Services can change. Check the original source or contact the organization before you travel. RWN shows where information came from and when it was last reviewed.

Service location

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. Free services
Address
227 Bowery, New York, NY 10002

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

Service location

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. Free essential services
Address
1212 Prairie Street, Houston, TX 77002

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

Service location

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. Free services
Address
150 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102

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

Service location

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. Free services
Address
310 NW Glisan Street, Portland, OR 97209

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

Service location

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

Check before you go. 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.

Service 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. Free essentials through partners
Coverage
Unit 11, Acton Park Industrial Estate, The Vale, London W3 7QE

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

Service location

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
Free. 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

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

Service location

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. Free support
Address
St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place, London SW1P 1NL

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

Service location

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. Free services
Address
29 Bow Street, Dublin 7, D07 F2Y5

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

Service location

Wayside Chapel Kings Cross

Sydney, Australia

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

  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Shelter
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in community centre
Cost
Free. Free showers, toiletries, emergency clothing, and support
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

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

Service location

Wayside Chapel Bondi

Sydney, Australia

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

  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in community centre
Cost
Free. Free showers, toiletries, emergency clothing, and support
Address
77 Roscoe Street, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

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

Service location

3rd Space

Brisbane, Australia

A seven-day drop-in center with hot showers, clothing and emergency relief, a safe place to rest, and housing navigation.

  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Shelter
  • Navigation
Access
Daytime drop-in
Cost
Free. Free showers, clothing support, and service navigation
Address
505 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4005

Check before you go. Emergency-relief eligibility and visiting-service schedules vary. Contact the center for current details.

Service location

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. Free emergency food
Address
275 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011

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

Service location

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. Free support
Address
G/F, Cherry Mansion, 29 Oak Street, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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

Resource finder

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.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
Access
Free anonymous online search
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to use
Coverage
Online service covering Australia

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

Resource finder

Soliguide

France-wide, France

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

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Water
  • Shelter
  • Health
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
Access
Online and mobile service search
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to use
Coverage
Online service covering supported areas in France

Check before you go. Coverage and schedules are updated by area. Open each listing for its current hours and contact instructions.

Resource finder

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.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Government centre finder
Cost
Free resource finder. Free; documents are not required for first access
Coverage
Centro POP locations in participating Brazilian municipalities
Phone
121

Check before you go. 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.

Service network

Samusocial Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

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

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

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

Service location

Centro POP Sobral

Sobral, Brazil

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

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Health
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in public service
Cost
Free. 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

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

Service location

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.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in public service
Cost
Free. 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

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

Service location

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. Free services
Address
Avenida Fernanda, 154, Centro, Carapicuíba, São Paulo
Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Check before you go. The official municipal page lists weekday hours. Call ahead to confirm current access and holiday changes.

Resource finder

Boston Homeless Services Directory

Boston, United States

Boston's official list of emergency shelters, daytime services, meals, showers, laundry, clothing, health care, outreach, and youth and family programs.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Citywide official directory for Boston, Massachusetts

Check before you go. The city page lists access rules, addresses, and phone numbers. Contact the provider directly because capacity and intake conditions change.

Resource finder

Toronto Homeless Help

Toronto, Canada

Toronto's official starting point for shelters, 24-hour respite, drop-ins, public showers, outreach, warming centres, and housing support.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Health
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Citywide services and Central Intake for Toronto

Check before you go. Call Central Intake for emergency shelter or 311 for outreach. Seasonal services open only when activated.

Resource finder

Vancouver Homelessness Services

Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver's official hub for shelters, free or low-cost food, outreach, showers, laundry, community centres, and other homelessness resources.

  • Navigation
  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Citywide homelessness services for Vancouver

Check before you go. Open each linked city service for its latest address, hours, fees, eligibility, and seasonal status.

Resource finder

Seattle Essential Services Guide

Seattle, United States

A City of Seattle guide to day centres, free showers, food banks, clothing, health support, shelter, and public benefits.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
City resource guide for Seattle's Chinatown–International District and nearby services

Check before you go. Program hours and eligibility vary. Use the city guide to identify a service, then confirm through that provider.

Resource finder

Orange Sky Service Locator

Australia-wide, Australia

A nonprofit network providing free mobile laundry and shower services to people experiencing homelessness or hardship.

