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CB Foods Does Community Sales to Support Customers and Vendors

Lots of changes have been implemented by the Government to manage the COVID-19 outbreak. The island-wide curfew and the lockdown of St. Catherine in April with designated days and times to move around and shop led to overwhelming rushes at our retail customers. To help alleviate our customers’ crowds and state of panic, and to help provide convenient shopping to some of our corporate customers, the CB Foods’ Sales, Distribution and Marketing teams collaborated to provide safe Community Sales. Why not bring the goods to the customers in their communities so long as we did not violate our retail and wholesale customers? Vending opportunities have been shared with long-time supplier, Bar Code, who like many businesses are faced with the economic hardship of COVID-19. They would purchase goods on consignment and sell as a third party contractor. At times, CB trucks were also dispatched to various communities. Plenty “Big Up CB!”’s were heard at the various stops. Check out how some of them have went:

Courtleigh

On April 8th and 24th, CB Foods extended its Staff Sales programme to the Courtleigh and Pegasus hotels. The days begun at 1pm with scores of staff already waiting, in accordance with the social distance protocol. Over 200 workers had expressed their gratitude with one customer even making a thank-you speech! The success of the first staging led to a request, where those who missed the previous pop-up was able to stock up.

National

Hot and humid was April 24th! But truly, it was much more than that. At the National Baking Company on Half Way Tree Road, many early birds eagerly awaited the truck’s arrival and by 1pm all goods were sold. Gratitude was felt all around as staff were happy to avoid supermarkets and wholesales, especially those essential workers living in St Catherine.

Unions Estate

On April 22nd, CB Foods products were made available to the residents of Unions Estate, Twickenham Park Spanish Town at their 18

community centre who were then experiencing the lockdown. As the truck approached, lines were formed quickly with social distance being observed, persons wearing masks and with their shopping bags. Residents expressed their appreciation for the convenience and the variety of products offered.

Grace Kennedy

On May 1st, a contracted driver made way to the Grace Kennedy distribution centre in Spanish Town. With chicken and eggs being sold, their staff saw it as a great opportunity to have goods brought to them hassle-free and at an affordable price.

Thanks to all those CBG staff who have been a part of these initiatives!

COVID-19 Prevent the Spread

Be A Part of the Solution

With the steady increase of persons being infected with COVID, it is now mandatory for all persons to wear mask. Initially it was only mandatory for persons who had symptoms or were infected. However, with a better understanding of the virus and the discovery that persons could spread the virus and not even be sick, this measure was now extended to the entire population.

Here’s a few steps to create one for yourself with only 3 simple items. No sewing required!

Materials needed – Bandana, 2 Hair Bands

Place the hair bands at both ends; they should be about 6 inches apart.

Fold each end of the fabric in towards the center and tuck them into each other.

And remember, wash your mask after each use.

There are many measures that we can all put in place to be a part of the solution, to not only protect ourselves, but also our co-workers, family members and fellow citizens.

Here are some reminders of practices you can implement:

1.

Be Aware – Know how the virus spreads so that you can know how to protect yourself.

2.

Wash Your Hands and Sanitize Often – Keep your hands clean as this will help prevent the spread of germ to you and others.

3.

Avoid Close Contact – Maintain the distance measure of 6 feet between yourself and others

4. Clean Your Surroundings – Any surfaces that are frequently touched should be disinfected often.

5.

Stay at Home – As much as possible limit going out to only the necessaries of life, such as going to the supermarket, pharmacy.