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Thank you for being amazing, we really appreciate it. It has made our Christmas something to look forward to. We are going to actually enjoy Christmas and not dread it like normal. These are just two of the many social media comments from...
In just two months (September and October 2021), Visionwest’s Pātaka Kai processed, packed, and delivered 8,684 food parcels, feeding 11,517 adults and 10,593 children – a total of 22,110 people. Last year: This is an amazing output when compared...
Shannon* had been receiving food parcels from Visionwest’s Pātaka Kai to help her through a really tough time. Shannon is a single mum who, whilst looking for work, found herself struggling to make ends meet. Rising living costs and increasing rent...
Pātaka Kai staff knew the demand for food would be huge, and it was – a substantial 45% greater than normal. Something had to give and, with seriously depleted food stocks, Visionwest has had to initiate an emergency food appeal. Each time a COVID...
“The new normal” is a phrase that has been used a lot this year. For most of us, this new normal has brought a range of challenges but has also created a space to reassess and reflect on things that are important: family, friends, and a better...
VisionWest CEO, Lisa Woolley, was recently interviewed as part of a series on Shine TV in which six Christian Leaders from around New Zealand gave in-depth interviews talking about issues facing New Zealand today. When asked about social challenges...
Matariki is a time for coming together, to eat and laugh together. To support the thousands of people who experience food insecurity in Aotearoa, we [The Vodafone Foundation] have partnered with VisionWest Community Trust in Auckland and the City...
Dinah Pili – Our nominee for National Volunteer Week. For over seven years, Dinah Pili has volunteered every weekday at VisionWest Community Trust’s Pātaka Kai (food service). Over the Covid-19 period, this passion and commitment to the cause of...
Food insecurity is a challenge for many. The COVID-19 experience has changed the face of all support services provided by VisionWest, none more so than the Pātaka Kai (food service). COVID and Pātaka Kai The most radical change came with the move...
As a Community Trust, we would like to thank The Trusts for their gift of $100,000 which was given to VisionWest’s Pātaka Kai during the period of lockdown. The funds will help us continue to support whānau with food over the coming twelve months....