We have also seen wonderful acts of solidarity from businesses and gestures to raise the spirits of those facing uncertain times throughout the past week. Share your stories and pictures with us by posting on social media using #actsofkindess and #leeds or emailing [email protected]
7. Fundraising for food banks
Jon Crowder (right) raised more than 1,300 to support local food banks in less than two days. He has already made deliveries to food banks in Belle Isle, Normanton and Wakefield.
8. Helping out with deliveries
North Brewing Company were touched when Brewtown Tours offered their van to support local deliveries. They said the current crisi was bringing out the best in a lot of people.
9. Backing our NHS teams
Thanks to generous donations from the public, the charity Leeds Cares has been able to put care packs together for NHS staff at the city's hospitals.
10. Helping out the elderly
Amid the stockpiling of toilet rolls by some shoppers, Home Stores in Harehills has won praise on social media for making sure the elderly are not caught short.
11. Working as a team
Leeds charity Health For All gave its thanks to Home Bargains for helping with essential items as Time To Shine staff make deliveries to housebound older people.