The Government announced a new support fund to help vulnerable households this winter. It is available until 31 March 2022.
Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund
A £2.5m Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund has been launched to support residents in need with food and essentials, heating, debt advice, housing advice and support as well as supporting resident into employment and training.
Household Support Fund help with food and essentials (by area)
Halewood
Organisation
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Address
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Opening times
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Contact telephone / email
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Offer
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Torrington Drive Community Association (TDCA)
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New Hutte Neighbourhood Centre, Lichfield Road, Halewood, L26 1TE |
Weekdays 8-5pm |
0151 443 2168
tdcaonline.co.uk |
- Essential Boxes - including food items, drinks, etc
- Warm Clothing - children's coats
- Activities - books, word searches etc
- White goods and furniture – Used, where available
- Social supermarket – can buy food at reduced prices
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| Knowsley Foodbank |
St Mary’s Church, Kenton Road, Halewood, L26 9TS |
Saturdays 10-12pm |
0151 482 6089
Foodbank mobile:
07731 789794
foodbankteam@big-help.info
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Emergency food for household to last 3 days. Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
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St Nicholas’ and St Mary’s Churches Halewood
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St Nicholas’ Centre, Church Road Halewood L26 6LB |
Monday-Thursday 9-12pm |
0151 487 9965
halewoodparish @btconnect.com |
Emergency Food Parcels |
Huyton
Organisation
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Address
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Opening times
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Contact telephone
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Offer
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| Knowsley Foodbank |
St George’s Church, 46 Primrose Drive, Huyton, L36 8DW |
Monday 12-2pm |
0151 482 6089
Foodbank mobile:
07731 789794
foodbankteam@big-help.info
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Emergency food for household to last 3 days. Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
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| Knowsley Foodbank |
St Dominic’s Church, Southdean Road, Huyton, L14 8UL
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Thursdays
12-2pm |
0151 482 6089
Foodbank mobile:
07731 789794
foodbankteam@big-help.info |
Emergency food for household to last 3 days. Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
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| Incredible Edible |
Court Hey Park
L16 3NA |
0151 722 9436
07925
529585 |
Tuesday 12-2pm and
Friday 11-2pm
(Community food club) |
Community food club - people can become a free member and pick their own items from the shop. Costs:
- £3.50 for 10 items
- £5.00 for 15 items
- £10.00 for 30 items
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| Homestart Knowsley |
55 Rupert Rd
Huyton
L36 9TB
info@homestartknowsley.org.uk |
Monday-Friday |
0151 480 3910
homestartknowsley.
org.uk |
Support for families with at least one child under 11.
Can help with emergency food, warm clothing, baby basics, personal hygiene etc.
Also offer breastfeeding support, baby massage, baby yoga, stay and play (+families with additional needs/disabilities)
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| Swanside Community Centre |
Willoughby Rd,
Liverpool
L14 6XA |
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Facebook page www.facebook.com/ swansidecc/
0151 489 2370
swansidecc@yahoo.co.uk
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Support with food and essential items
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| St George's Church and Community Hub |
Primrose Drive, Huyton. L36 8DW |
Via Rev Jayne
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Rev Jayne VanDenBerg - 07828 701890
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Monday:
Foodbank (12 to 2pm) – same session as above for Knowsley Foodbank
Free Community Lunch (12 to 2pm)
Wednesday:
Community Food Shop (12 to 3pm). Residents select 10 items for £3.50.
Also:
Emergency Food Parcels - Up to 4 weeks supply
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Stockbridge Village
Organisation
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Address
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Opening times
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Contact telephone
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Offer
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| Knowsley Foodbank |
The Community Hub, The Croft, Stockbridge Village, L28 1NR
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Weds
12-2pm
(open during Xmas break) |
0151 482 6089
Foodbank mobile:
07731 789794
foodbankteam@big-help.info
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Emergency food for household to last 3 days. Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
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Stockbridge Village Hub
Community food club
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Community Hub
Unit 2
The Croft shops
Stockbridge Village
L28 1NR
07742
056842 |
Tues
12-2pm
Thurs 9.30-12pm |
stockbridgevillagehub @bighelpproject.com
07793029740
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Food club – can select and purchase items at reduced rates.
£3.50 for 10 items
£5 for 15 items
£10 for 30 items
All fruit and veg is free - varies on the day what is in
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Kirkby
Organisation
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Address
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Opening times
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Contact telephone
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Offer
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| Knowsley Foodbank |
St Andrews Church, Highfield, Tower Hill, Kirkby L33 1ZF
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Monday
12-2pm |
0151 482 6089
Foodbank mobile:
07731 789794
foodbankteam@big-help.info
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Emergency food for household to last 3 days. Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
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| Knowsley Foodbank |
The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Liverpool L32 8XY (located underneath the Library - look for 'Poco's Coffee Shop)
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Tuesday
12-2pm |
0151 482 6089
Foodbank mobile:
07731 789794
foodbankteam@big-help.info |
Emergency food for household to last 3 days. Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
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| Knowsley Foodbank |
The Kirkby Centre, Norwich Way, Liverpool L32 8XY (located underneath the Library - look for 'Poco's') |
Fridays
12-2pm |
0151 482 6089
Foodbank mobile:
07731 789794
foodbankteam@big-help.info |
Emergency food for household to last 3 days. Access to welfare benefits, debt and employment support and ‘baby basics’ for new/expectant parents
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| Centre 63 |
Old Hall Lane, Kirkby, L32 5TH
ann.norris@Centre63.co.uk |
Mon to Fri
8.30-5pm
Social supermarket open Wednesdays 10-2pm
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0151 549 1494 |
Social supermarket
YES project-Advice and support with homelessness/ housing /property pool
Money & Debt- new benefits /budgeting
Floating Tenancy Support |
Other sources of help
The following links may be helpful:
Apply for Free School Meals for your child
Find local and national financial advice
Emergency Support Scheme (food, fuel and furniture in an emergency or crisis)
Apply for a Council Tax reduction for low income households