Donations poured in when Bay of Plenty Times staff and family hit the streets collecting for the Christmas appeal.
Last night teams of volunteers knocked on doors in Greerton for the last of three can drives to collect donations for the Tauranga Community Foodbank.
Residents gave generously when staff came calling along Greerton Rd, Emmett St, Pooles Rd, Kiteroa St, Mansels Rd and Tyrone St as part of the Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal.
Bay of Plenty Times classified sales manager Tara Childs said she was amazed to see so many generous people.
"It's very rewarding, very humbling," she said.