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967,369

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152,767

acts of generosity

"The products are a lifeline"

"It helps keep us going"

74,819

people impacted

152,767

acts of generosity

"It helps keep us going"

"The products are a lifeline"

74,819

people impacted

Read their stories

Here’s how generous people just like you have made a difference to local people in need.

Elizabeth Cafe and S&L meeting the need

Elizabeth Café and Larder offered the practical help in the form of meals, but they were ably assisted by corporate partner S&L...

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Free classes for breast cancer patients

Breast cancer is one of the three most common cancers in New Zealand. To help both women and men face breast cancer...

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The Renew Room x Migraine Foundation

Have you ever had a headache? If you answered yes, please spare a thought for those who suffer migraines. Migraines are intense...

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The Greenhouse feeds locals in need

🍝Pasta … 🥗salads … 🍔burgers …. These are just some of the tasty treats served up by The Greenhouse Kitchen and Bar in Rotorua.

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More people are enjoying Rain Bar meals

Eating out at a restaurant is a real treat—and now, more people can enjoy restaurant-quality meals in their own home thanks to Rain Bar...

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Will there be food for dinner?

For some, the thought of wondering what to cook for dinner can be a chore; for others, not knowing if there will be food to cook...

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Girls treated like 'rockstars'

Well at least they felt like rockstars after being treated to a manicure by the lovely ladies at Majestic Nails and Beauty then...

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WOW, 1,280 meals paid-forward

Each individual impacted by others generosity is a story worth telling. That's why we said WOW when the Daily Cafe delivered 1,280 lunches.

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Chow feeds Sweet Louise families

"It's so helpful for them to know they don't have to spend precious energy thinking about or making dinner. We're absolutely blown away..."

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20 meat packs for hungry older locals

Meat packs are a delicious, nutritious and practical way to support older local people. Thanks to Age Concern Tauranga and Bethlehem Butcher

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Rain Bar meals for kids in foster care

Through Homes of Hope, Rain Bar and their generous customers were able to pay-it-forward 20 meals to kids who have been taken out of home...

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Therapy for women with breast cancer

Cherrybarn Bowen gives free sessions to people suffering from incurable breast cancer through their charity partner, Sweet Louise.

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$

967,369

152,767

152,767

"The products are a lifeline"

152,767

Heading

"It helps keep us going"

74,819

152,767

"It helps keep us going"

152,767

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

74,819

Read their stories

Elizabeth Cafe and S&L meeting the need

Free classes for breast cancer patients

The Renew Room x Migraine Foundation

The Greenhouse feeds locals in need

More people are enjoying Rain Bar meals

Will there be food for dinner?

Girls treated like 'rockstars'

WOW, 1,280 meals paid-forward

Chow feeds Sweet Louise families

20 meat packs for hungry older locals

Rain Bar meals for kids in foster care

Therapy for women with breast cancer

$

967,369

152,767

152,767

"The products are a lifeline"

152,767

Heading

"It helps keep us going"

74,819

152,767

"It helps keep us going"

152,767

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

74,819

Read their stories

Elizabeth Cafe and S&L meeting the need

Free classes for breast cancer patients

The Renew Room x Migraine Foundation

The Greenhouse feeds locals in need

More people are enjoying Rain Bar meals

Will there be food for dinner?

Girls treated like 'rockstars'

WOW, 1,280 meals paid-forward

Chow feeds Sweet Louise families

20 meat packs for hungry older locals

Rain Bar meals for kids in foster care

Therapy for women with breast cancer

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