THE Warrington community has been pulling together to support those affected by the devastating Storm Christoph.

A major incident was declared in Cheshire on Wednesday and emergency services have been working around the clock with 100 people evacuated from Warrington homes since then.

But also providing a lifeline in terms of food parcels and other help are groups such as the below. If you are providing food parcels and want to be listed, please send an email to david.morgan@nqnw.co.uk

King’s Church Warrington

The church community has put together food parcels and is donating them to people in need today, Friday.

From 9.30am until 2pm, they are available to collect from King’s Community Centre in Marina Avenue, Great Sankey.

From 3.30pm until 5pm, they will be at Sacred Heart Primary School in Fox Street, Whitecross.

Webb Security Systems

The security systems business in Princess Street, Great Sankey, handed out hot drinks to the emergency services yesterday.

It is now working with sandwich bars in the area to provide hot and cold lunches.

On Facebook, the team posted: “If you need our help, or know anyone that does, then please send us a message, advising of name, which hotel and any dietary requirements.

“Our amazing neighbours, Princess Street Garage, are currently accepting donations for home comfort hampers to include tea, coffee, blankets, slippers, soaps and anything else you feel may help at this time.

“If you are able to help then please contact them to arrange drop off.”

Visit facebook.com/webbsec.

Warrington Disability Partnership

The team is offering free hot drinks from its Galleries Café, located in the Centre for Independent Living in Evelyn Street.

It is open to all residents and rescue workers in and around Evelyn Street, Liverpool Road and Sankey Bridges.

They can also deliver hot food.

Call 240064.

Friends of Meadowside

Anyone who needs food, clothes or toys or food because of the floods, is invited to visit Capesthorne Community Centre in Fearnhead between 10am and 2pm.

On Facebook the community group added: "Take what you need, we have an abundance of clothes and toys along with our daily food, all free for those in genuine need."

Free Food in Warrington

This group already gives food away that is close to its use-by date to others who could benefit.

Email Freefoodinwarrington@outlook.com.