Together for Our Kids: Stationery Drive 2026
A grassroots drive helping Hutt Valley families equip kids with the essentials they need to begin school confident and ready to thrive.
Wellington, Lower Hutt City
SUPPORTING LOCAL STUDENTS IN 2026!
In 2025, the Te Awakairangi School Stationery Drive delivered 220 full packs across the Hutt Valley - a 120% increase on the year before. That was made possible thanks to the generosity of local families, businesses, and community groups who donated nearly $5,000 through Givealittle and contributed over 2,500 stationery items.
But demand is rising faster than donations. Families are stretched thin: supermarket staples like milk (+15%), mince (+25%), and eggs (+36%) have all climbed this year. Back‑to‑school costs often push budgets beyond breaking point, with packs at schools averaging $50 per child. (Before uniforms, devices and any activity based fees...)
Our mission is simple: to ensure no child in the Hutt Valley starts school without the essentials they need to thrive. We tailor each pack to the stationery lists provided by schools, so students receive exactly what they need to begin the year equipped, confident, and equal alongside their peers.
Together for Our Kids: Stationery Drive 2026
Nicky Smith's involvement (page creator)
We work alongside community partners and schools to distribute tailored stationery packs directly to families who need them most, ensuring every child starts the school year equipped and confident. All donations are redistributed to community.
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Stationery supplies - writing books, glue sticks, felt pens, back packs, pens, pencils, rulers etc.
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