Volunteers sought for shopping scheme to help vulnerable through the coronavirus crisis

The Shop 4 All in Need scheme has been started by members of the Fylde Coast Hindu Society to support people who need to be in self-isolation due to underlying health conditions or age.

They aim to help by picking up shopping or prescriptions for people who are not able to get out in the current situation.

The service is running between 10am and 3pm from Monday to Friday and people can get in contact to volunteer by calling 07985 511923 and leaving a message or WhatsApp.

Alternatively, they can call the helpline or simply fill in a volunteer registration from the group's site: Www.fyldecoasthindusociety.org/shop4allinneed

Any vulnerable people seeking help with their shopping can call the helpline on 01253 366017.

Chirag Khajuria, chairman of the Fylde Coast Hindu Society said: "We are looking to increase our database of volunteers, so if anyone would like to help others in their areas please get in touch.

"We have several organisations, who have come forward to help, but obviously we are looking for many more. I believe in the coming days and weeks, we will require lot more.

"Workers within health service or any emergency services could come forward to get on our register, so we can coordinate maximum amount of help to all those elderly people, who are still risking their health to go for food shopping.

"Our phone is manned by two to three members of the group from their own home. And I have one staff member who is helping coordinate and do administration with me."