The Source is a welcoming hub run by Barking Churches Unite, dedicated to supporting people across the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham who are facing homelessness, financial hardship, disadvantage, or isolation.
We offer a warm space and safe haven where anyone can drop in for outreach, admin support, signposting to council and community services, food vouchers, wellbeing groups, a postal address for the homeless, a prayer space, and a listening ear.
- Social supermarket for those experiencing financial hardship
- Emergency food parcels available
- Free furniture and white goods for those in need
- Free lunchtime meal and signposting to council services
- Clothing, nappies, formula milk, and supplies for infants of all ages
Our services are free and open to anyone in need. We operate from two locations: Vicarage Field Shopping Centre and Barking Learning Centre.
Opening hours:
- Wellbeing Centre: Mon–Thu, 10:00am–3:00pm
- Community Food Club: Weekdays, 10:00am–3:00pm
- Warehouse: Tue–Thu, 11:30am–1:30pm
- Pitstop: Weekdays, 11:30am–1:30pm
- Baby Bank: Fridays, 10:00am–1:30pm
We are here to help you find hope, practical support, and community. No referral needed—just come in during opening hours.
Categories:
Arts and creative classes
Food banks
Day centres
Arts and creativity
Basic necessities (food/clothes)
Connecting with others
Day to day helping hand
Helping with money
Mental health
Support with employment
Support with housing
Additional needs catered for:
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Church, christianity, prayer. homelessness, food bank, food voucher, hot food, debt, dental checks, furniture, clothes bank,advice, form filling