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.