Year 10, Wellington College students, were set free for a day to partake in volunteer activities throughout the region.

Events, Food BankVinnies Wellington13 December 2018volunteering, donate, food bankComment

The challenge for the coming year will be to maintain a consistent service while putting into effect the changes that offer more choice for clients and more effective support throughout all areas of food parcels, pregnancy assistance, and social advocacy and advice.

Staff, Social Justice, welfare, Food BankOliver Bailey28 August 2018annual report, welfare, food bankComment

Why Food Banks?

One of the main ways that poverty manifests is through food insecurity. Many households in New Zealand do not have the means to provide food for themselves, or their families. As food is crucial for healthy development, and providing the energy to pursue an active and productive life, it is vital to address this issue as one of urgency. If an individual does not have the basic means necessary to pursue opportunities, it is unlikely that they will be able to escape poverty.

welfare, Social JusticeNina Opacic28 August 2018wellington, welfare, food bank, social issuesComment