The COVID-19 pandemic, an unexpected global crisis, has changed everyday life in a short period of time while creating a global emergency. Communities have rapidly responded to this fast-moving situation by creating bottom-up initiatives. COVID-19 mutual aid groups have emerged under these circumstances as a key response by communities for communities.

The research aims to explore the role of COVID-19 mutual aid groups as a community response in mitigating everyday life challenges emerging under a pandemic situation in Scotland.