Those who serve food and drink and can operate a delivery or collection service, however, are still able to operate.
As part of our #supportlocal campaign we’re encouraging people to shop at our independent businesses where possible, whilst still adhering to social distancing regulations.
We’ve rounded up some of the local shops still open for collection and / or delivery. Find out more by searching for each business on Facebook.
For a round-up of restaurants delivering during lockdown see here.
To have your business added to our guide email a photo and some details to [email protected]
17. Maxim Brewery, Rainton Bridge
Set up by former members of the original Vaux Brewery, Maxim Brewery has a brewery shop at Rainton Bridge where you pre-pay and collect from tables so there's no contact. Their prepaid brewery drive thru is open Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9.30am-2pm. Call 0191 5848844 to order. There's no delivery option, but their beers are also available at wholesalers and supermarkets. | Other 3rd Party Photo: submitted
18. Ibbitson's Butcher's, Jacky White's
Ibbitson's Butchers in Jacky White's market has extended the reach of its free delivery offer to orders of £20 or over within a five-mile radius of the city centre. It's also offering a call and collect service, allowing customers to park for a few minutes in South Street - at the back of the market, but excluding the disabled bays unless they have a valid disabled badge - to pick up their produce, without fear of incurring a parking ticket. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media
19. Beer shop at The Saltgrass, Deptford
The Saltgrass in Deptford is selling mini 5litre casks of real ale for collection or delivery in Sunderland. You can also buy 3litre containers which can be filled with draught so you can enjoy quality beers at home. Beers are collected at the door of the pub with social distancing in place. | JPIMedia Photo: Frank Reid
20. Barlow's Fruit and Veg, Sea Road, Fulwell
Family-run business Barlow's Fruit and Veg has also started a delivery service of boxes for those in self-isolation. The family have all stepped in to help with the deliveries. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media