Help with food
Wirral Foodbank works with local agencies to help people who are struggling to put food on the table. If you need an emergency food parcel, you can call Wirral Council on 0151 606 2005 (option 4) who can also assess you for help with Wirral Foodbank.
Help with utilities
If you are having problems topping up your gas and electricity because of financial hardship, you should contact your energy supplier. The Wirral Council can only help with your gas and electricity if your need is urgent, and you are on a pre-payment meter. You can call them on 0151 606 2005 (option 4).
Energy Projects Plus is a local charity that may be able to offer you a free home energy visit, offering personalised advice on ways you can keep warm and reduce your energy bills. They can help you switch your energy tariff, apply for Warm Home Discount, install energy saving measures, apply for funding for heating and insulation and support with fuel debt. You can contact them by calling 0800 043 0151.
Page last reviewed: 28 January 2026