A mural dedicated to supporters of Wirral foodbanks has been unveiled by renowned artist Paul Curtis in Birkenhead.
Knowsley Foodbank helps feed over 9,000 people each year, with half of the people in need being children.
Wirral Foodbank has seen a 39% rise in usage and officials fear the figure may grow.
A share of £32,000 from The Mayor’s Hope Fund has been given to 15 Liverpool organisations in a bid to tackle food poverty.
Joe Anderson has launched ‘The Mayor’s Hope Fund’ to help relieve poverty in Liverpool and to raise money for food banks.