An extra helping hand this Christmas - Where support is available
Christmas should be a time to celebrate and spend time with friends and family. But for those living alone or struggling financially the festive season is anything but jolly. We've pulled together some resources to help.
For those in need of a warm drink, our Partnership Building will be open Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Customers are welcome to come in from the cold and enjoy a hot drink. And for any in need of baby or children's clothes, there is a selection on offer in our Kindness Corner.
Foodbanks in Wirral
Wirral Foodbank
Everyone who comes to the foodbank for emergency food needs to have a valid foodbank voucher.
If you need an emergency food voucher please call 0151 606 2005 (select option 4 - emergency financial assistance) - Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, or Citizens Advice Wirral on (freephone) 08082 78 78 48 - Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm. Outside of these hours, including Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays, please call 0151 677 6557.
If your application is successful, you will be issued with an electronic voucher, which can be exchanged for a 3-day supply of essential food items at one of the following Wirral Foodbank Centres listed below:
- St Vincent's Centre, 15-17 Grange Road West, Birkenhead CH41 4BY
- Salvation Army Charity Shop, 99 Old Chester Road, Birkenhead CH41 8DA
- Seacombe Family Hub, St Paul's Road, Wallasey CH44 7AN
- Christ Church Moreton, Upton Road, Moreton CH46 0PA
- St Chad's Church, Twickenham Drive, Leasowe CH46 1PB
- St Albans Parish Centre, St Catherine's Church, Church Road, Tranmere CH42 5LF
Please visit their website for dates and times
Break the Mould Social Supermarket
In addition to Wirral Foodbank, Break the Mould Social Supermarket continues to provide vital support across Wirral. They focus on helping families who are struggling with food insecurity and offer tailored assistance to those in need. If you'd like to learn more or get involved, visit their website or reach out to their team for volunteering opportunities and donation guidelines.
St Peter's RC Church, St Peter's Way, Birkenhead, Prenton, CH43 9QR
- Monday 9:30-12:30
- Wednesday 9:30-12:30
- Thursday 9:30-12:30
Other Foodbanks and Social Supermarkets
St Vincent's Wirral - St Vincent de Paul Society
Read more about St Vincent's Wirral - St Vincent de Paul Society
Free Surplus Food Collection - Diversity Hub 67
Read more about Free Surplus Food Collection - Diversity Hub 67
Free Meals - Wirral Ways
Read more about Free Meals - Wirral Ways
Community Foodbank Donation Drop Off - Woodchurch Connect
Read more about Community Foodbank Donation Drop Off - Woodchurch Connect
Feeding Britain
Read more about Feeding Britain
Soup at Home - St John the Baptist - Meols
Read more about Soup at Home - St John the Baptist - Meols
Byrne Avenue Baths
Read more about Byrne Avenue Baths
Community Pantry - Noctorum Collaborative
Read more about Community Pantry - Noctorum Collaborative
No one should be alone at Christmas
If you or someone you know will be by themselves this Christmas Day, there are welcoming local community venues offering festive lunches, activities, and good company.
Whether you're looking for a hot meal, friendly faces, or just a place to be on Christmas Day, you'll find a warm welcome at these venues. Please share this message so no one has to spend Christmas alone. Here's where you can join in and celebrate with others (please note places are limited):
Christmas Dinner at The Oak Project, Christ the King
St Anne Street, Birkenhead
For bookings call - 07809 421366 (bookings by Friday 12th December)
Christmas Dinner at Charles Thompson Mission
2 Hemingford St, Birkenhead, CH41 4AP
For bookings call - 0151 647 7303
Christmas Day Lunch at The Quirky Community Hub
124e Market Street, Hoylake, CH47 3BH
Three-course meal, drinks, games, and gifts! Lunch can be delivered if you can't attend
For bookings email thequirky.hoylake@gmail.com
Christmas Day Lunch at Christ Church Higher Bebington
Higher Bebington, CH63 8LX
Transport and vegetarian options available
For bookings call - 0151 609 0943 / 0151 608 4429 or email mgloach@gmail.com
Christmas food and company at Rek 41
38 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5AD
From 11am - 6pm
For bookings email enquiries@rek41.com
Christmas Day Drop In at Carrbridge Centre | Woodchurch
Pop in for a chat, some support or festive food, Christmas crackers, music, tea and coffee. Carr Bridge Road, Birkenhead, Wirral CH49 8EU
For bookings call - 07535 977006 or email carrbridgemakeithappen@gmail.com
Christmas Day Lunch at Delamere Community Centre
Delamere Avenue, Eastham CH62 9ED
For bookings call - 0151 327 8767 (bookings by Monday 15th December)
Neo Community Christmas Dinner at New Brighton Rugby Club
Reeds Lane, Leasowe CH46 3RH