THE Thurrock-based Friends of Essex & London Homeless are in need of mens and woman's good clean quality clothing like hoodies, joggers, jumpers, boxers, blankets and carrier bags.

The group runs a food bank each week and are helping not only the homeless but also people struggling with the cost of living crisis

A spokesperson said: "If you are able to help us to help those in need please use one of our drop off points and thank you all so much in advance

"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, RM162AP.

• Monday 9-6
• Tuesday 9-9
• Tuesday 9-9
• Wednesday 9-6
• Thursday 9-9
• Friday 9-5
• Saturday 9-5
• Sunday 10-3