A STEVENSTON shop gave their community a morale boost with 150 loaves of bread given out to help vulnerable residents.

Selfless owner Robin Bawa and his team at the Post Office set up a mini stall outside giving away packages stuffed with bread, eggs, milk and bottles of water.

In addition, they delivered 30 extra bags to residents who are shielding from coronavirus due to age or an underlying health condition.

The care packages were handed out on Tuesday, May 26 between 10 and 12.

Robin had put a message on the store’s Facebook previously to make sure people who needed it most were aware of the giveaway.

He told the Herald: “We wanted to just help the community with some essentials.

“We had a spectacular response.

“We also tried to reach out to the vulnerable who are isolating or can’t come out due to shielding.

“They were so grateful for us dropping food to them, at no cost.”

Robin and the team initially planned out how many Warburtons loaves were required, but had to dig in the store stock with an extra 23 added on.

Robin told the Herald: “It was a phenomenal day. It was great to get out there and help people.

“Money is tight right now; we’re seeing that more and more. So, it was good to give something back.

“The beautiful thing was, everyone there were people we know who need that extra help at this really challenging time.”

His team of dedicated staff helped pack the bags, and stood outside the store to give away the bags.

Robin added: “I want to say a massive thank you to all my guys here at Stevenston Post Office, who have worked tirelessly during this whole period and have been

putting the community before them.”

“This was for the community. We were happy to cheer them up.”