Bay of Plenty Sports and Cultural Club members have taken it upon themselves to help out those struggling financially due to the Covid-19 nationwide lockdown.
At the weekend, in conjunction with Bethlehem Four Square, the club arranged for 600 food parcels to be distributed at different locations around Tauranga and Whakatāne.
Club president and Bethlehem Four Square owner Harpreet Gill said club members contributed about $7000 between them to make the parcels available to members of the community who might be struggling. The parcels included staple foods such as fresh produce, eggs, bread and milk.
"We do it as part of the community. There are a lot of people struggling out there. The members are happy to be a part of helping the community.