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A new day for food support at Visionwest
Today’s official opening of Manaaki Kai – our social supermarket – heralds a new day for Whai Manaaki Kai, our food support service.
At the opening, after a mihi whakatau and waiata, Lisa, our CEO, reminded us that Visionwest is on a journey to build hope together and, for some people, that hope is simply to put kai on the table for their whānau. Manaaki Kai, with help from our partners, Foodstuffs North Island, will enable them to do that with dignity and mana.
A highlight of the opening event was the interview with the amazing Nana Jean who, 31 years ago, began the foodbank out of a cupboard at the church and has seen it grow to all that Whai Manaaki Kai is today. “Mindboggling,” is the word she used to describe her first walk through the supermarket aisles.
Whānau must visit the Whānau Centre (97 Glendale Road, Glen Eden) to book a timeslot to use Manaaki Kai and the first shoppers will be welcomed next Monday.
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The shelves are loaded, the trolleys are lined up, the checkout is ready to go… this time next week, Manaaki Kai, our social supermarket, will be up and running.
To shop at Manaaki Kai, shoppers must book a time slot. Bookings will open next week – shoppers need to come into our Whānau Centre at 97 Glendale Road, Glen Eden and talk to one of our staff to make a booking.
At the moment, Manaaki Kai is not large enough to supply food to everyone who needs it but don’t worry – our Pātaka Kai will still be operating.
To find out more about how Manaaki Kai will work, visit our website, visionwest.org.nz/whai-manaaki-kai/manaaki-kai/, and click on the FAQ page.
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Thank you so much for today. Nga mihi kia koutou😍. The hard work, thought in every detail to the presentation was evident. The fruits of all your labour was displayed with excellence. Many blessings and so much love xxx
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Awesome initiative.. VisionWest
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READY TO RENT – Wednesday 28 June.
For 16 – 20 year olds who are preparing to rent for the first time.
To book your place, text or phone Kendra – 027 808 9630 – before Tuesday 27th June.
Ready to Rent is a fun way to learn everything you need to know about living in a rental property including:
• Tenant’s rights and responsibilities.
• Staying friendly with your landlord.
• Managing your money and overcoming debt.
• Maintaining a warm, dry, and healthy home.
• Housing products available through WINZ.
• Preparing for landlord / tenant interviews.
For further information, contact Kendra 027 808 9630.
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Love this!❤️
Sally is one of our wonderful Home Healthcare Support Workers based in Te Aroha. She was asked what she enjoyed most about working for Visionwest Home Healthcare. Her answer was similar to many other Support Workers – being able to see her clients happy and comfortable in their own homes.
Many of our clients who are older or living with a disability would have to leave their own homes if it wasn’t for daily visits from their Support Worker. These amazing people really make a difference.
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Wow so beautiful absolutely our elderly need kindness and support endlessly blessed to all
It’s Samoan Language Week!
It’s Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa (Samoan Language Week) and the Auckland Supportive Housing aiga (family) took time to celebrate over a potluck aoauli (lunch).
Along with heaps of meaai (kai), the team showcased Samoan culture by sharing some artefacts and speaking of the history, purpose, and significance of each item. The aulelei (beautiful) children and teachers from Eden cottage dropped in to perform a pese (song) and siva (dance).
Everyone discovered that the Samoan food coma is a real thing which leads naturally to much laughter and the need for an afternoon nap!!
The theme for this year’s Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa is Mitamita i lau gagana, maua'a lou fa'asinomaga' which means 'Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity'. It’s a theme that resonates with every culture because it’s through sharing our uniqueness with one another that we keep those cultures alive and strong.
You can join in the celebration by practicing your Samoan language skills online - www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes/pacific-language-weeks/samoa-language-week/
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Thank you Greg & Marianne 💚
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