  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Mobile laundry and shower services across Australia

Check before you go. Mobile shifts and service capacity change. Use Orange Sky's current location information immediately before travelling.

Resource finder

San Francisco Free Water and Restroom Map

San Francisco, United States

San Francisco's official map of free, tested drinking water and public restroom locations.

  • Water
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Official online locator
Cost
Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary
Coverage
Citywide public drinking-water and restroom map

Check before you go. Public facilities may close temporarily for maintenance or operating conditions; check the live map.

Service location

Evelyne Saller Centre

Vancouver, Canada

A City of Vancouver centre for low-income and at-risk adults with free showers, laundry, and practical community support.

  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Community centre access
Cost
Free. Free showers and laundry
Address
404 Alexander Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C5

Check before you go. Hours differ by service. Review the official hours page or call before travelling.

Service location

Compass Center Hygiene Center

Seattle, United States

A drop-in hygiene centre where people experiencing homelessness can use restrooms, take a hot shower, and do laundry.

  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Drop-in
Cost
Free. Free hygiene services
Address
210 Alaskan Way S, Basement Level, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; closed holidays

Check before you go. Capacity and holiday closures can affect access. Review the official page before travel.

Service location

Downtown Urban Rest Stop

Seattle, United States

A no-cost hygiene facility for unsheltered people and families, providing restrooms, showers, laundry, toiletries, and resource referrals.

  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Same-day in-person access; laundry may be scheduled
Cost
Free. All services free
Address
1925 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4:00 PM; showers and laundry generally end at 2:30 PM

Check before you go. Same-day capacity is limited. Shower sign-up is in person; laundry may be arranged by phone or at the door. Confirm the day's schedule.

Service location

Ballard Urban Rest Stop

Seattle, United States

A no-cost hygiene facility for unsheltered people and families, providing restrooms, showers, laundry, toiletries, and resource referrals.

  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Same-day in-person access; laundry may be scheduled
Cost
Free. All services free
Address
2014B NW 57th Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Hours
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–1:30 PM; closed 10:00–11:30 AM; shower and laundry windows are shorter

Check before you go. Same-day capacity is limited. Shower sign-up is in person; laundry may be arranged by phone or at the door. Confirm the day's schedule.

Service location

Breakthrough Daytime Support Center

Chicago, United States

A daytime support centre offering food, showers, laundry, clean clothing, computers, a safe space, and practical services.

  • Hygiene
  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Navigation
Access
Daytime support centre
Cost
Free. Free essential support
Address
3219 W Carroll Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624

Check before you go. Program hours and intake may change; review the official centre page before travel.

Service location

Southampton Street Shelter

Boston, United States

Southampton Street Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for men
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
112 Southampton Street, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Woods Mullen Shelter

Boston, United States

Woods Mullen Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
794 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Pine Street Inn Men's Inn

Boston, United States

Pine Street Inn Men's Inn is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for men
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Pine Street Inn Yawkey House

Boston, United States

Pine Street Inn Yawkey House is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight emergency shelter for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
363 Albany Street, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Boston Night Center

Boston, United States

Boston Night Center is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight indoor space, restrooms, referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Overnight drop-in shelter for adults
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
31 Bowker Street, Boston, MA 02114

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

St. Francis House

Boston, United States

St. Francis House is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, daytime shelter, clothing, showers and toiletries for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Daytime walk-in services
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Rosie's Place

Boston, United States

Rosie's Place is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals and food pantry, showers and laundry, day and overnight shelter, wellness and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Food
  • Shelter
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Services for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Women's Lunch Place

Boston, United States

Women's Lunch Place is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, toiletries, showers and laundry, clothing for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Food
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Day centre for women
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
67 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Boston, United States

Bridge Over Troubled Waters is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, showers and laundry, lockers, case management and shelter for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Shelter
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Drop-in and shelter services for ages 14–24
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
47 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.

Service location

Day Engagement Center at Whittier

Boston, United States

Day Engagement Center at Whittier is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of daytime indoor space, meals and basic needs, health and service referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.

  • Navigation
  • Food
  • Hygiene
Access
Day centre
Cost
Free. Free core homelessness services
Address
1290 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02120

Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.