Food and household essentials
As the cost of food and household items continues to rise, many residents may be struggling to afford essential items. Help is available in these circumstances. Already the Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund has provided essential help and support to residents. This is on top of the Household Support Fund which has been prioritised for families with children and pensioners.
Through these funds more than £9 million has been passed on to Knowsley residents to ensure they can continue to afford household essentials including food and other supplies. This support continues.
In Knowsley a number of local organisations can provide support to people who may be struggling to afford food for themselves or their families. This support is available in all areas of the borough and includes foodbanks, social supermarkets and other community groups and organisations.
See what’s available in your area
Torrington Drive Community Association (TDCA)
Essential Boxes – including food items, drinks, etc
Clothing – children’s coats
Activities – books, word searches etc
White goods and furniture – Used, where available
Social supermarket – can buy food at reduced prices
New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TE
Open: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Tel: 0151 443 2168
E: tdcaonline.co.uk
Knowsley Foodbank (Halewood)
Emergency food for household to last 3 days.
Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents.
Residents can either:
- Obtain a voucher, from a local organisation (including many GPs, schools, Citizens Advice etc). Once presented to the foodbank, this is exchanged for food.
- Self-refer and have a telephone assessment through Knowsley Food Support by calling 0151 538 8243.
St Mary’s Church, Kenton Road, Halewood, L26 9TS.
Open: Saturday 10-12pm
Tel: 0151 673 1250
Foodbank mobile: 07988617016
Freephone: 0808 2759930
Email: [email protected]
St Nicholas’ and St Mary’s Churches (Halewood)
Emergency food parcels
St Nicholas’ Centre, Church Road Halewood L26 6LA
Open: Monday-Thursday 9-12pm
Tel: 0151 487 9965
Email: halewoodparish @btconnect.com
Knowsley Foodbank (Huyton)
Emergency food for household to last 3 days
Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
To access help via the Foodbank residents can either:
- Obtain a voucher, from a local organisation (including many GPs, schools, Citizens Advice etc). Once presented to the foodbank, this is exchanged for food.
- Self-refer and have a telephone assessment through Knowsley Food Support by calling 0151 538 8243.
St Dominic’s Church, Southdean Road, Huyton, L14 8UL
Open: Thursday 12-2pm
Tel: 0151 673 1250
Foodbank mobile: 07988617016
Freephone: 0808 2759930
Email: [email protected]
Incredible Edible
Community food club – people can become members for free and pick their own items from the shop.
Costs – £3.50 for 10 items, £5 for 15 items, £10 for 30 items.
Court Hey Park, Huyton, L16 3NA
Open: Tuesday 12-2pm; Friday 11-2pm (Community food club)
Tel: 07925529585
Homestart Knowsley
Support for families with at least one child under 11.
Can help with emergency food, clothing, baby basics, personal hygiene etc.
Also offer breastfeeding support, baby yoga, stay and play. Families with additional needs / disabilities welcome.
55 Rupert Rd, Huyton, L36 9TB
Open: Monday- Thursday 9-5pm; Friday 9-4.30pm
Tel: 0151 480 3910
Website: https://homestartknowsley.org.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Swanside Community Centre
Support with food and essential items
Willoughby Rd, Huyton, L14 6XA
Open: Monday- Friday 7.30-6.30pm
Tel: 0151 489 2370
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ swansidecc/
Email: [email protected]
Knowsley Foodbank (Stockbridge Village)
Emergency food for households to last three days.
Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new / expectant parents.
To access help via the Foodbank residents can either:
- Obtain a voucher, from a local organisation (including many GPs, schools, Citizens Advice etc). Once presented to the foodbank, this is exchanged for food.
- Self-refer and have a telephone assessment through Knowsley Food Support by calling 0151 538 8243.
The Community Hub, The Croft, Stockbridge Village, L28 1NR
Open: Weds 12-2pm
Tel: 0151 673 1250
Foodbank mobile: 07988617016
Freephone: 0808 2759930
[email protected]
Stockbridge Village Hub – Community Food Club
Food Club – can select and purchase items at reduced rates.
Costs – £3.50 for 10 items, £5 for 15 items, £10 for 30 items.
All fruit and vegetables are FREE – varies on the day what items are in stock.
Community Hub, Unit 2, The Croft shops, Stockbridge Village, L28 1NR
Open: Tuesday 12-2pm; Thursday 9.30-12pm
Tel: 07793029740 or 07742056842
Email: stockbridgevillagehub @bighelpproject.com
Knowsley Foodbank (Kirkby)
Emergency food for household to last 3 days
Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
To access help via the Foodbank residents can either:
- Obtain a voucher, from a local organisation (including many GPs, schools, Citizens Advice etc). Once presented to the foodbank, this is exchanged for food.
- Self-refer and have a telephone assessment through Knowsley Food Support by calling 0151 538 8243.
St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF
Open: Monday 12 – 2pm
Tel: 0151 673 1250
Foodbank mobile: 07988617016
Freephone: 0808 2759930
Email: [email protected]
Kirkby Foodbank
Northwood Chapel, Bigdale Drive, Kirkby, L33 8XU
Open: Thursdays from 4pm – 5pm and Saturdays from 10am – 11:30am
Centre 63
Social supermarket
YES project-Advice and support with homelessness/ housing /property pool
Money & Debt- new benefits /budgeting
Floating Tenancy Support
Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, L32 5TH
Open: Monday- Friday 8.30-5pm
Social supermarket open Wednesday 10-2pm
Tel: 0151 549 1494
Email: [email protected]
Knowsley Foodbank
Emergency food for households to last three days
Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents.
To access help via the Foodbank residents can either:
- Obtain a voucher, from a local organisation (including many GPs, schools, Citizens Advice etc). Once presented to the foodbank, this is exchanged for food.
- Self-refer and have a telephone assessment through Knowsley Food Support by calling 0151 538 8243.
Salvation Army Prescot, Warrington Road, L35 5UA
Open: Weds 12-2pm
Tel: 0151 673 1250
Foodbank mobile: 07988617016
Freephone: 0808 2759930
Email: foodbankteam@ big-help.info
The Park Pantry Community Food Club
Residents chose 10 items for £3.50 in the community food club.
Emergency food parcels for collection.
The Pavillion, Eaton St, Prescot L34 6HD
Open: Weds 11.30-1.45pm
Call: Jo Burke, 07526603529
Web: www.eatonstreetpark.org.uk
Al’s Arc
Food shops, detergents & toiletries, non-perishable goods.
Clothing along with blankets hats gloves scarves etc.
40 Eccleston Street, Prescot, L34 5QJ
Open: Monday-Friday 9-4pm
Tel: 07939 556287
Al’s Activity & Respite Centre on Facebook
Emergency support scheme
Knowsley Council has a limited emergency fund to provide help to residents with food and/or fuel in an unforeseen crisis situation.
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