Maidenhead mosque was among the first to shut its doors to worshippers after the coronavirus outbreak, well before large gatherings were banned in the UK.

But its work at the centre of the community continued, expanded and evolved.

The Islamic centre was swiftly converted into an emergency food bank, with food packages being delivered to those in need of all faiths and backgrounds in and around Berkshire during the coronavirus outbreak, thanks to volunteers at Maidenhead Mosque.

tI has been supporting vulnerable, elderly, disabled and low-income families who are self-isolating by handing out essential food and hygiene items, medical aid and talking to those who may be lonely during the lockdown.

Mosque trustee Zia Mahiudin said: "It has been a collective effort and would not have been possible without the help and support of the community and local businesses.

"There is a dedicated team of volunteers here on a daily basis who all work to get the food prepared, packed and delivered and so far the project's been going really well. Presently the project is making and delivering around 100 food parcels a week to families referred to by the council as well as care homes and other charity groups locally in need of help. We would like to invite you down to view the facilities and work happening."