Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Merton Homeless Drop-In for?
The Drop-In provides support for homeless and vulnerably housed people. See What we Do.

What services do you offer?
We offer a warm welcome on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-2.30pm. We provide meals, support, advice and help with moving on for the homeless and vulnerably housed. See What we Do.

Do you provide accommodation?
We do not provide permanent accommodation but, through the Merton Winter Night Shelter, we support around 12 homeless people for 14 weeks each winter (December to mid-March) with emergency communal overnight accommodation at 12 hosting venues in the borough.

At the Drop-in we offer help and advice about how to find suitable accommodation. Please visit the Drop-In for advice or see Contact Us.

I’ve got some donations – how can I get them to you?
We welcome suitable donations. See the Donate page.
Please bring donations to the Homeless Drop-In at the Salvation Army hall, 109 Kingston Road, SW19 1LT, Wednesdays and Fridays 10am–2.30pm.  See Contact Us.

I’d like to donate some clothes – would this be helpful and what should I do?
See the Donate page and the list of what we currently need for our service users.

Could you provide a speaker to talk about your work?
Please contact us to discuss what you want and what we can offer. See Contact Us.