Since the outbreak of Coronavirus in the UK, we’ve been working in partnership with several local authorities in response to this crisis and supporting those who are most vulnerable in our community.
As a community, it’s our duty to care and support for one another during these unprecedented times, which is why we launched a fundraiser to drive this campaign forward.
The response to the campaign has been amazing, and as a community we’ve been able to achieve so much. Below are some pictures taken from our outreach activities over the past few weeks.
We helped Level Trust produce 200 packs to help keep children across Luton learning during school closures and providing a further 1,050 chocolate treats for the 800 packs distributed.
“A massive thank you for your very generous donations” – Level Trust.
Keyworkers across the country have been doing an exceptional job of keeping things moving during these unprecedented times.
As a way of showing gratitude to their amazing work, we visited emergency services and keyworkers with sweet treats from Costa Coffee.
“Thank you for supporting this important part of our response and another chance for me to thank your team for the delivery to the Vale.” – Laura Church (Luton Council)
There has been an incredible level of support from brands including TK Maxx (100 sacks of food), Costa Coffee (560 boxes of sweet treats), Boots (500 sandwiches), amongst others. These donations have been distrbitued to beneficiaries of Luton Foodbank and keyworkers.
“Our Luton depot team would like to say a big thank you to Discover Islam Luton for dropping off some sweet treats as a thank you for being key workers & keeping people moving. Much appreciated from us all” – Arriva Bedfordshire.
We’ve supported Luton Foodbank meet a surge in demand for food items by running weekly food drives for essential items. Since the launch of the campaign, we’ve collected over £15,000 worth of food donations and supported with distribution to beneficiaries.
“So pleasing to see charities collaborating for the common good” – Luton Foodbank.
We’ve supported Chiltern Learning Trust produce over 10,000 PPE face masks to support frontline workers in the NHS and other health professionals/care workers (Keech Hospice).
“Thank you Discover Islam for using your network to help CLT continue making much needed visors for the NHS staff!” – Arv Kaushal (Chiltern Learning Trust).
We’ve been supporting vulnerable groups including the elderly who have been forced into self isolation, by delivering and distributing food parcels to care homes. Our campaign has also reached those who are living local shelters and temporary accommodation.
“Thank you so much Discover Islam, you’ve really helped us in this difficult time” – Mary Seacole Housing Association.
“Thank you so very much to the kind donors at Discover Islam for the 45 free food packages for the elderly people in crisis” – Age Concern Luton.
The response of our team within the local community wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of the people of Luton and businesses across our town. Our many thanks to those who have supported regularly and helped shape the response to the pandemic.
Our donors and partners during this campaign:
