Six food banks in Leeds are being forced to close during the coronavirus pandemic, but others are continuing to provide a lifeline to struggling families.
Leeds South and East Foodbank has closed outlets in Hunslet and Rothwell, and will be shutting down outlets in Belle Isle, Harehills and Beeston in the coming days.
However, other foodbanks across the city, including five which are run by Leeds South and East Foodbank, remain open and providers are still appealing for donations.
A group of local business have also teamed up to form a group called We Care Leeds and they are delivering food and other essentials to elderly people who have been told to take "particular care" to minimise their social contact by the government.
David Paterson, from Unity in Poverty Action, said: "If you are in real need, try and visit a food bank or a food aid provider and if you can't, get in touch with the Leeds Food Aid Network and we will try and get a delivery to you as soon as possible.
"It's a very sporadic picture at the moment. The bigger providers like FareShare and Trussell Trust seem to be doing quite well in terms of donations. They have actually seen a small increase.
"People are responding despite the crisis and shortages of some items at supermarkets.
"But the smaller food providers are struggling."
He added: "If you are going to make a donation, please make sure it's packaged.
"A half-eaten buffet usually won't work, although some places may take it. It's a lot harder for them to take food like that now than it was before."
Leeds North and West Foodbank's nine distribution centres remain open.
The foodbank is appealing for donations and says it is running low on tinned meat, long-life fruit juice, tinned spaghetti, tinned fruit, noodles, tinned and mashed potatoes.
Holbeck Foodbank is also still providing deliveries to struggling households.
There are now 2,626 confirmed cases of the virus in the UK and more than 100 people have lost their lives.
The UK government decided to close all schools during the coronavirus pandemic and has told everyone in the country to avoid "non-essential" contact with others and crowded places.
Over 70s, pregnant women and people with underlying health conditions have been told to take "particular care to minimise their social contact", by chief medical adviser professor Chris Whitty.
