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5 ways to support your community ALTHOUGH THE CORONAVIRUS IS CAUSING CHAOS, THERE ARE STILL WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP OUT IN YOUR COMMUNITY. HERE ARE FIVE WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME
1 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FOOD BANK Panic-buying and stockpiling as a reaction to the coronavirus has meant a drastic drop in donations to local food banks. Staff and volunteers may be unavailable due to measures put in place to stop the spread of the virus, meaning that food charities are being faced with an unprecedented level of uncertainty. With the demand for food bank services expected to increase in the coming weeks, as people lose income from falling ill or having to self-isolate, food banks need your support to be able to cope with the record levels of need for emergency food. uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KalKarim 2 JOIN A MUTUAL AID GROUP In this time of crisis, it’s great to see that there are plenty of community groups coming together to offer help and support. Find out how you can volunteer your time to those who need it most by joining a coronavirus mutual aid group on Facebook, which will keep you up to date with the needs of your community. facebook.com/groups
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust has launched an appeal called ‘Help your hospital’ to raise funds to support Addenbrooke’s hospital and its staff during the coronavirus crisis. Although we are all being asked to self-isolate or work from home at the moment, this is not possible for NHS staff. They continue to be there for us in this difficult time, going above and beyond to make sure that every patient is cared for. With Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie maternity hospitals being placed under increased pressure during the current crisis, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust is asking for your help to maintain the high level of care it delivers to its patients. Shelly Thake, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust CEO, said: “It’s incredible how many people want to support our fantastic NHS staff. With their support we can help the hospital and its patients through these uncertain times.” To donate, head to the appeal website at helpyourhospital.co.uk. You can also text NHSHEROES 5 to 70085 to donate £5, or NHSHEROES 10 to donate £10. act4addenbrookes.org.uk HELP YOUR HOSPITAL
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