The pandemic continues to make it more and more difficult for people to acquire essential goods on a day to day basis. For those who have been without a job since the start of the lockdown restrictions, getting food and other necessities is a real challenge. Fortunately, creativity is never lacking among Filipinos, especially when it comes to helping one another. In this article, we will talk about community pantries and how delivery apps can be used to help out in their operations.
Take what you need, give what you can. These words have been the catchphrase of almost every community pantry in the Philippines and many Filipinos have responded to the call either by taking the items they need or donating goods from their homes.
Since its creation along Maginhawa street spearheaded by Patricia Non, community pantries have proliferated all over the country. In fact, various news sources claim that there are more than 300 community pantries set up all over the Philippines. This is an example that when it comes to helping others, Filipinos are always ready. After all, a community pantry is not only designed to benefit people but is a great avenue to share extra goods with others.
However, maintaining community pantries is not an easy task. First of all, the community pantry needs to be set up in an open area that is accessible to everyone and where social distancing protocols can still be observed. Also, there has to be ample staff to ensure a peaceful give and take process and that people who take part adhere to social distancing rules. Lastly, there is the logistics side which refers to the pick up and delivery of goods and other items from the community pantry.
How Can Delivery Apps Help Community Pantries?
On-demand delivery apps have been very useful in supporting day to day logistics operations of any scale, whether that be of a simple household or a manufacturing plant. In these times, when companies shift to work from home setup and physical distancing protocols are implemented, the necessity of these delivery apps have been greatly magnified.
As mentioned above, logistics operations are important to ensure a smooth inflow and outflow of goods in community pantries. They are necessary especially when someone wants to bring plenty of grocery items to the pantry but does not have the means to do so. A delivery app can also be used in case you want to send some items from the community pantry to a friend’s house.
In the section below, we will explore how each delivery app can help move goods to and fro community pantries.
Lalamove
When it comes to motorbike deliveries, Lalamove is among the well known apps. They have a strong presence of motorcycle delivery riders in Metro Manila and the nearby areas of Antipolo and Cainta. In case you plan to move bulkier goods, they also have sedans and closed vans to accommodate your delivery requirement. Visit the website of Lalamove to know more about their services.
Grab
Grab has ventured into the space of on-demand delivery apps and they have a lot to offer. First of all, many customers appreciate their cashless GrabPay option because of the convenience it provides. They also have an insurance coverage policy on the goods that are being transported via the Grab app. Lastly, they offer a “pabili” service which allows users to ask the driver to buy certain items for them. This is extremely convenient if you want to donate goods to a community pantry but do not have the time to go out of your home. Learn more about Grab by visiting their website.
Transportify
For big and bulky goods that needs to be delivered to community pantries, Transportify is the right delivery app. They do not have motorcycle riders which means that their smallest vehicle is a sedan. They have L300 vans and closed vans in cases where you want to deliver numerous grocery items to several community pantries. Furthermore, you are assured that your items are in good hands because of their insurance protection. Take time to explore the website of Transportify to get more information on how to avail their logistics solutions. You may also download their application by clicking the button below:
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MrSpeedy
A new player in on-demand courier services is MrSpeedy. Their main focus is on low cost and reliable motorcycle delivery which is why they are very useful when it comes to delivering small items to and fro community pantries. Furthermore, their app gives you the option to choose your own delivery schedule which is convenient for many. Visit Mr. Speedy‘s website to know more about their services.
Conclusion
To summarize the article, community pantries are a great way to help others in need, especially during these times. A community pantry is designed so that people can get what they need, and donate their excess goods to other people. But in order to support these operations, a delivery app is needed to move goods to and fro the source up to the community pantry itself.
