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 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

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.

Resource finder

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
Free resource finder. Free food-help locator; partner eligibility rules vary
Coverage
1734 East 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058

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

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free search; local rules vary
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United States

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

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free search
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United States

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

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free referral service
Coverage
Nationwide phone, text, and online service

Check before you go. The hotline and automated search provide referrals; each local provider sets its own hours and eligibility.

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free and confidential
Coverage
Dial 2-1-1 or use the nationwide online locator
Phone
211

Check before you go. This is a referral service, not emergency response. Local availability and channels vary by 211 agency.

Service 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. Free food support
Coverage
8345 Winston Street, Burnaby, BC V5A 2H3

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

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free and confidential
Coverage
Dial 2-1-1 or choose a province in the online directory
Phone
211

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

Service location

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. Free core help
Address
601 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1J7

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

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free directory
Coverage
Global member-network directory

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

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.

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free search; referral may apply
Coverage
Nationwide online locator for the United Kingdom

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

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.

Resource finder

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
Free resource finder. Free food-help locator; partner eligibility and access rules vary
Coverage
50 Owen Street, Glendenning NSW 2761

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

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

Auckland City Mission HomeGround

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland City Mission's HomeGround provides free community meals, food parcels, and a route to wider social support.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Walk-in and program intake
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free meals and food parcels
Address
140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central 1010

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

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 network

Willing Hearts Meal Assistance

Singapore

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

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

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

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.

Service location

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. Free food-support programs
Address
17 Jalan Barat, off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Check before you go. Contact the center to confirm beneficiary access, current program location, and collection or referral steps.

Service 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 with eligibility. Free meals through program partners
Coverage
#72, 3rd Floor, 3rd Main Road, Yeshwantpur, Bengaluru 560022

Check before you go. The listed office is not a public meal site. Assistance is delivered through schools and relief programs.

Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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Resource finder

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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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.

  • Navigation
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  • Health
Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
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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
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Coverage
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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
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Coverage
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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.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
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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.

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Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Brasilia for geographic context

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

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

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

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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Santiago for geographic context

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

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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Lima for geographic context

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

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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Quito for geographic context

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

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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at San Jose for geographic context

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

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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 resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — marker shown at Panama City for geographic context

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

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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  • Food
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  • Clothing
  • Health
Access
Station finder and walk-in support
Cost
Free resource finder. Immediate help is free
Coverage
Around 100 railway-station missions across Germany

Check before you go. Opening hours differ by station. Use the official finder to choose a location and check its current hours.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UNHCR HELP — Albania

Tirana, Albania

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Albania, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Tirana, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Algeria

Algiers, Algeria

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Algeria, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Algiers, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

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UNHCR HELP — Armenia

Yerevan, Armenia

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in Armenia, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

  • Navigation
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Access
Online country guidance
Cost
Free resource finder. Free official information
Coverage
Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Yerevan, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.