Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau Trust

Through Hope we can all Make a Difference.

Auckland

FEED A FAMILY

In the last financial year Vinnies Tamaki Makaurau assisted families and individuals with food to provide over 1.6 million meals!

We need your help to support more families who struggle to afford the basic essentials. More and more families are steuggling to put food in the table.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT

Supporting Families Facing Food Insecurity with Vinnies Tamaki Makaurau

Thank you for your ongoing support.

This year has been incredibly tough for many New Zealanders, with the rising cost of living and increasing job losses placing significant strain on families. At Vinnies, we see daily requests for help—ranging from those in need of baby products, to families seeking food or advocacy to reduce winter electricity bills. These stories are real, often heart-wrenching, and a reflection of the challenging times we live in.

As a faith-based charity dedicated to the care of people, we believe in the power of our communities to bring about real change. Together, we can help turn the tide and create a miracle for these families. The socio-economic landscape has made it especially hard for those already struggling with housing, low income, and the ever-increasing cost of living. While many are working tirelessly to find solutions—whether through affordable housing, food initiatives, or employment programmes—the need remains urgent.

Despite these challenges, we are not without hope. Our belief in the strength of community, compassion, and faith inspires us to keep pushing forward. Thank you for choosing to stand with us and believe in the power of your generosity to transform lives.

I would also like to express my deepest gratitude to our wonderful supporters for your past, present, and future donations. In 2024 alone, Vinnies supported over 23,500 households through our food hub, services, and programmes.

With your help, we can continue to be there for those who need it most.

Delphina Soti, General Manager Vinnies Tamaki Makaurau

More about us

VINNIES supports New Zealanders experiencing poverty and hardship. In the past 12 months VINNIES has responded to over 22,000 requests for social support, emergency food support from people throughout Auckland.

Vinnies support families through helping with kai, household support, advocacy and also social service support- through community and youth development programs, emergency food support and financial capability services.

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Thank you for the Hope you Gift Families 15 October 2026

Parents are going without so their children can eat

At Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau, we see how hard parents work to protect their children from the pressures they are facing. For some, that means skipping meals themselves so there is enough food for their children.

Asking for help can be difficult. We hear from fathers and mothers who are doing everything they can to provide for their families, but rising living costs are leaving them with fewer options. It takes courage to reach out, and we want people to know they will be welcomed with care and without judgement.

At the same time, our food hubs are feeling the pressure too. The number of people needing support is quietly growing, our costs are increasing, and donations of food and bulk supplies have dropped significantly. What we have available is barely keeping pace with the need.

This is why your support through Givealittle matters so much. Every donation through this page helps fund Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau and the work that makes our support possible, from the food we distribute to the people and day-to-day operations behind it.

To everyone who has given, shared our page or encouraged our work: thank you. We are deeply grateful for the generosity that helps us keep showing up for our community, especially when we know many of you are feeling these pressures too.

If you are able to give or share this page, you will help us continue supporting families through a difficult time. Thank you for the Hope that you gift us !

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