One of Merseyside's most deprived areas is currently in a fight against the cost of living crisis.
Netherton in south Sefton has been in the spotlight for its struggles with deprivation for years, but now the cost of living has risen sharply people could see lasting effects diminish their quality of life. Last year the ECHO spoke with volunteers at the Community Grocery at Emmanuel Baptist Church in the area where they offer affordable shopping to people struggling.
The store is run in partnership with a national charity called the Message Trust and offers people the chance to shop affordably three times a week. Opening in June, it saw the biggest opening event out of all the stores in the network to that date and is run mainly by volunteers who aim to create a bond with those who use it.
