner network

The Akshaya Patra Foundation

Bengaluru, India

A school-meal and humanitarian food-relief organization operating through institutional and program partnerships in India.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
School and relief programs
Cost
Free meals through program partners
Coverage
#72, 3rd Floor, 3rd Main Road, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru 560022

Confirm before travel. The listed office is not a public meal site. Assistance is delivered through schools and relief programs.

Partner network

Banco de Alimentos de Bogotá

Bogotá, Colombia

A Bogotá food bank that recovers and distributes food through registered social organizations.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Social-organization network
Cost
Food support through partner organizations
Coverage
Calle 19A #32-50, Bogotá D.C., Colombia

Confirm before travel. The facility is not presented as an open public pantry. Contact the food bank or a partner organization for access information.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — France

Paris, France

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in France, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Paris for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Germany

Berlin, Germany

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Germany, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Berlin for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Belgium

Brussels, Belgium

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Belgium, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Brussels for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Austria

Vienna, Austria

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Austria, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Vienna for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Hungary

Budapest, Hungary

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Hungary, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Budapest for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Greece

Athens, Greece

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Greece, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Athens for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Cyprus

Nicosia, Cyprus

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Cyprus, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Nicosia for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Italy

Rome, Italy

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Italy, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Rome for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Spain

Madrid, Spain

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Spain, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Madrid for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Portugal, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Lisbon for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Poland

Warsaw, Poland

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Poland, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Warsaw for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Romania

Bucharest, Romania

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Romania, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Bucharest for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Bulgaria, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Sofia for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Moldova

Chisinau, Moldova

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Moldova, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Chisinau for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Georgia, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Tbilisi for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Ukraine, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Kyiv for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Switzerland

Bern, Switzerland

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Switzerland, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Bern for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Türkiye

Ankara, Türkiye

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Türkiye, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Ankara for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Jordan

Amman, Jordan

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Jordan, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Amman for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Lebanon, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Beirut for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Pakistan

Islamabad, Pakistan

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Pakistan, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Islamabad for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Afghanistan, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Kabul for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Thailand, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Bangkok for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Indonesia

Jakarta, Indonesia

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Indonesia, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Jakarta for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Japan, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Tokyo for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Kenya, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Nairobi for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Uganda

Kampala, Uganda

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Uganda, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Kampala for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Nigeria

Abuja, Nigeria

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Nigeria, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Abuja for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Egypt, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Cairo for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Ethiopia, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Addis Ababa for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Rwanda, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Kigali for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — South Sudan

Juba, South Sudan

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in South Sudan, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Juba for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Mexico, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Mexico City for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Brazil

Brasilia, Brazil

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Brazil, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Brasilia for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Argentina, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Buenos Aires for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Chile

Santiago, Chile

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Chile, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Santiago for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Peru

Lima, Peru

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Peru, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Lima for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Ecuador

Quito, Ecuador

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Ecuador, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Quito for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Costa Rica

San Jose, Costa Rica

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Costa Rica, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at San Jose for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Panama

Panama City, Panama

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Panama, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Panama City for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — Guatemala

Guatemala City, Guatemala

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Guatemala, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Guatemala City for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

UNHCR HELP — El Salvador

San Salvador, El Salvador

Official, locally applicable information for refugees and asylum-seekers in El Salvador, including protection, services, rights, and ways to contact help.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at San Salvador for geographic context

Confirm before travel. Available online. Eligibility, office hours, and service availability vary by place and situation; use the country page for current local contacts.

Official locator

Ask Izzy

Australia-wide, Australia

A free, anonymous service finder for housing, food, health care, counselling, safety, money help, clothing, showers, and other everyday needs.

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  • Clothing
Access
Free anonymous online search
Cost
Free to use
Coverage
Online service covering Australia

Confirm before travel. Available online. Contact a listed provider to confirm eligibility, capacity, hours, and access before travel.

Official locator

Soliguide

France-wide, France

A multilingual solidarity map for nearby meals, drinking water, shelters, day centres, showers, laundry, clothing, health care, and administrative support.

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  • Clothing
Access
Online and mobile service search
Cost
Free to use
Coverage
Online service covering supported areas in France

Confirm before travel. Coverage and schedules are updated by area. Open each listing for its current hours and contact instructions.

