Foodbank Information

The Foodstore is a place where anyone who finds themselves in times of hardship can come to get emergency food.

When visiting for the first time we will need take a few details from you, this is just to make sure you are getting the help you need. You will always be welcomed into a friendly, warm environment and you can usually have some soup while you wait.

There are a few places in which you can pick up food during the week, this is so that you can visit the place most convenient to you.

Click here for further information

Macmillan Cancer Support

The Macmillan Information and Support Centre provides a free, confidential drop in service for anyone affected by cancer. They offer information on a wide range of cancer related topics, financial advice and a bra and headwear fitting service. The staff can help you access counselling services and local support groups. Most importantly have a cup of tea and talk over any problems.

They can be contacted on 0808 808 00 00

Stockton & District Advice & Information Service – Citizens Advice Stockton (stockton-cab.co.uk)

Stockton & District Advice & Information Service

They are available to provide free and confidential advice and support on any welfare problem, including: 

Welfare Benefits and Universal Credit

Debt and money problems

Housing, Employment, Family, Consumer, Health and Social Care

Energy Advice

Face to Face Advice

Our office at Wellington Square is open Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm 

We offer face to face appointments at our office in Wellington Square and also Outreach appointments throughout the borough. 

To make an appointment call in at Wellington Square or call 01642 633877

 

Telephone Advice

For telephone advice (all subjects) call 01642 633877 – this is a call back service. We will take details of your enquiry and arrange for an adviser to call you back. 

Local Advice Numbers
Local Adviceline (freephone) 0808 2787986
Universal Credit - Help to Claim 0800 144 8444
Telephone Advice (all subjects) 0344 2451 295
Consumer Advice 0333 250 8598