A housing estate in Craigmillar have came together to create a grocery store to help those who are elderly or vulnerable during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The in-house tuck shop stocks vital supplies within the housing development, enabling those most vulnerable to access anything they may need.
Local tenants can now purchase items such as biscuits, toilet roll and shower gel, without having to leave the housing development in Craigmillar.
Sharon Tomany, Development Manager at Castlebrae Glebe, said: “We thought of opening a shop within the development after the government’s announcement advising people to stay at home.
“We thought it would be a good idea to open the little shop as many of our tenants became slightly worried about not being able to get the required shopping essentials during the COVID-19 lockdown.
“It is important to pull together as a community during these tough times and we are doing everything we can to keep Castlebrae Glebe a happy and safe place at a stressful time for many of our tenants.”
Lynne Douglas, Chief Executive at Bield, said: “As an organisation we are looking to do anything we
can to help our customers during this tough time, while following government guidelines.
“It is lovely to hear our developments pulling together as a community to help each other –introducing an inhouse shop is a small way our amazing staff and volunteers are looking to make this time that little bit easier.
“We appreciate the continued understanding and support of customers, families and staff as we work together to positively contribute to Scotland’s response to coronavirus.”
