Big hearted members of the community brought joy and smiles to faces, with an unexpected gift for many.

Debbie Hasler and Amelia Willett of the Facebook group Dunmow And Surrounding Areas Pay It Forward asked residents to consider donating a chocolate egg and leaving it at Great Dunmow Co-op.

Dunmow Broadcast: Community donations of chocolate for the Dunmow And Surrounding Areas Pay It Forward appealCommunity donations of chocolate for the Dunmow And Surrounding Areas Pay It Forward appeal (Image: supplied)

It was the first time they had tried an Easter campaign, and it built on the success of their Christmas appeal.

They gathered over 150 eggs and distributed them to care homes, to children of key workers and to children who are in families that are in need of support across Dunmow, Felsted, Flitch Green and Canfield.

And getting into the spirit of fun, they dressed as Easter bunnies to make the delivery trip out, to the delight and laughter of recipients.

The duo said they wanted to thank everyone for being so generous and making a difference to others.

Dunmow Broadcast: Dunmow And Surrounding Areas Pay It Forward bunnies delivered the donated chocolateDunmow And Surrounding Areas Pay It Forward bunnies delivered the donated chocolate (Image: supplied)