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Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance on support, information, food and other essentials
Guidance on the help and support available to protect the wellbeing of people affected by coronavirus (COVID-19).
Food delivery schemes
This provides food options for those unable to get to a store or secure a standard online delivery slot to stock up on food and essentials. Options include food boxes and prepared meal delivery providers.
Please note that this is not a full list of all suppliers and inclusion on this list is not a recommendation from the Scottish Government. Anyone using the list should decide whether the supplier is suitable for their needs.
Food Box Delivery
Box types, and costs, vary across suppliers and are subject to change. Delivery charges may also apply.
Table of food box delivery scheme offers (accurate as of 11 June 2020)
Retailer |
What is the offer |
Costs |
How to access offer |
Delivery |
Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Morrisons |
A variety of different box types e.g. Vegetarian, meat eater, gluten free. |
Range between £35.00 - £55.00 |
Call 0345 611 6111, and select option 4 to place your order. |
Country-wide. Contactless home delivered. Next day delivery if order before 3pm. |
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| Morrisons | Door step delivery service for those self-isolating or at risk. Individuals can order for a pre-set list of essential items which are normally delivered next day. | Cost per item, minimum of 3 items per order | Call 0345 611 6111 and select option 5 to place your order. |
Must live within 10 miles of a store. Contactless card payments or chip and pin. |
0345 611 6111 |
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Aldi |
Ambient food parcel Contains 22 food items and household products (all boxes are 14kg). |
£23.99 |
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Country-wide. Contactless home delivered. 2-3 working days. |
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Marks and Spencer |
A variety of different box types e.g. Made without, mixed vegetable (maximum order is 2 box of each type per customer). |
Range between £15.00 - £45.00 |
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Country-wide. Arrive between 7am and 7pm on selected delivery date. |
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Home Bargains |
Single option includes meat, fruit, vegetables and some essential items. |
£23.99 |
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Country-wide. Home delivery information
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Asda |
31 items cupboard filler food box. |
£30.00 |
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Country-wide. Order by 5pm for next day delivery. Delivery restrictions apply. (see FAQ Section for further details). |
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| Waitrose | Care box includes staple foods and some treats. | £25.00 |
Call 0800 022 4055 |
Country-wide. Arrives between 7.30am and 6pm. Next day delivery available if ordered before 4pm. |
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| Wellocks at Home |
Fruit, salad, veg, pantry, deli and bakery boxes. |
£10+ | Postcode checker on website. | FAQ Section | |
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Cornish Food Box Company |
Meat, fish, fruit and veg options. | £10+ |
Call 0187 221 1533 |
Country-wide by courier. | |
| Brakes | Fruit, veg and salad options. | £7+ |
Call 0344 412 9985 |
£100 Minimum order for delivery. | FAQ Section |
| Darts Farm | Meat, fruit, veg and salad options. | £11+ |
Call – dedicated line for over 70s (0139 287 8209). |
Country-wide (by Royal Mail and UK Mail). |
Prepared meals and recipe boxes
| Retailer | What is the offer | Costs | How to access offer | Delivery | Help |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apetito / Wiltshire Farm Foods |
Prepared meal option | Varies |
Dedicated telephone line for those at risk 0800 066 2610. |
Postcode checker on website. | FAQ section |
| Hello Fresh | Recipe boxes including cooking instructions. Meat, fish and veg options. | £30+ | www.hellofresh.co.uk | See website for delivery areas | |
| Gousto | Recipe boxes including cooking instructions. Meat, fish and veg options. | £25+ | www.gousto.co.uk | See website for delivery areas | |
| Mindful Chef | Recipe boxes including cooking instructions. Meat, fish and veg options. | £30+ | www.mindfulchef.com | See website for delivery areas |
Contact
Email: nonshielded_atrisk@gov.scot