A Little Goes a Long Way

Food is an essential part of daily living. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, this essential way of living has been taken away from a great deal of people. Many people’s daily activities have been taken away from them and they are left with the minimum. This also affects the food that is made by the people that are most vulnerable as they cannot leave the house.

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Despite this tragedy, many people from the village are going out of their way to cook meals and deliver them to the most vulnerable individuals who are worried to leave their house. This is a safe way to ensure that we keep them protected as they are high at risk. The citizens of Huntington are also making sure to ‘stay two metres away‘ from other people at all times.

Evidence from the Office of National Statistics show that 33% of young people feel worried about the pandemic, whereas, 41% of aged 70+ people feel worried. This figure shows that there is more worry amongst the older generation which encourages more people to look out for their elderly relatives and neighbours. This consists of even dropping off food or having a little chat with someone to brighten up their day.

How help is appreciated in Huntington

During such an unfortunate time, there are many good things that a lot of people are doing. This is especially evident for out of the village as the endless work of health-care workers has proven to be a boundless force. Many people are donating to food banks, and even delivering weekly shops to their doorstops.

John Hudderson, a resident living in the area, helped many elderly people in Huntington by delivering food to their houses throughout ‘lockdown’. This brought multiple smiles to many during such a difficult time. John had made various different meals depending on individual’s personal preference. This varied from desserts to amazing meals.

John said: “I enjoy to help other people during these times, especially because I often cook anyway. I make a big meal and then the next day I deliver it to a few elders living on the street, making sure I keep my distance from them and then they wipe down any plates or tubs afterwards.

“I enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces knowing what I have done is greatly appreciated.”

John’s small contributions definitely go a long way for the people of Huntington. He encourages many other people who have a lot of free time to experiment and do the same to help their community.

Local shops that are open for essentials

Due to pandemic, many shops and restaurants are now closed to prevent the spread. However, there are still accessible shops near many local areas so that people can still buy their essentials, especially for cooking.

Here is the map of shops open near Huntington area:

The wide range of options available for shoppers reflects the hard-working individuals to ensure that the nation always has food during COVID-19.