A Message from St Andrew’s Community Network
Christmas can be a joyful time, but for many it can also be overwhelming, especially during a financial or personal crisis.
While our team takes a short break, your wellbeing matters deeply to us. This page has been designed to make sure you can still access the help you need, when you need it.
We look forward to welcoming you back when our services reopen on Monday 5th January, 2026.
If you need immediate help, please reach out to one of the services listed above.
You are not alone this Christmas.
Christmas Support – Help for You Over the Christmas Period
Even though St Andrew’s Community Network and North Liverpool Foodbank take a short break over Christmas, you are not alone. Support is still available across Liverpool for anyone facing crisis, hunger, money worries, or emotional distress during this period.
This page brings together the key places you can turn to for help until our normal services reopen.
When We Are Closed
North Liverpool Foodbank and St Andrew’s Community Network services will be closed from:
12 noon, Wednesday 24th December
Services resume on: Monday 5th January
During this time, our team is not able to issue vouchers or provide direct advice. However, partners across the city continue to operate, and emergency support remains available.
Urgent Food Support
🍞 Alternative Food Support in Liverpool
Several community organisations offer food support over the Christmas period. Availability may vary, so please check directly with each venue.
The best place to check what is available near you is the Feeding Liverpool Community Food Space map here 🌐
If you are unable to access any of the above and are in immediate hardship, please see the crisis support section below.
Debt & Welfare Advice
Although the St Andrew’s debt and welfare benefits team is closed, other local support remains available:
Citizens Advice Liverpool
🌐 citizensadviceliverpool.org.uk
☎️ 0808 278 7840- Turn2Us
🌐 turn2us.org.uk
Check benefits, grants, and emergency financial support.
Alternatively, if you are able to wait until we re-open on Monday 5th January 2026, please call us and leave a message or email us here.
North Liverpool Foodbank
The following Foodbanks will be open in the week following Christmas:
- All Saints – Thursday 1st January 2026
- St Andrews – Friday 2nd January 2026
- St Paul’s – Friday 2nd January 2026
All North Liverpool Foodbanks will resume normal service from Monday 5th January.
Crisis Support
If you or someone you know is in crisis, struggling to cope, or at risk, please reach out immediately. Help is available every single day over Christmas.
🔥 Emergency Financial Crisis
Liverpool Citizens Support Scheme
Support for emergencies such as fuel, food or essential items.
🌐 liverpool.gov.uk/lcss
☎️ 0800 456 1523ELAS – Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme (Sefton Residents Only)
🌐 ELAS Link
Mental Health & Emotional Support
💬 Someone to Talk To
Samaritans (24/7)
☎️ 116 123
🌐 samaritans.orgShout Crisis Text Line
Text SHOUT to 85258YPAS (for young people)
🌐 ypas.org.ukUrgent NHS Mental Health Crisis Line (Liverpool)
☎️ 0800 145 6570 (24/7)
Support for Families & Children
Children’s Services / Social Care
☎️ 0151 233 3700 (Mon–Fri)
☎️ 0151 233 3700 (Emergency Duty Team evenings/weekends)Liverpool Domestic Abuse Service (24/7)
☎️ 0151 263 7474Childline
☎️ 0800 1111
Fuel, Heat & Cost-of-Living Help
Warm Spaces Across Liverpool
Many remain open over Christmas week.
🌐 warmwelcome.uk
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