While we’ve all been staying safe and staying home over the last few days, in true Manawatū spirit, many locals have been asking, what more can I do to help in the coming weeks?

We know it’s the people that make our region so special and we’ve all seen first-hand that together we can make incredible things happen! So, we wanted to make it easy for you to support one another in a time where we all need it the most by pulling together a list of some local and national organisations that need your help right now.

Food Banks

To provide the fastest and best support possible to the community, the Salvation Army have combined their food bank services with Methodist Social Services, Crossroads Church and Just Zilch, and moved into a delivery-based model. The best way to support the Food Bank is by donating online to the appeal.

Find out more and donate here.

Volunteer Resource Centre

The Volunteer Resource Centre are working to support organisations with volunteers during this time. The team are looking for more volunteers to ensure their service is sustainable and maintainable during the Level 4 lockdown.

To find out more and to volunteer visit their website.

NZ Blood Service

NZ Blood are encouraging all donors who are fit and healthy to continue with their donations throughout the Level 4 lockdown. For information on how NZ Blood are making donating safe and keeping donation sites COVID-19 free, and to book your next appointment, check out their website.

Palmerston North Women’s Refuge

During these delicate and difficult times, the Women’s Refuge are still open supporting those in need of a safe space for a night. You can gift a safe night for $20 to someone you will never meet. This will ensure they have a bed, hot meals and a support network during their stay.

Visit their website to learn more about gifting a safe night.

Stay at Home

Remember, even if you aren’t in a position to support any of the above initiatives, you can still save lives – just choose to stay at home!

Need a hand?

If you or your family need support or assistance during this time, please reach out to your local emergency operation centre to apply for welfare assistance.

If you live in Palmerston North fill in this online form.

If you live in the Manawatu District fill in this online form.

While we’ve all been staying safe and staying home over the last few days, in true Manawatū spirit, many locals have been asking, what more can I do to help in the coming weeks?

We know it’s the people that make our region so special and we’ve all seen first-hand that together we can make incredible things happen! So, we wanted to make it easy for you to support one another in a time where we all need it the most by pulling together a list of some local and national organisations that need your help right now.

Food Banks

To provide the fastest and best support possible to the community, the Salvation Army have combined their food bank services with Methodist Social Services, Crossroads Church and Just Zilch, and moved into a delivery-based model. The best way to support the Food Bank is by donating online to the appeal.

Find out more and donate here.

Volunteer Resource Centre

The Volunteer Resource Centre are working to support organisations with volunteers during this time. The team are looking for more volunteers to ensure their service is sustainable and maintainable during the Level 4 lockdown.

To find out more and to volunteer visit their website.

NZ Blood Service

NZ Blood are encouraging all donors who are fit and healthy to continue with their donations throughout the Level 4 lockdown. For information on how NZ Blood are making donating safe and keeping donation sites COVID-19 free, and to book your next appointment, check out their website.

Palmerston North Women’s Refuge

During these delicate and difficult times, the Women’s Refuge are still open supporting those in need of a safe space for a night. You can gift a safe night for $20 to someone you will never meet. This will ensure they have a bed, hot meals and a support network during their stay.

Visit their website to learn more about gifting a safe night.

Stay at Home

Remember, even if you aren’t in a position to support any of the above initiatives, you can still save lives – just choose to stay at home!

Need a hand?

If you or your family need support or assistance during this time, please reach out to your local emergency operation centre to apply for welfare assistance.

If you live in Palmerston North fill in this online form.

If you live in the Manawatu District fill in this online form.