Official locator

Bahnhofsmission Germany

Germany-wide, Germany

A nationwide finder for station missions offering immediate help without registration, including food, drink, clothing, first aid, a safe place, travel assistance, and local referrals.

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Access
Station finder and walk-in support
Cost
Immediate help is free
Coverage
Around 100 railway-station missions across Germany

Confirm before travel. Opening hours differ by station. Use the official finder to choose a location and check its current hours.

Official locator

Centro POP Brazil

Brazil-wide, Brazil

Brazil's public reference centres for people experiencing homelessness, with meals, personal hygiene, laundry, document support, belongings storage, and referrals.

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Access
Government centre finder
Cost
Free; documents are not required for first access
Coverage
Centro POP locations in participating Brazilian municipalities
Phone
121

Confirm before travel. Centres generally operate at least eight hours a day on five weekdays, but each municipality sets its location and schedule. Use the government finder or call 121.

Official locator

Buenos Aires Línea 108

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires' immediate social-assistance line for people and families experiencing homelessness or severe vulnerability, with professional outreach and service referrals.

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24-hour phone support
Cost
City social-support line
Coverage
Citywide telephone and outreach service
Hours
Available 24 hours a day
Phone
108

Confirm before travel. Call 108 within Buenos Aires. Emergency medical, fire, or police situations should use the appropriate local emergency number.

Partner network

Samusocial Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

Free emergency help for people without shelter in Brussels through accommodation, mobile outreach teams, medical care, and psychosocial support.

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Access
Emergency phone, outreach, and reception centres
Cost
Free emergency assistance
Coverage
Boulevard Poincaré 68-70, 1070 Brussels
Hours
Emergency phone available 24 hours a day

Confirm before travel. Call the free number for current intake and placement. The map marker represents the coordinating organization, not guaranteed bed availability.

Official locator

DIF Food Assistance Programs

Mexico-wide, Mexico

Mexico's DIF network routes eligible children, families, older people, people with disabilities, and households affected by emergencies to public food-assistance programs.

  • Food
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Access
State DIF program referral
Cost
Eligibility is set by each state program
Coverage
State DIF offices throughout Mexico

Confirm before travel. Contact the DIF system in your state for current rules, required documents, application locations, and schedules.

Direct service site

Centro POP Sobral

Sobral, Brazil

A public day centre for people experiencing homelessness, offering meals, showers, laundry, multidisciplinary support, documents, benefits, and referrals.

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Access
Walk-in public service
Cost
Free services
Address
Avenida Dom José, 2147, Centro, Sobral, Ceará
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–5:00 PM

Confirm before travel. The official municipal page lists weekday daytime hours. Outreach operates separately in the evening; confirm holiday changes before travel.

Direct service site

Centro POP São Vicente

São Vicente, Brazil

A public centre for people experiencing homelessness with breakfast, afternoon food, showers, clean clothing, technical support, and referrals.

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Access
Walk-in public service
Cost
Free; lack of documents does not prevent access
Address
Avenida Capitão-Mor Aguiar, 436, Centro, São Vicente, São Paulo
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM

Confirm before travel. The city page lists immediate, free weekday access. Call before travel to confirm holiday hours and current on-site capacity.

Direct service site

Centro POP Carapicuíba

Carapicuíba, Brazil

A public reference centre for people experiencing homelessness, with personal hygiene, clothing and shoes, document support, medical referrals, and social reintegration help.

  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in public service
Cost
Free services
Address
Avenida Fernanda, 154, Centro, Carapicuíba, São Paulo
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Confirm before travel. The official municipal page lists weekday hours. Call ahead to confirm current access and holiday changes.

Direct service site

Strázsa Tanya

Szabadszállás, Hungary

Countrywide short-term accommodation plus food assistance, health access, psychosocial support, education, and employment guidance for eligible refugees.

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Access
Contact provider for placement
Cost
Support for eligible refugees
Address
6080 Szabadszállás, Alsószőlők 2702/2, Hungary

Confirm before travel. Contact the provider before travel to confirm eligibility and available accommodation. UNHCR's Hungary helpline is listed on the official source page.