Argyle Community Trust have swapped balls and bibs for food and medicine supplies

Trust staff have been out and about in the community during the COVID-19 crisis

Medicine and food runs for people who are self-isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic are among the new roles being carried out by the Argyle Community Trust.

The Trust are part of the Plymouth Good Neighbours Scheme, which has seen Plymouth City Council join forces with community groups and charities across the city to help out those in need of help.

Since the pandemic began, many of the Trust’s staff have been helping to ensure that the Argyle community, and in particular elderly season ticket holders, are being looked after.

The Trust’s head of community, Mark Lovell, said: “At the beginning of the crisis, we were in contact with over 1,200 people on a weekly basis.

“Some people just wanted a chat but others were given mental and physical health through encouragement, advice and tips whilst isolating.

“It’s obviously very difficult to do a coaching session online but actually football is only a bit of what we normally do.

“We have managed to deliver virtual activities, such as fitness classes, quizzes and chat mornings to ensure people can stay connected with the Trust and other people during this period.

The Trust, the official charity of Plymouth Argyle, have now offered their expertise and man power to the Plymouth Good Neighbours Scheme so they can continue their good work on a wider basis.

Lovell said: “We are delighted to support those in real need. It is crucially important that the Trust plays its part to help people through this period.

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“Joining the Good Neighbours Scheme means that we can use our resources to the maximum potential and begin to help people outside of our network.

“We have done several medicine and food runs for people who are self isolating and our staff have really enjoyed the challenge.”