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‘No fault of their own’: More families relying on foodbank for weeks at a time
The Tauranga Community Foodbank supported more than 22,000 people over the past year.
Latest from BOPT Christmas Appeal
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘This tree means everything’: Community initiative brings Christmas to 30 families in need
Decorated Christmas trees and grocery vouchers were donated to foodbank families.
‘Super-stoked’: Tauranga Community Foodbank thrilled as appeal hits $36k
Donations from the six-week drive can make up 30-60% of the foodbank's annual donations.
‘Absolute legends’: Company donations give foodbank $8000 Christmas boost
The money will help feed 41 Tauranga families this Christmas.
Weights and plates: Tauranga gyms pump up Christmas foodbank appeal
'Boss Lady' Louise Watson has already collected more than 150 items since early November.
'Spring in our step': Foodbank appeal donations top $20k in first week
Donations hit $22,024.63 in the first week, nearly doubling last year's start.
Cuppas, treats and tinned fish: Foodbank shares donation Christmas wishlist
How you can help fill the gaps on the shelves and spread a little festive cheer.
How a shopping centre is helping fill plates — and hearts — this Christmas
30 families will receive a decorated Christmas tree and a $500 Pak’nSave voucher.
'On a narrow ledge': Demand for full-week foodbank support surges 145%
How you can help struggling Tauranga and Western Bay families heading into Christmas.
Record-breaking donations for foodbank as high demand continues into New Year
The Christmas Appeal has ended, raising a record-breaking amount for the foodbank.
'Most enormous thank you': Appeal raises record-breaking tally for foodbank
Two big business donations capped off the six-week fundraising drive.
'A lovely supply': Community garden grows goodness for struggling families
The opening of the Omanu Community Garden is giving back with fresh food where possible.
'Generous donations' near $200k as need for foodbank increases
The Tauranga Community Foodbank has received “substantial support” after week five.
Annual food drive aims to make Christmas 'lighter and brighter' for families
For 12 years Cooney Lees Morgan has been running a food collection for the foodbank.
'Changing the conversation': Real estate company raises nearly $20k for foodbank
A Tauranga real estate company is helping feed families this Christmas.
Volunteers unite at Tauranga foodbank amid soaring demand for help
Drawn to helping people, Jessica Stewart works fulltime at Tauranga Community Foodbank.
Foodbank grateful for community's 'hard yakka'
'Your support makes a direct and positive impact on the lives of others,' says the boss.
'We certainly feel the love': Donations pour in from Christmas Movie in the Park
A rain delay didn't stop hundreds of people joining the fun and donating to the foodbank.
'We give back where we can': Appeal's big boost from sports groups
Halfway through the appeal, donations are tracking well with large donations rolling in.
KEVIN! Christmas Movie in the Park returns on Saturday with a 90s classic
The event, in its third year, is supporting Tauranga Community Foodbank.
'Positive to see': Foodbank donations tracking similar to last year
Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club is the latest group to throw support behind the foodbank
'Tragic that it’s still needed': How demand for this service has changed in 33 years
'It used to be very much income-based ... that's changed.'
A day at the foodbank: 'A lot of fun, a lot of problem-solving, and a lot of kindness'
What our reporter learned from spending a day volunteering with a vital community service.
Christmas Appeal: Business donates $3000 to foodbank
Craigs Investment Partners is giving back to local charities this Christmas.