An Aberfeldy charity which provided food to people over the age of 70 served more than 38,800 meals during the lockdown period.
Feldy Roo partnered with local restaurants and cafes to deliver food after the UK went into lockdown in March 19.
The initiative was set up by Elgin City boss and owner of Aberfeldy restaurant the Fountain Bar Gavin Price, which was integral to the running of the meal delivery organisation.
The Fountain has now been nominated for a Pub Heroes award, which recognises bars across the country who work with their communities.
Mr Price said: “From a potentially serious situation, Aberfeldy and it’s fantastic community spirit turned a negative into a positive.
“I think (our being shortlisted for the Pub Hero award) is really a nomination for the town as a whole as well as for Feldy Roo.
“If we did win, we would definitely use the money for the benefit of the community.
“That is kind of the ethos of Feldy Roo — it is something for the whole town.”
The food delivery service also raised around £130,000 through fundraisers and grant applications to fund the meals.
Around 140 volunteers gave up their time to assist with deliveries, fundraising, grant applications and cooking.
There was 15 different delivery routes by the end of the lockdown period, which covered a 25 to 30 mile radius of Aberfeldy,
Mr Price added: “For the residents, it was a godsend. For some, they hadn’t seen people in weeks on end.
“We sent out questionnaires to get feedback and overwhelmingly it was the social contact with the volunteers that was the most valued thing.”
Voting for the British Pub Hero Award closes on August 26.
