Kiwi Community Assistance
Kiwi Community Assistance rescues and redistributes food, clothing & essentials to support people in need across Greater Wellington.
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Fourteen years ago, a couple in Tawa watched a documentary on poverty in New Zealand—and couldn’t look away. That moment sparked the beginning of Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA). Since then, with the support of our incredible community, we’ve grown into a small but mighty team: 3 dedicated staff and 49 passionate volunteers.
In the past 12 months alone, we’ve distributed 345 tonnes of food and more than 3,900 banana boxes filled with clothing, shoes, and children’s books—essential items that have helped over 112,000 people across the Greater Wellington region.
But we can’t do it alone.
As the need grows, so does the cost of keeping our services going. Your support—whether big or small—helps us get vital resources to the people who need them most.
Please consider making a donation today. Every dollar makes a difference. Together, we can continue to bring hope and practical help to our neighbours in need.
Thank you for believing in what we do.
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Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA) based in Grenada North does the hard work behind the scenes - rescuing fresh food, clothes and goods and providing them to front-line charities so that they have the resources they need to help those most in need.
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24th June 2025 Update 24 June 2025
Like many in our community, we’re feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis. The need for support is growing fast, and while we’re doing everything we can to stretch every dollar, our own costs—like insurance and rent—are rising too.
At Kiwi Community Assistance, we operate as efficiently as possible, with just $1 allowing us to distribute 1kg of essentials to those in need. Even better, every $1 donated creates $4.50 in social value—real impact for real people.
But we can’t do it without you.
Your support helps us continue rescuing and redistributing food, clothing, and everyday essentials to thousands across Greater Wellington. If you’re in a position to give, please consider donating today. Every dollar truly makes a difference.
Thank you for helping us help others.
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