Wirral Foodbank Plus
Tackling food poverty together
Wirral Foodbank Plus is a partnership between Citizens Advice Wirral and Wirral Foodbank, providing crucial support to people in crisis. Beyond emergency food, we tackle the root causes of food poverty, helping individuals and families regain financial stability and improve their well-being.
Who is Wirral Foodbank Plus for?
Wirral Foodbank Plus supports people facing food insecurity due to financial hardship. Our service is for anyone who:
- Needs help maximising their income or accessing benefits
- Faces challenges managing debts, including priority debts like rent and energy bills
- Requires urgent housing support or assistance with stabilising their living situation
- Could benefit from connections to mental health services, employment support, or other community resources
If you’re struggling to afford basic necessities, we’re here to help.
Why access Wirral Foodbank Plus?
Food insecurity often stems from deeper financial challenges. Wirral Foodbank Plus helps tackle these issues by:
- Increasing household income through benefits advice and support
- Resolving debts to ease financial pressure
- Providing housing solutions to address urgent needs
- Linking clients to broader support services for holistic assistance
Since its launch as a pilot in 2018, Wirral Foodbank Plus has generated over £1 million in financial outcomes for local residents. This includes writing off debts, appealing benefit decisions, and securing essential household items.
What to expect when you access Wirral Foodbank Plus
When referred to Wirral Foodbank Plus, you can expect:
- Practical advice: Support to increase income, manage debts, and address housing needs.
- Personalised guidance: Our team works with you to develop solutions tailored to your circumstances.
- Community connections: We’ll help you access mental health services, employment support, and other community resources.
Our service is free, confidential, and impartial, designed to help you achieve long-term financial security and reduce reliance on emergency food.
How to access Wirral Foodbank Plus
Referrals to Wirral Foodbank Plus are made directly through Wirral Foodbank centres. Foodbank volunteers identify clients in need and connect them with our advisers. For more information, visit Wirral Foodbank’s website or contact your nearest Foodbank centre.
Real stories from the community
Here’s what people have said about Wirral Foodbank Plus:
You have been a blessing over the last few months. Thank you and all your team for helping me come back to life.
Thank you for listening and helping me. You do your job very well and have a way about you that puts me at ease almost instantly.
Working together for systemic change
Wirral Foodbank Plus doesn’t just address individual crises – it aims to create systemic change. By identifying patterns in issues like access to disability benefits or housing pressures, we work with policymakers to drive improvements that benefit the whole community.
Together, Citizens Advice Wirral and Wirral Foodbank are making a lasting impact, helping people break the cycle of poverty and build stronger, more resilient lives