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17

Apr 2020

Business
Business

Harrogate neighbours develop app to highlight delivery businesses

Published: 17 Apr 2020, 15:24 BST

by Connor Creaghan

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Two Harrogate neighbours have come together to develop an app to connect people with local businesses still open for delivery.

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Two Harrogate neighbours have come together to develop an app to connect people with local businesses still open for delivery.

Sanjay Parekh and Stephanie Carson got the idea after setting up a WhatsApp group for their street during the lockdown period.

The app has had over a thousand installations and mainly on Harrogate-based businesses, particularly those that can deliver food and drink.

Businesses must also be able to take pre-orders or be still open to the public for shopping while abiding the social distancing rules.

Stephanie and Sanjay said: “We want people to be able to support their local businesses, just as the local businesses support their community. The team has been really cheered by the level of interest, with over a thousand installs, since launching on Facebook and Twitter earlier this week. The support from the local businesses and Harrogate residents has been very positive. People start by asking us how much it costs and are really pleased when we tell them it is free. The easy to use app brings together information on individual businesses in one place.”


Heather Parry, Managing Director from Fodder added: “This is a great idea – everything that helps people get great quality food is hugely helpful – well done with this initiative. We will get through this crisis by relying on each other and our amazing farmers for growing, rearing and producing amazing food. We should all virtually hug a farmer as we enjoy amazing local food."


Find the app and reach the developers by visiting the website. Just click or tap here.