Southwark

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Filling up the pantry

1 GoodGymer made their way to help an isolated older person in Southwark.

  • Sam Lefevre
 
Friday, 17th of April 2020

Ms. G lives less than 2 minutes walk from Morrisons, however, since she is part of the at-risk group she has not been able to go out herself for some weeks now. Therefore, when I met her to collect the money and the list; there was an extensive shopping list waiting to be tackled.

Once I was in Morrisons, I looked at the list and tried to bunch items in clusters as it was in an unordered fashion. I went up and down aisles trying to identify whether certain items would be in this aisle or not. Eventually, after a good 30 minute shop and missing out on four items (out of 30), I joined the ever-growing queue.

Luckily, Ms. G's place was close by as I hauled over 10 kilos worth of food and drink back to her place (up the stairs and into her flat). She was ever-so grateful. Hopefully, these supplies will keep her going for some time and I hope she requests our services again.

Report written by Sam Lefevre

In partnership with British Red Cross Kings College Hospital.

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Becs Clarke
Becs Clarke
Saturday April 18th, 2020 11:58

10 kilo's! Wow Sam

Patrick Luong
Patrick Luong
Saturday April 18th, 2020 19:06

Wow! Gives a 10k run a different meaning! Well done

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