People living in Kirkby, Merseyside, who are facing a sudden hunger crisis can now get emergency help on the same day through a new service from the charity Aid to All. The initiative is designed to provide an immediate safety net for residents who cannot afford to wait the 24–48 hours a standard food‑bank referral can take.
Residents who need help should contact the charity by 3:00 PM that day to receive a one‑time food parcel guaranteed the same day. The service operates out of the Storehouse, a church‑linked community hub in Kirkby, and aims to help those who might otherwise go hungry while waiting for professional referrals.
Paulette Roberts, Chair of Trustees at Aid to All, said: “We saw too many people falling through the cracks of the referral system. Hunger doesn’t wait for a 48‑hour voucher processing window. If you are hungry today, you need food today.” She added that the 3:00 PM cutoff gives volunteers enough time to prepare and deliver parcels to people in urgent need before the end of the day.
The move comes as local families continue to face high levels of food insecurity (see Liverpool Echo, 24 July 2024). While this specific service is intended as a one‑off emergency stop‑gap, the charity also helps residents apply for longer‑term support such as the Knowsley Better Together Hardship Fund. Separately, Knowsley Council has a Household Support Fund (allocated £3.282m for April 2025–March 2026) to help families and community groups.
The same‑day support is particularly focused on helping people in Northwood, Tower Hill and Southdene. By removing the usual two‑day wait for a food voucher, Aid to All hopes to provide faster relief for families facing unexpected financial emergencies as of February 3, 2026.
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