Hawksworth Wood Children's Centre set up the service in partnership with Hawksworth Older People's Support, Hawksworth Community Association and the YMCA to deliver to those less able to travel far to shops. It is called FADDS (Five-A-Day Delivery Service) as it aims to provide a healthy option to customers.
Wendy Flatters, a family support worker at the children's centre, came up with the idea after taking part in similar schemes around Leeds. She said, 'We only have one shop on the estate and it doesn't always have fruit and vegetables in stock. People with young children and buggies will then have to take the bus into town at extra cost. We're trying to keep the costs down while providing Five-A-Day to families.'
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