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'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling families
The opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.
'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases
The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.
KEVIN! Christmas Movie in the Park returns on Saturday with a 90s classic
The event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.
'Positive to see': Foodbank donations tracking similar to last year
Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club is the latest group to throw support behind the foodbank
'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years
'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'
A day at the foodbank: 'A lot of fun, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of kindness'
What our reporter learned from spending a day volunteering with a vital community service.
Christmas Appeal: Business donates $3000 to foodbank
Craigs Investment Partners is giving back to local charities this Christmas.
'Just fantastic': Generous community gets Christmas Appeal off to roaring start
A week on from the appeal launch, the foodbank has had thousands of donations.
'Sharing joy': Tauranga Crossing's Christmas gift for struggling families
Tauranga Crossing is giving back to those in need.
Tauranga foodbank shares donation wishlist for busy festive season
Tauranga Community Foodbank is preparing to feed families and children for Christmas.
'Worrying': Hundreds more superannuants using foodbank, long-term need rises
Bay of Plenty Times Foodbank Christmas Appeal launches as longer-term need rises.
'Tremendous': Final tally of foodbank donations in 2023 Christmas appeal lands
'We are so very grateful for the amazing support', says foodbank manager.
'Sincere thanks': Huge amount raised during Christmas appeal
It's been a pleasant surprise for the foodbank as people battle a cost-of-living crisis.
'A culture of giving': Tech business makes big donation to foodbank
Business owner says donations positively impact staff and create “culture of giving".
Christmas Appeal: Community garden helps stock foodbank
About 24 banana boxes a week of fresh produce are donated to the foodbank.
'Final push' for foodbank appeal as more people seek help
The Christmas Appeal is at the end of its fifth week.
Business donates nearly $14K to Bay of Plenty foodbanks
Foodbanks are “at the coalface of the cost-of-living crisis".
Plunket foodbank referrals up 13pc increase, now it's giving back
'This is what community is all about.'
Christmas Appeal: Foodbank worker's passion for making a difference
“We try to give our clients as much choice as we can.”
They see me rolling: The scooter club giving back to the community
The Greenwood Retirement Village group challenges other villages to collect as well.
Young boy donates all his coins in food drive
Nearly 4000 items were donated in the Lakes area alone.
Christmas Appeal donations crack $100K with two weeks to go
Meanwhile, the demand for goods has spiked 34 per cent from two years ago.
Christmas Movie in the Park 'blew all expectations out of the water'
The Hits Christmas in the Park screened The Grinch to around 1000 people.
'Flying week': Donations pour in for foodbank appeal
The Hits Christmas in the Park movie screening night set to further boost donations.
'No let up': Meet the agencies working alongside the foodbank for you
Over 100 referral agencies help make sure thousands in the community get much-needed food.
Why being poor costs more - foodbanks need our support
OPINION: The cost-of-living crisis has turned a hard situation into an impossible one.
Sweets and hand-knitted toys amoung generous donations
The foodbank urges people to continue providing much-needed support.