A 10-year-old boy has been praised for his heroic act of kindness after setting up donation bins to help the elderly during the coronavirus outbreak.

Jack Gibbs from Bexley, took it upon himself to ask the vicar at All Saints Church, Belvedere, if he could use the church as a drop off point for donations.

The kind-hearted boy has designed over a thousand posters to go through the doors of local businesses, in a bid to reach those vulnerable during the crisis.

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The young hero plans to leave goodwill bags on hundreds of doorsteps, as a way of letting the elderly know they haven't been forgotten.

Jack's mother, Gemma Gibbs has set up a Facebook page called 'Belvedere community help - covid 19' which has reached a staggering number of 300 members so far.

The group includes posts from businesses willing to donate and community members offering their help.

Speaking to News Shopper, Jack Gibbs said: “I wanted to set up the bins because I saw a post online by my auntie about the empty shops.

“I thought it was disgraceful- It made me think, how will the elderly and vulnerable get their shopping now?

“It is utterly shocking that people are bulk-buying and the weaker members of society will get nothing.

“My thoughts on coronavirus is that it’s a very scary time and I am worried for the older members of society including my grandparents.

“I am in Year 6 and starting today, the school (Lessness Heath primary school) will be closed to a majority of students.

“I and my year group are worried that we will never be returning to our school.

“We are worried that we will not get to sit our SATs and that we may not be able to see each other again."

If you would like to help Jack support the elderly, visit at https://www.facebook.com/groups/192489698853555/?notif_id=1584705119376724&notif_t=group_r2j_approved