Foodbank store gives clients 'control and ownership' over food choices
A financial mentor says Tauranga Community Foodbank's store is “mana-enhancing”.
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Foodbank spike in demand shocks volunteer
Community support is “vitally important”.
Jump in foodbank demand means more hours for workers
“When I started working here, it surprised me so many different people needed support."
'Amazing' first week: Generous donations flow in to foodbank
Regular and new supporters have been donating.
What's in a foodbank parcel? And how to donate
The annual six-week Christmas Appeal has been running since November 11.
The Grinch outdoor movie night all set to help foodbank
The Hits Christmas in the Park is in partnership with Pacific Toyota.
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank shares donation wishlist
What will you be donating to the Foodbank this year?
Worse than in Covid: 'Record' need as homeowners, fulltime workers turn to foodbank
"The rainy day is here right now," foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says.
'I don’t have the words': Foodbank appeal total revealed
It's the second-highest amount raised in the appeal’s history.
Tauranga foodbank’s ‘Christmas fairies’ hard at work
More than 300 households have received Christmas treats thanks to the volunteers.
'All about community': Hundreds of food donations collected at movie in the park
The Christmas event was held at Mount Maunganui's Coronation Park on Sunday.
'My heart just went out to her': Wave of generosity for struggling single mum
"I just thought, ‘Everyone deserves Christmas and that little helping hand’.”
'Making life a little bit better': Foodbank volunteers explain why they give back
Peter Norris has been volunteering twice a week at the foodbank for eight years.
'Don’t stop giving': One last call for foodbank donations as appeal enters final week
'Don't stop giving' as final week of appeal begins
'A survival game’: Solo mum shares cost of living struggles
The woman is "really grateful" for foodbank support while under financial hardship.
More families under financial strain as living costs increase - Tauranga principal
One principal says the increasing financial stresses in the community are felt at school.
'I didn’t know what to do': How one woman ended up seeking help from Tauranga's foodbank
The woman did not know where after realising she could not afford food that week.
'Instil that social conscience': Merivale School students give back
The student-led initiative saw about 200 items donated to the foodbank.
'Get your hands dirty and give back': Garden growing veges for foodbank needs more volunteers
The garden's sole purpose is to grow produce for the foodbank.
'Everyone needs a treat at Christmas': Tauranga Boys' College donates hampers to foodbank
'It’s just important that we be kind and generous.'
Lights, Christmas, action: New outdoor movie night coming to Mount Maunganui
Christmas Movie in the Park promises festive fun in exchange for foodbank donations.
‘Quite overwhelmed’: Almost $80k raised halfway through Christmas appeal
More than $79,000 has been donated to the foodbank halfway into the Christmas appeal.
'A big smile on my face': Early learning centre takes part in Christmas Appeal
Gluten-free cereal, pasta and chocolate were just some of the items young ones donated.
Cereal, spaghetti and Christmas treats: Foodbank shares donation wishlist
The Bay of Plenty Times Christmas appeal is now in its second week.
Friday crew: Local commits 13 years to volunteering - and he's only 30
Tom Hardie enjoys helping those who need food.
Like a boss: Personal trainer's mission to donate 5000 items to foodbank
So far she has collected more than 1000 items for Tauranga's foodbank.
'Instantaneous': $15k donated to foodbank in first week of appeal
'We have got a really generous community who want to look after others'.
Emma Houpt: What I learned volunteering at Tauranga's foodbank
Strong work ethic, initiative and compassion are just some of the skills volunteers need.
'Immediate need': Food help services brace for 'jump' in demand over school holidays
Tauranga's foodbank saw a 45 per cent increase in demand over the July school holidays.
'A feel-good opportunity': Foodbank needs more Christmas volunteers
Right now, the foodbank has 60 volunteers who work one shift a week.
'Vital source of support': Community leaders put out call for foodbank donations
Tauranga's foodbank is helping about 4000 more people than it was in 2021.
'Stressed and unsure': Foodbank demand spikes nearly 30% as appeal begins
The soaring cost of living is having a big impact on people in need of help.
Comment: Cost of living bites but collectively we can make a difference
OPINION: It's up to each and every one of us to help make that difference.
Thank you Tauranga! Community raises over $160,000 for foodbank despite Covid
The Bay of Plenty Times annual six-week Christmas Appeal for the Foodbank has ended.