A little cupcake is all it takes

IF you have an elderly or disabled neighbour that might need some cheering up during these tough times, then look no further than The Little Cupcake.

The gourmet patisserie is offering a free Love Thy Neighbour cupcake, which comes in a plastic container so the desert can be dropped off on the doorstep.

If you know what flavour your neighbour would prefer, you are more than welcome to select a cupcake on their behalf, otherwise you can leave it as a surprise.

Owner Madeleine Witham said it’s important to be looking out for those in the community who are disadvantaged or at risk.

“After dropping off a cupcake, it’s crucial that customers take another step to help out, even if it’s just picking up some things from the supermarket for your neighbour,” she said.

“In times like these, it’s important to turn your street into a community. Your neighbours don’t have to be strangers.”

Customers are encouraged to write out a note in store with their name and contact information and attach it to the cupcake.

This is so that if need be, the cupcake recipient can reach out for a chat over the phone, or to ask for any help with errands and daily chores if they’re unable to leave the house.

Elise Wright, who is currently working at The Little Cupcake, said she is more than happy to offer a cupcake to her elderly neighbours.

“I live in a complex with a lot of elderly people, so I’m excited to drop off a cupcake and let them know that my partner and I are happy to help out in any way that we can,” she said.