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

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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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“Help Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau keep food on the table. 22 March 2026

Over the months of January, February, and March, our team at Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau has been working hard to keep up with the growing demand for support. More and more, we are seeing working families coming through our doors who simply can’t stretch their income far enough to cover food, petrol, and basic bills.

With rising living costs and looming petrol price increases, some families are now struggling even to afford the trip to collect food support. Your help is urgently needed so we can “top up” these whānau with school lunches for the kids, food on the table, and the power kept on at home.

It is not easy for anyone to be in this position, but your generosity can ease that burden in a very real way. We pray and hope you will stand with us in this work by supporting our Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau appeal today. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

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