Press Release – Wellington City Mission In a year that saw demand for food parcels skyrocket, and an increase in new people and families coming in for support, The Wellington City Mission is rounding off the year by preparing to deliver over 100 hampers across the Wellington region on Christmas …
In a year that saw demand for food parcels skyrocket, and an increase in new people and families coming in for support, The Wellington City Mission is rounding off the year by preparing to deliver over 100 hampers across the Wellington region on Christmas eve, with the support of ASB.
In a bid to mobilise Wellingtonians to support their fellow community in need, The Mission launched its annual and refreshed Christmas campaign in October called ‘Light Up Wellington – A Christmas like no other’.
Tuesday, 22 December 2020, 1:18 pm
In a year that saw demand for food parcels skyrocket, and
an increase in new people and families coming in for
support, The Wellington City Mission is rounding off the
year by preparing to deliver over 100 hampers across the
Wellington region on Christmas eve, with the support of
ASB.
In a bid to mobilise Wellingtonians to support
their fellow community in need, The Mission launched its
annual and refreshed Christmas campaign in October called
‘Light Up Wellington – A Christmas like no
other’.
COVID-19 had both a significant and abrupt
impact on service delivery. The first lockdown saw food
City Missions Auckland City Mission is doing Christmas a bit differently this year. Instead of one big Christmas lunch, several smaller events are being held across the city. To apply for a ticket, call 0800 223 663 or email foodservice@aucklandcitymission.org.nz.
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Auckland City Mission s big Christmas lunch is off, but smaller events will take its place. The charity is running a phone system and drive-through collection for Christmas food parcels and presents to avoid people waiting in queues. Call 0800 223 663 if you would like to receive a parcel. At the end of each phone assessment, the caller will be given a time to pick up the food and gifts for whānau.