Early in March, Irfan Mehmood noticed a lot of people were afraid or unable to go outside of their homes to buy groceries as the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to take its toll in Peel Region.

An auto technician from Brampton, Mehmood was inspired to volunteer and help those people any way he could.

“I’ve been thinking about it and said ‘Why can’t I just offer a service where they don’t have to come out of their homes?’ " said Mehmood, who runs a detailing and auto care business across the GTA.

"Whoever donates food, I’ll pick it up and deliver it to (homes and community groups in need). I’ve been doing it myself, but it gets to a certain point where I can’t do it myself.”

For the last few weeks, Mehmood has been accepting non-perishable food items and delivering them to people he has heard of who haven't been able to leave their homes or can't afford groceries.

The 25-year-old has also purchased groceries and delivered them a few times throughout Brampton and Mississauga.

He has seen people going through tough times during the COVID-19 crisis and believes giving back to others can go a long way in coping with the situation.