AN appeal has been issued by a borough-based homeless charity for men's clothing.

The Friends of Essex and London Homeless is 'in desperate' need of items and hoping people will be able to drop off clothing at a number of collection points across the borough.

A statement from the charity says: "We really are at an all-time critical low for men's clothing so please if you are having a clear out of your wardrobe please send them our way if you can.

"We really will be forever grateful as we are in desperate need and would be extremely grateful if anyone is able to donate them and drop them off to any of our drop off points.

"We need T-shirts, shorts, joggers, trainers, hoodies (all in good clean wearable condition please).

"All donations can be dropped off at any of the following but please do not leave any donations outside of these premises."

Hattons Solicitors

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Main office, 90 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5ER.

Pauline Dyal

15 Corbets Avenue Upminster, RM142EG.

Please call on 07733 382816 first to arrange best day and time for drop off.

Raines Hair and Beauty Clinic Limited

5 Crammavill Street, Stifford Clays, Grays, RM162AP (Monday 9-6, Tuesday 9-9, Wednesday 9-6, Thursday 9-9, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 10-3).

Senior Citizens Lime Close Hall,

Lime Close, South Ockendon, RM15 6NN (Lime Close No 67 is opposite the rear entry which is the charity's access). If you have trouble accessing this venue, call 07815935208.