THE Salvation Army is reaching out to people who are struggling to survive because of the Coronavirus lockdown.

Ian Arthur, superintendent at the church in King Street in Port Glasgow, joined forced forces with Street Angels foodbank from the town's United Reformed Church to step in and help people.

The group are unable to open at the moment because most of the volunteers are over 70 but they have donated the food they had to the Salvation Army.

Ian said: "We have received items from the Street Angels but because people have been so generous giving donations at Christmas time, I have also been able to go out to the supermarket and do a big shop of long-life foods."

Mr Arthur has been making up parcels for people who are able to collect food and delivering to those who are stuck at home.

He said: "As we enter full lockdown, we are keen to emphasise that we are still here to help and support in whatever way we can.

"We are still able to engage in food parcel ministry. If you are in need of food, and are unable to source it, please make contact and we will help as we are able.

"We can do a little bit of both - provide parcels for collection and delivery for vulnerable people and those locked in."

Mr Arthur says that he has been overwhelmed by the community response to the crisis as featured every single day in the pages of the Tele.

He said: "It has been unbelievable."

Mr Arthur says he will be available at the Salvation Army premises in King Street most mornings and on Friday afternoons.

He added: "If anyone has a specific prayer request, please let us know."

You can contact Ian on 01475 745369.