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This programme addresses food insecurity through care packs for pensioners, school food programmes, food hubs, and subsidised meal subscriptions. It also includes a social enterprise kitchen that rescues food to create affordable meals, fostering sustainability and community engagement.
We provide financial mentoring to help individuals and families build resilience and independence. Participants gain budgeting, debt reduction, and financial planning skills to achieve long-term stability and break cycles of poverty.
This service connects vulnerable individuals and whānau to essential resources, offering holistic support through advocacy and referrals. We empower families to access social services and achieve long-term goals.
Designed for those in emergency housing, this programme provides personalised guidance to access MSD services, housing support, employment opportunities, and health resources, empowering individuals to improve their circumstances.
Our foodbank provides nutritious food parcels to individuals and families in need. We collaborate with donors and local organisations to ensure consistent support while addressing underlying causes of food insecurity.
This initiative equips families in emergency housing with the skills needed for successful tenancies. Participants receive training on tenancy rights, budgeting, and practical support to secure stable housing.
Focused on Pasifika families, this programme promotes safety, resilience, and violence prevention through advocacy, community engagement, and culturally tailored workshops that foster well-being.
Embrace your faith through action and service with our diverse volunteering programmes, supporting communities in need. At our Vinnies Village, find a welcoming space to connect with fellow volunteers, collaborate on meaningful projects, and participate in training that amplifies your impact. Together, we build community, strengthen bonds, and answer the call to serve with compassion.
A youth-focused initiative for Year 9–13 students that encourages community service and social justice activities. It empowers young people to develop compassion, leadership skills, and a commitment to helping others.
This programme engages young adults as mentors in secondary volunteering roles and at camps while participating in leadership and skill development training throughout the year. Mentors guide youth while building their own capabilities as leaders.
The Vinnies Kitchen is a social enterprise that rescues surplus food to create affordable, nutritious meals for low-income families while reducing waste. It also provides upskilling opportunities for volunteers and employment pathways through its dual focus on community impact and commercial meal production.
This subscription-based service supports vulnerable families by offering subsidised nutritious meals alongside financial mentoring. Families work toward debt recovery while accessing affordable food options that improve overall well-being.
This programme helps young individuals develop skills and access employment, including placements in the Vinnies Kitchen and our food warehouse, working under the supervision of the DINE Academy partnership schools. Through training, mentoring, and these practical opportunities, we empower youth to achieve sustainable employment and build successful careers.