Residents in the Gorbals are set to benefit from more than £140,000 of Scottish Government funding that will support the coronavirus response in the area.
A wide range of projects will be supported through the bid, which was submitted from the New Gorbals Housing Association.
Existing projects in the projects will be supported, including lunches for young people and family dinner kits, projects to connect older people and online activity sessions for young children.
The £140,000 will also be used to open up opportunties to help tackle key issues including lonliness and fuel poverty.
Since the beginning of lockdown, over 1000 emegrency food parcels have been delivered to households across the Gorbals area.
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Organisations have been working hard to get essential supplies like food, medicine, and baby care items to those in need, while also making an effort to adapt their services to social distancing measures.
New Gorbals Housing Association’s Chairwoman Linda Malone said: “The response so far in Gorbals is something that we can all be proud of during this challenging situation. The hard work put in not just from staff at NGHA but also from our wonderful partners in the area has had a real impact on how local people have been able to cope at this time.
"I’m grateful that the Scottish Government have recognised the importance of this work and granted us the extra funding needed to continue and add to the services already being delivered.”
Local councillor Soryia Siddique has said the funding is "vital" for the area.
She said: "I am delighted Gorbals residents will benefit from required resources to support communities during the coronavris panademic.
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"The pressures have included support with food poverty, fuel poverty, online activities and isolation.
"The local housing association, third sector organisations, volunteers, buisnesses and faith groups in the area have been vital to supporting children and families through this difficult time."
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