Helpful cost of living resources

Food banks in Wyre

If you are struggling to buy food, local food banks and clubs in Wyre may be able to help.

The Pantry

Address: Fleetwood Trust, Hospital, Pharos Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6BE.

To contact The Pantry you can call 07852 989065 or email thepantry@fitc-fleetwood.org.

Preesall and Knott End Help Group

To contact this group email Nattie on HelpPKE@gmail.com or visit Facebook - Preesall and Knott End Help Group.

Christian Care and Share

Address: Cumberland Chapel, Cumberland Avenue, Thornton Cleveleys, FY5 2DR.

For more details on this food bank you can email christiancareshare21@gmail.com or visit Facebook - Christian Care and Share.

The Meadows Food Pantry at Christ Church Thornton

Address: Christ Church Thornton, Meadows Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TW.

This food bank can be accessed Monday - Friday, between 10am - 12pm. No prior appointment is needed, just turn up.

St Thomas's Church Food Club

Address: St Thomas's Church, Church Street, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PA.

To contact the food club, you can email Mike Laws at fsecretary8@gmail.com, call 07726777856, or visit, or visit Facebook - St Thomas's Church Food Club.

West View Community Association

Address: 2 Eden Avenue, Fleetwood, FY7 8DH.

Open Monday-Friday 9am to 4pm (except bank holidays). Email: info@westviewcommunity.org.uk.

Hope Community Care Hub Foodbank

Address: Lancaster Road, Preesall, FY6 0DY. Email: hope.communitycarehub@btinternet.com.

Cleveleys Community Church

Address: Kensington Road, Cleveleys, FY5 1ER. 01253 863369. Email: elimcleveleys@outlook.com.

Simple Energy Advice

The Government's Simple Energy Advice website has information on how to reduce your bills and make your home more energy efficient. You can also call the Simple Energy Advice helpline on 0800 444 202.

Energy Saving Tips

Visit British Gas - Energy saving tips for your home for advice and tips on how you can lower your energy use and bills. You can also find more tips and advice by visiting Electricity North West - Energy saving advice.

Mental health support

Looking after our mental health and wellbeing is important. There are a variety of organisations and websites that may be able to offer you the support, advice, and help you need. This can be in person, over the phone, via text, through self-help, or in group/community setting.

The Every Mind Matters website offers advice and practical steps that people can take to support their wellbeing and manage their mental health.
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership has useful information regarding local resources available to help support your mental health.

Other national charities you can contact are:

Samaritans – if you are having a hard time, they can provide you with advice and support. Call them anytime on 116 123.
Mind National Mental Health Charity - Call their information line on 0300 123 3393.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a charity that supports men under 45 years old with mental health issues. You can call them on 0800 58 58 58.

Help with accessing health services

Through the NHS, there is a range of support to help people access health services. This includes support with travel costs and financial support for people on low income. Find out more by visiting NHS - Help with Costs.

Support charities and organisations

There are a range of external support agencies who may be able to offer further advice and support:

Map and addresses for food banks in Wyre

The Pantry: Fleetwood Trust, Hospital, Pharos Street, Fleetwood, FY7 6BE.
The Meadow Food Pantry: Christ Church Thornton, Meadows Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys, FY5 2TW.
St Thomas's Food Club: St Thomas's Church, Church Street, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1PA.