Mayor Joe Anderson has given his backing to a scheme that aims to help those in poverty with food donations.
Plans have been approved that could see around two million sq. ft of Grade A office space be made available.
It is looking increasingly likely that Liverpool Mental Health Consortium will close due to cuts to its funding.
A student who bought a house for £1 is being featured in a TV series looking into the development scheme.
More than 100 food outlets across the city of Liverpool have received a one-star hygiene rating or less.