New Zealand is facing a cost-of-living crisis with the number of New Zealanders needing to access food banks dramatically increasing. 14% of New Zealand’s population is considered to be in need of assistance to provide food for their families each week. We are aiming to collect 1 million cans or non-perishable food items during a week in June (9th to 15th). This will be the largest ever food collection campaign in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Rotary Cans for a Cause Community Project
Background:
New Zealand is facing a cost-of-living crisis with the number of New Zealanders needing to access food banks dramatically increasing. 14% of New Zealand’s population is considered to be in need of assistance to provide food for their families each week.
Rotary has a long history of supporting community initiatives within New Zealand, our service dates back over 100 years and we are recognised as people of action.
For the first time ever, Rotary Clubs across Aotearoa New Zealand are joining together to help fight food poverty in our local communities.
We are aiming to collect 1 million cans or non-perishable food items during September. This will be the largest ever food collection campaign in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The food collected will be distributed to local food banks or equivalent to help feed hungry families.
Our Objectives:
- To collect 1 million cans or non-perishable food items
- To partner with local food banks, maraes and charities to distribute the food items
- To partner with local schools, retirement villages, community groups and businesses to act as collections sites
- Raise awareness of the pressing need to continuously support food banks across New Zealand