The community in Shepton Mallet is coming together to help each other out during the coronavirus pandemic.

Organisations large and small are adapting the way the do business or operate to make sure as many people as possible are supported.

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Peppers Deli are happy to offer a service where you can phone them to place your order and pay over the phone on 01749 346640 then a volunteer (who is in good health) or a member of staff (if available) can deliver.

Also The Hive Café are in the process of setting up an online order system to place breakfast/lunch orders to be delivered. They will also accept telephone orders for those who aren't online savvy via 01749 343064.

My Coffee Stop have offered to deliver groceries to anyone within walking distance of the High Street, but if there are volunteers with cars this might be extended. Call 07941 317280.

Ciabattino's will give their customers the option to let orders be dropped off outside instead of having one of the delivery drivers meet a customer. You now have the ability to pay via Paypal so no cash changes hands and to ask for a non-contact drop-off.

Patta Cake Baby Massage, who normally run classes in Shepton Mallet, are now moving these online to enable them to still take place. For more information, email [email protected].

Also, Co-op, Aldi and Tesco, who all have stores in Shepton Mallet, have issued a joint Working to Feed the Nation statement in the wake of coronavirus.

In the statement released today (March 15), the supermarket chains urge everyone to be considerate in the way they shop.

The statement reads: "We know that many of you are worried about the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19).

"We want to let you know that we are doing everything we can so that you and your families have the food and essentials you need.

"We are working closely with the government and our suppliers to keep food moving quickly through the system and making more deliveries to our stores to ensure our shelves are stocked.

"Those of use with online delivery and click-and-collect services are running them at full capacity to help you get the products you need when you need them.

"We thank all our colleagues in stores and supply chains who are working day and night to keep the nation fed. But we need your help too.

"We would ask everyone to be considerate in the way they shop. We understand your concerns but buying more than is needed can sometimes mean that others will be left without.

"There is enough for everyone if we all work together. Together we can make sure we are looking out for family, friends, neighbours.

"Together we will care for those around us and those who are elderly, vulnerable or choosing to remain at home.

"We are doing all we can to rise to this challenge. Serving you and keeping you and everyone who works with us safe will always be our priority."