COVID-19 continues to spread across the United Kingdom. As of Monday 29th March, at least 17,089 were affected with 1028 people dying. The prime minister, Boris Johnson, has suggested as many as 10,000 people in the UK could be already infected with the virus.

Low-Income Families and the elderly are the most affected!
Experts are recommending that people avoid large crowds, stockpile shelf-stable foods in case they end up quarantined, and stay home from work. While this advice may work for those us able to perform our work from the comfort of our homes, for too many low-income people remote work is a luxury they can’t afford.

Many low-income children rely on free and reduced school breakfasts and lunches for their daily nutrition meaning their families will have to find the money for these meals if schools close down for extended periods. At the same time, low-income parents can’t always afford child care when their school-age kids are suddenly home all day. This means they may not able to go to work.

Impact on our elderly and 

Newborn Families
Not only are the elderly the most vulnerable to dying from COVID-19, they’re also among the poorest here in the UK. They are among the least able to stock up on groceries and supplies. Shelves are going empty and it is the elderly and newborns who will suffer the most.

Our Response
We will be inviting the elderly and families with new-borns to attend one of our collection points through a structured referral system from local trusted partners. Each individual will be able to receive a free essentials pack. 

Elderly Packs
Cereal, Tin Soup, Tin Beans, Tomatoes, ChickPeas, Kidney Beans, Spaghetti, Sweetcorn, Vegetables, Fruits, Tuna, Rice Pudding, Biscuits, Sugar, Pasta, Rice, Pasta Sauce, TeaBags, Coffee, Milk (UHT or Powder), Fruit Juice, Toiletries.

Newborn packs
We will provide nappies and wipes to families in need.

Collection Points
We are going to team up with local partners in Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester and London to act as collection and delivery points.