Hawke's Bay Foundation has set up an Emergency Response Fund for residents hit hard by Covid-19.
The fund is intended to provide charities with money to give to those who have been the most affected by Covid-19.
Hawke's Bay Foundation Development Manager Amy Bowkett said there are many people at home wanting to help others but are feeling helpless and unsure how.
"We want to do something for our donors.
"What donors are wanting to do is give and we want to give them a vehicle to do that.