It's no secret that supermarkets are struggling to keep up with online demand right now - many have reached full capacity and others are no longer welcoming new customers.

But in their efforts to speed up orders, retailers such as Marks & Spencer and Morrisons have launched their own pre-packed meal boxes, crammed with all the items you could need for a week in isolation - including toilet roll.

So what's inside and what exactly is classed as an essential item right now? That's the question one reporter at our sister title the Stoke Sentinel sought to answer after placing an order for her hamper online.

Marks & Spencer's food box initiative costs £35 online, plus £3.99 for home delivery via courier. Shoppers can go on the M&S website,

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