{"id":13519,"date":"2020-03-16T11:26:57","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T11:26:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13519"},"modified":"2020-03-16T21:11:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T21:11:38","slug":"covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gousto.co.uk\/blog\/covid-19","title":{"rendered":"A Letter From Timo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Gousto Community<\/p>\n<p>I know the worry and concern Coronavirus is causing. I want to reassure you all that Gousto will continue to serve you through this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Keeping you and everyone in the UK safe is our absolute priority. We cannot forget those who are alone and most at risk. That\u2019s why we\u2019re dedicated to doing more, and encourage all of you to do the same.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We\u2019ve donated the equivalent of three thousand meals to The Trussell Trust foodbank network and to Shelter homeless charity, so those already struggling don\u2019t see their situation worsen.<\/li>\n<li>We\u2019re making sure any spare food in the Gousto kitchen or factory is getting taken home, or donated to City Harvest food rescue.<\/li>\n<li>Gousto reps are working with the government to support the Coronavirus response effort, ensuring the fair and safe distribution of food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone on the team at Gousto is encouraged to check in with their neighbours and loved ones, and do their bit to support their local community. If you can, I urge you to do the same. Remember, this is a time when connection is more important than ever.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe, and thank you.<\/p>\n<p>Timo<\/p>\n<p>Gousto Founder &amp; CEO<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gousto.gurucloud.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/ViralKindness.pdf\">Click here to download a Viral Kindness Form to fill in and distribute in your community<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dear Gousto Community I know the worry and concern Coronavirus is causing. I want to reassure you all that Gousto will continue to serve you through this difficult time. Keeping you and everyone in the UK safe is our absolute priority. We cannot forget those who are alone and most at risk. 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