‘Peterborough Shares’ Facebook group is helping people find items in short supply during COVID-19 pandemic

Created by Peterborough resident Kayti Emery, the group already has more than 3,800 members

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Peterborough resident Kayti Emery created the "Peterborough Shares" Facebook group on March 13, 2020 as a place where people in the area can post things they need and offer things to share during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group already has more than 3,800 members, with many people looking for essentials such as toilet paper. Because of hoarding, local grocery stores are having difficulty keeping their shelves stocked with toilet paper, as pictured here at No Frills on George Street in downtown Peterborough on March 14, 2020, when the day's supply of toilet paper sold out within 30 minutes of the store opening. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)
Peterborough resident Kayti Emery created the "Peterborough Shares" Facebook group on March 13, 2020 as a place where people in the area can post things they need and offer things to share during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group already has more than 3,800 members, with many people looking for essentials such as toilet paper. Because of hoarding, local grocery stores are having difficulty keeping their shelves stocked with toilet paper, as pictured here at No Frills on George Street in downtown Peterborough on March 14, 2020, when the day's supply of toilet paper sold out within 30 minutes of the store opening. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW.com)

A new Facebook group has been launched for residents in the Peterborough area to help offset the effects of local hoarding during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Peterborough resident Kayti Emery created the group, called “Peterborough Shares”, on Friday (March 13).

“This group is a place where people in the area can post things they NEED and if you have things to share in this time of need,” Emery writes in the group’s description.

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“Because of people hoarding things during this difficult time, there are people who actually need things, families needing baby items, food, toiletries,” she writes. “Let’s help each other out!!”

The group, at www.facebook.com/groups/1252354844975281/, has grown to more than 3,800 members as of March 17th.

Members of the group are posting information such as local stores where toilet paper, diapers, disinfectant wipes, and other in-demand personal care products are available.

The Peterborough Shares Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/1252354844975281/.
The Peterborough Shares Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/1252354844975281/.

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