Govan Help’s response to covid-19

Early day motion 800, tabled 1 September 2020 by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party). Signed by 9 members.

That this House commends Govan Help from Govan, in Glasgow, for their inspiring work during the covid-19 outbreak supporting families and children in the community with their foodbank; appreciates the support given to people living locally including the delivery of food parcels to people shielding, people with higher risk medical need and other vulnerable groups including people on low incomes who could not attend supermarkets; praises the organisation for their efforts to lift people’s spirits and to bring a little cheer to try tackle loneliness during a difficult lockdown period; welcomes the award of crucial funding from Feeding Britain to support Govan Help’s covid-19 response; and thanks everyone involved with the project including volunteers who gave up their time to support the most in need in their community.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 7, DUP 1, Labour 1.