Four weeks to go and donations are flying into the Tauranga Community Foodbank.

The school wants to inspire others to jump on board the appeal.

The real-life impact of generous donations.

Bluehaven Groups made the donation towards the van discounted by Tauranga Cars.

The sweet treats were made by Melba Elite Foods.

A woman who once needed foodbank support is now giving back her time.

The network of partnerships has been building for decades.

The men drive the van, one of the many volunteer roles at the Foodbank.

Manager Nicki Goodwin says it's a good start towards the $120,000 they need for food.

Support from local businesses and individuals is keeping Tauranga Foodbank's doors open.

The food bank needs pantry staples as well as other goodies.

Food tech students teamed up with the horticulture class who grew veges for parcels too.

Opinion: None of us knows if or when we might be the ones needing help.

The Bay of Plenty Times has launched its annual Christmas Appeal today.

Thank you Tauranga! This year's total trumps last year by $10,000.

Mum who's turned to Foodbank for help is giving back by volunteering her time.

There are still three days to donate to the Christmas Appeal.

The donation will cover 10 per cent of the Foodbank's annual spending on food.

The Christmas Appeal was taking in greater numbers of donations than ever.

There is one more week left in the Bay of Plenty Times Christmas Appeal.

Businesses are stepping up to the plate to fill another person's empty bowl.

'It's about practising the art of giving.'

The club members see the Christmas Appeal as a necessity.

"People are just so thoughtful."

'Supporting the foodbank is very much in the spirit of Christmas'

"Everyday is a good day here."

'It's a typical Christmas sing-a-long and it will be extremely funny.'

'We don't just drive around in our old cars all day.'

I like baked beans and I like burgers so I thought, what could go wrong?