Luton woman makes food boxes to help those in need during coronavirus crisis

A woman from Luton has been making up boxes to donate to the vulnerable and people who are self-isolating.

Stephanie Payne, from Lewsey Farm, who is part of Lewsey Residents Association wanted to help people who were unable to get out or struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.

She has been dropping off groceries and essential items to her neighbours and residents on the estate to the vulnerable and those who are self-isolating.

She said: "Some people are finding it tough to get help and support with the churches being closed so I’ve been helping out anywhere I can.

"A man called Andy Flanngan has offered to drop bits that aren't in walking distance to help me out and Tom Shaw from the Lewsey Residents Association have donated £50 to help towards buying food.

"The support from the public has been great and I've had some lovely people contribute towards the food parcels.

"It's all about community sticking together.

"Tom Shaw and Nisa has donated boxes , I haven’t asked for donations I’ve been getting myself and contributing out.

"The manager of Nisa Local offered me some eggs which I have handed them out to elderly and the vulnerable and families in the estate.

"I also donated some to Merrison as he’s cooking for key workers."

Steph has also been making food parcels for families.

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