THE FIRST food parcels for clinically vulnerable people currently ‘shielding’ themselves due to the coronavirus pandemic have begun to be distributed across Birmingham.
As part of the response to the Covid-19 national emergency, hundreds of food packages will be required to be delivered across the city, with the first batch packed and distributed today.
A national plan is being put into action on behalf of the Government which will involve supermarkets delivering this service in the long term, but local authorities are ensuring emergency food supplies are in place for those that need them.
Birmingham City Council contacted those on the national database to determine who needed a food parcel because they are unable to access essential services. However, as the database is updated daily numbers are expected to increase.
“This major operation has involved finding a food hub where supplies will be stored and packed”
Cllr Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care
Cllr Paulette Hamilton, cabinet member for health and social care, said: “It is vital that supplies get to the most vulnerable in Birmingham and there has been a tremendous effort from people and organisations across the city. The logistics involved have been difficult to navigate but everyone has stepped up to ensure the clinically vulnerable are cared for and will get the food they need.
“This major operation has involved finding a food hub where supplies will be stored and packed, sourcing a food supply and then distributing to those clinically vulnerable people who have no other way of accessing supplies.”
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How can the vulnerable access the parcels or apply?
If they had a letter there is a phone number on there
What if you do not fit in the extremely vulnerable categories but are still vulnerable due to having had chemotherapy and radiotherapy which has weakened your immune system? I pick up infections really quickly and take a long time to recover, and I live on my own. We need a separate category for people like us so that we can get help as well.
How do I go about requesting food delivered as I’m too sick to get essentials & have no one to help me either
As an extremely vulnerable person, I was told a food parcel on Friday 4th April. It didn’t arrive unfortunately
. Any reason why?
My Wife was promised a food package last Friday (3 April). This did not arrive. Can you please advise?
I am on the shielding list and have been receiving food parcels. I no longer need these – how do I cancel them?
The NHS contacted me as I have been identified as extremely vulnerable and was advised Birmingham city council would be in touch to deliver essentials and baby milk , I still don’t have a parcel ? Who do I contact