Palmerston North City Mission to distribute cans from food appeal

City Mission board chairman Andrew Carson and the Rev Franco Vaccarino with the cans of food.

A local church has partnered with Palmerston North City Council to embark on a canned food appeal to help people struggling with the cost of living.

The Rev Franco Vaccarino, of City Mission, said the rising cost of living was placing immense pressure on many households, especially when it came to essentials such as food, housing, and utilities.

“An increasing number of individuals, families, whānau, individuals, the elderly, disabled people and tertiary students are finding themselves financially squeezed and struggling to make ends meet,” he said.

“In some cases, families are forced to cut back on food to cover other necessary expenses, highlighting the severity of the situation.”

“The financial strain is particularly intense during the winter months when heating costs add to the burden.”

He said the City Mission partnered with Palmerston North City Council to organise the winter Can Can appeal, collecting more than 600 cans of food.

The food would be distributed to people in need.

“We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the businesses, organisations, schools and individuals who contributed to this effort,” he said.

“Every can can truly make a difference.”