Przemyslaw Jagielski, the chair of AZS sports club at Lodz Technical University coordinates a team who help transport food to medical facilities in Lodz and the surrounding area.

From his back garden, Jagielski receives orders, checks supplies and ensures food gets to its destinations, as part of his coordination role.

Jagielski's involvement is proving good publicity for Lodz Technical University, as the Polish University Sport Federation agreed to lend the AZS sports club's bus so it could be used to deliver the items.

Jagielski leads a team responsible for delivering between 300 and 400 meals every day to 117 medical facilities, including 17 infectious hospitals, hospital emergency wards and laboratories that process probes and emergencies. 

"We have been working as volunteers for more than a month," said Jagielski.

"Before I acted anonymously but now since we have to deal with many people I decided to go out of the shade.

"The fact that people know my name gives a personal touch when we arrange things. 

"We have huge companies sponsoring us with food and beverages.

"Among those are IKEA, KFC, Pizza Hut, Dominos.

"Some of them are providing us with around 100 meals daily.

"Some smaller companies also want to help, but soon they run out of resources. 

"It is worth remembering that at this time sustainability is what matters.

"That’s why we ask them if they are willing to help, to not overdo it. 

"We’d rather have 10-15 meals a day from them regularly than receive a big consignment but only once."

The scheme operates nationally and is estimated to have so far delivered more than 100,000 meals to medical staff.

Jagielski's volunteer team are trying hard to remain positive despite the relentless nature of their work, and once the coronavirus pandemic is over, they plan to celebrate their efforts at the concert of an undisclosed Polish pop star, whose manager works as part of their team.