6597 donations: Fill the Bus exceeded expectations despite 'tough year'
The Hits Fill the Bus appeal collected 6567 donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank.
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Rotorua's generosity fills bus for Salvation Army Foodbank
Rotorua's generosity shone as The Hits Fill the Bus took place for its seventh year.
How to plan a festive Christmas on a budget
The local Salvation Army has a few tips and tricks for Christmas on a budget.
Fill the Bus collects for Salvation Army Foodbank
The Hits Fill the Bus is rolling around the city for Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank.
Wheelie close to Fill the Bus collecting donations
The Hits Fill the Bus is just around the corner, taking place on Tuesday, December 7.
Gift of time another way to help out local foodbank
Rotorua Daily Post reporter Shauni James experiences helping out at the Foodbank.
Revealing some memorable and different Foodbank donations
Some different and memorable donations come through the Christmas appeal each year.
Wrapping up festive cheer: Gift wrap and decorations donated
The Warehouse Rotorua has contributed to the annual Christmas Appeal.
Salvation Army duo look to past and future
Ralph and Kylie Overbye have been a key part of the appeal but will soon move to Tauranga.
Food bank and filling tummies a passion for Donna
Donna Reiss is loving helping out the Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank this festive season.
Donations roll in for Salvation Army Foodbank
Donations will help families for Christmas after a rough year of Covid-19.
Jo Raphael: Give generously to those who need it
OPINION: It's time to look ahead - Christmas is coming - Covid-19 be damned.
Help local children to stay full this Christmas season
Help bring festive cheer to families this Christmas, including our community's children.
Bringing light this Christmas with foodbank appeal
The 2021 Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal is underway.
Paul Hickey: Fill the Bus, tomato sauce with twist, summer prize
Paul Hickey discusses Fill the Bus, a tomato sauce with twist, and a summer prize package.
What's in a Salvation Army food parcel?
Find out what types of food make great donations for local Salvation Army food parcels.
Supporting those in need: Encouragement behind appeal
The annual Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal has been launched.
Shauni James: How to spread festive cheer after a rocky year
Let's end this crazy year with a positive bang and help those in need this festive season.
Christmas Appeal launches in aid of Rotorua Salvation Army foodbank
The Rotorua Daily Post today launches its annual Christmas appeal for the foodbank.
David Beck: Christmas Appeal a heartwarming experience
COMMENT: This community continues to blow me away.
You've smashed it Rotorua! Foodbank appeal to help record number of families
The money and food raised will help more than 300 families.
Appeal shows we are one generous community
Rotorua Weekender's Shauni James thanks the community for all of its appeal generosity.
Highlights aplenty during Christmas Appeal
Reporter David Beck runs his eye over the Christmas Appeal so far.
Hume Pine collects more than 200 items for Christmas Appeal
Hume Pine has done its part to support the Rotorua community.
Cans roll in at Zorb Rotorua locals' day
Zorb Rotorua held its annual local's day to collect non-perishable food for the foodbank.
Last calls: Christmas Appeal enters final week
The Rotorua community has given like never before.
For the children: Quota Rotorua donates toys to Christmas Appeal
For 43 years, Quota Rotorua has been giving a helping hand to the Rotorua community.
Rotorua Lakes Council throws weight behind Christmas Appeal
Rotorua Lakes Council has set up a collection point for the Christmas Appeal.
Swim Rotorua donates generously to appeal
Swim Rotorua has collected more than 70 non-perishable food donations for the appeal.
Gift of giving: Lake Okareka Preschool backs Christmas Appeal
Lake Okareka Preschool whānau are doing their part for the community.
David Beck: What I learned from helping at the foodbank
OPINION: What better way to understand what a foodbank does than to get involved?
Fisher Wang: Compassion flows through community this Christmas Appeal
"Rotorua has shown that we will not let despair break us apart."
Ngongotahā Volunteer Fire Service backs Christmas Appeal
The Ngongotahā Volunteer Fire Service has once again backed the Christmas Appeal.
'Unbelievable': Fill the Bus exceeds all expectations
Those involved with Fill the Bus were blown away by the generosity shown.