1. Melton Care Services are collecting items to make hampers for the most needy. They need non-perishable food donations and toiletries. Call them if you are unable to get to their office.
Drop off: 45 Burton Street, Melton Mowbray LE13 1AF.
T: 01664 569943
2. Whissendine Good Neighbour Scheme are looking for volunteers to help people living in Whissendine with food delivery, prescription collections and more.
T: 07500 688635
3. Tesco Express in Melton Mowbray is collecting donations for the local food bank.
Drop off: Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0NR
4. Sign up to the Red Cross Community Reserves HERE who are working with local authorities to support the COVID-19 response in the best possible way.
5. Consider using the #viralkindess postcard HERE to reach out to neighbours on your street and in the surrounding area who may be in need.
Facebook Groups
1. For Rutland residents, there is a Facebook group where local people are offering to help their neighbours.
Visit the Facebook group HERE
2. For Melton residents, there is a Facebook group where local people are offering to help their neighbours.
Visit the Facebook group HERE
3. For Uppingham parents, there is a Facebook group where local people are offering to support their neighbours with children who may be self-isolating.
Visit the Facebook group HERE