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How you can help

Much more than just food

Feeding a family is about so much more than just food. A meal can open doors to connection, support, and hope. A box of food can bring people together. It can spark happiness, and nourish families.

A meal can be the first step toward a GP appointment at our Calder Health Clinic, an introduction to our recovery detox services, or the start of a journey into housing.

Your generosity has the potential of creating long lasting change this Christmas. Christmas with the Mission offers so much more than a meal - it's often the first step into a brighter new year.

For the next week a VERY generous supporter has committed to triple your donation (up to $150k). Your $20 could turn into $60! Now until the 30th November.

Donate now

If you would prefer to donate via bank transfer, our details are:

Auckland City Mission

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Organise a food or present drive, and become an Auckland Angel this Christmas

Rally your workplace, customers, book club, Facebook community group or gym to collect food and gifts for those who may otherwise go without this Christmas by taking part in Auckland’s Angels.

Last year, thanks to the incredible support of people like you, we distributed 30,000 gifts to tamariki and 7,000 Christmas food parcels to Aucklanders who would otherwise have gone without. As the cost-of-living crisis continues to have widespread impact, we know this will be another challenging Christmas for many families.

Making a difference is simple. Your efforts can light up the holidays for those who need it most.

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Corporate/Commercial Support

Whether through financial contributions, sponsorship, volunteering, or gift in kind, the support of your business can make a significant difference in our community.

If you're motivated like us to create a Tāmaki Makarau where everyone can thrive, contact us today to explore how we can work together to create lasting change.

Volunteer

Our Christmas volunteering spots are filled, but we’re always looking for more people to join us in making a difference in peoples’ lives so, to see what volunteering opportunities are available in the new year click below.

We have a range of opportunities from working in our community dining kitchen Haeata, packing food parcels, helping out in our op-shops, and sorting second hand donations.

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Everyday with your support we're able to make a difference. Check out the impact we've made over the past year:

47,314

Food parcels provided to families and individuals

78,313

Freshly cooked meals at Haeata, or community dining room

19,081

Health consultations at the Calder clinic

481

People supported in their recover journey through our social detox stay

206

People placed into permanent housing

Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai

At the Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai we believe in a Tāmaki Makaurau where everyone has the opportunity to thrive—a city where homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring, and where affordable, healthy homes are a reality for all. A place where everyone has access to nourishing kai and healthcare, including those affected by trauma, mental health challenges, and substance use.

While advocating for long-term systemic change, we provide immediate and essential support. Operating across 11 sites, with HomeGround at our heart, we offer a wide range of specialist wraparound services that evolve to meet the growing needs of our community. Our advocacy aims to drive the change necessary for a more equitable future.

Our work is powered by a dedicated team of skilled social and health workers, professional management, and the generosity of volunteers and donors. Each person plays a crucial role in ensuring we provide the highest level of care and support.

As we look toward our future, we are deeply committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are proud to carry our Māori name, Te Tāpui Atawhai, and with that, we embrace the responsibility to be a place where two peoples come together. By fostering unity and acknowledging our role in the journey of restoration, we strive to contribute to a future where Aotearoa is a country of two founding peoples, moving forward together.

Join us in creating a city where everyone has the chance to thrive.

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