PASS THE PARCEL

More than 50 food parcels have now been sent out in seven deliveries to some of the most vulnerable people in Erewash. Erewash Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Warden Service is delivering the emergency parcels to the doorstep of those who are registered as being isolated and medically vulnerable, at the highest risk from coronavirus. The parcels contain items that will last a week and the number of these food boxes going out weekly is expected to increase significantly over the coming weeks. Around 30 council staff have already volunteered to help with the community effort when needed. Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says:

“These food parcels are a lifeline for the most vulnerable in our borough and residents can be assured that we are getting these deliveries out as soon as we receive them at our depot in Ilkeston.”

The government scheme to provide weekly food parcels is being co-ordinated by Derbyshire County Council, which is distributing parcels to the borough and district councils to deliver to targeted residents. In Erewash, the food parcels are delivered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The parcels are being targeted at those who have to self-isolate for medical reasons and who have registered with the DWP that they need help. Anyone who feels they need help can make a request via www.derbyshire.gov.uk/gethelp or Derbyshire County Council’s community response unit helpline 01629 535091 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Phone lines may be busy so please be patient.