Stories of panic buying and empty shelves have dominated headlines in recent weeks, but kind-hearted members of the public are doing something to give back.
All across Merton, residents have have banded together to create groups on Facebook. On these groups, people can do everything from offer pick up some pasta for an elderly neighbour, to advertise that your business will be delivering food for the foreseeable future.
We have put together a list of groups - as registered here - where people can join in and help out.
Here are the groups in Merton:
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