ACROSS Teignbridge local groups are rallying to help their community through the times of the coronavirus pandemic.

In Teignmouth the Our Community Matters Team has been working hard putting together a list of Teignmouth shops with opening hours, phone numbers and ordering, collection and delivery details.You can view this list on the second picture with this article, only you'll need to open it in a new window to be able to read it properly.

A group spokesperson says: ‘We will keep it updated on our Facebook page so people can share it with neighbors without internet.’

‘Here’s the post we put up today:

Tom Dunne, one of the founders of Our Community Matters, has also been supporting the HITS foodbank by getting businesses which had to shut to donate fresh food to Melissa Middleton at the HITS collection point at Whistlestop Cafe so it can go straight to those in need in Teignmouth and the surrounding area, including old people’s homes.

Donations he collected this week:

Milk from Costa coffee 

Findlay Brown’s: milk and bacon

Finn McCools: Fresh cod, Sack of potatoes and cut chips 

Bronx Bar & Cue, Halulu bar, Teign Canteen: Fresh produce, meat and veg

Also organised by Tom, who is himself a retired registered nurse:

‘We have just had an amazing donation from Thunderflower Gin. They have donated gift bags to pass onto services that are supporting us all at this difficult time, to enjoy at the end of a working day.

‘We have decided to donate these to the Teignmouth Community Nurses who are continuing to visit vulnerable people in their homes every day. This brilliant donation should give us all a lift.

‘It is these things that show what a caring, strong, supportive community we have.’

In addition to the group’s list of open shops that are in the collection of pictures above, there are other Teignmouth local help groups listed below:

TEIGNMOUTH

Covid-19 Mutual Aid Group

If you need help, or know someone who does, here are the coordinators’ numbers in the Teignmouth Covid-19 Mutual Aid Group who will call one of the 70 volunteers across Teignmouth near you. Pass this on in any way you can to those who need help.

Jackie Jackson: 07917 428680

Malcolm Tipper 07757 012814

Roger Jackson 07933 252337

The Alice Cross Centre

The Alice Cross Centre is leading the charge in Teignmouth in the local fight against coronavirus. If you need help and support, need a chat, or wish to volunteer your time to help others, please contact the Alice Cross Centre on the following numbers: 01626 626626 / 01626 778039

Homeless in Teignbridge Support (Foodbank)

If you are suffering a crisis and genuine financial need for food, those in receipt of a letter from the NHS (1.5 million vulnerable grouping) can contact HITS for support on the following number: 01626 906371 (out of hours this will divert to a mobile)

Prescription Deliveries

Boots in Teignmouth is offering delivery of prescriptions. One-off charge of £5 for one prescription or you can sign-up for a year for delivery of one prescription per week for a household cost £55. Money to be paid over the phone: 01626 772277