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'A survival game’: Solo mum shares cost of living struggles
The woman is "really grateful" for foodbank support while under financial hardship.
Latest from BOPT Christmas Appeal
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'Everyone needs a treat at Christmas': Tauranga Boys' College donates hampers to foodbank
'It’s just important that we be kind and generous.'
Lights, Christmas, action: New outdoor movie night coming to Mount Maunganui
Christmas Movie in the Park promises festive fun in exchange for foodbank donations.
‘Quite overwhelmed’: Almost $80k raised halfway through Christmas appeal
More than $79,000 has been donated to the foodbank halfway into the Christmas appeal.
'A big smile on my face': Early learning centre takes part in Christmas Appeal
Gluten-free cereal, pasta and chocolate were just some of the items young ones donated.
Cereal, spaghetti and Christmas treats: Foodbank shares donation wishlist
The Bay of Plenty Times Christmas appeal is now in its second week.
Friday crew: Local commits 13 years to volunteering - and he's only 30
Tom Hardie enjoys helping those who need food.
Like a boss: Personal trainer's mission to donate 5000 items to foodbank
So far she has collected more than 1000 items for Tauranga's foodbank.
'Instantaneous': $15k donated to foodbank in first week of appeal
'We have got a really generous community who want to look after others'.
Emma Houpt: What I learned volunteering at Tauranga's foodbank
Strong work ethic, initiative and compassion are just some of the skills volunteers need.
'Immediate need': Food help services brace for 'jump' in demand over school holidays
Tauranga's foodbank saw a 45 per cent increase in demand over the July school holidays.
'A feel-good opportunity': Foodbank needs more Christmas volunteers
Right now, the foodbank has 60 volunteers who work one shift a week.
'Vital source of support': Community leaders put out call for foodbank donations
Tauranga's foodbank is helping about 4000 more people than it was in 2021.
'Stressed and unsure': Foodbank demand spikes nearly 30% as appeal begins
The soaring cost of living is having a big impact on people in need of help.
Comment: Cost of living bites but collectively we can make a difference
OPINION: It's up to each and every one of us to help make that difference.
Thank you Tauranga! Community raises over $160,000 for foodbank despite Covid
The Bay of Plenty Times annual six-week Christmas Appeal for the Foodbank has ended.
Bookworm's delight: A 'beautiful' donation for the foodbank
The Tauranga Community Foodbank received over 100 brand-new books
Why this engineering company gave a big donation to the foodbank
Tiaki Engineering Consultants' $3000 donation helps the foodbank through the holidays.
Wheely cool bunch of retirees gear up for doing good
Greenwood Park Village mobility scooter residents donated to the foodbank.
Jordy Gastmeier is 'excited to come to work every day' - and so is her dog Xina
The foodbank's warehouse manager and her canine companion make the foodbank brighter.
Foodbank appeal cracks $100,000 in donations
There is one week left for the Bay of Plenty Times' Christmas Appeal for food bank.
Dawn Picken: 'I see each meal as a memory'
OPINION: Who we are eating with matters more than what we're eating this holiday season.
Spirit of giving: Port donates $10,000 to Foodbank Christmas Appeal
This is the 12th year the Port of Tauranga has donated to the foodbank.
For a foodbank manager, no two days are the same
The foodbank's manager Nicky Goodwin on her eight years at the helm.
'Inspiring' drive gets thousands of donations for those in need
The emergency services drive is an annual help for the Tauranga Community Foodbank.
'We always need more donations': A Covid Christmas sees foodbank demand skyrocket
What the foodbank needs to help those in need have a merry Christmas.
New kiwifruit initiative gives back to community
At the same time, it aims to address the labour shortage in the kiwifruit industry.
16 years running: Business block in CBD raises $7200
Cooney Lees Morgan has once again rallied 15 businesses to give back
How to have Christmas without breaking the bank
PS - you can still have your bubbles on Christmas day, too.
'We're always running out of fresh produce': Foodbank's call for more fruit and vegetables
Tauranga Community Foodbank always appreciates fresh produce donations.