Whanau Family Support Services Trust

💚Ngā mihi nui, Taita College!💚

A huge thank you to the tauira and staff of Taitā College for their generous donation of canned goods and funds raised through their Pink Shirt Day activities.

Your kindness and commitment to supporting your local community will make a real difference to the whānau accessing our 𝗞𝗮𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 initiative. At a time when many households are facing increasing pressures, acts of generosity such as yours help ensure that whānau have access to essential kai and pantry items when they need them most.

We are continually inspired by rangatahi who choose to turn compassion into action and demonstrate what community care looks like in practice.

Ngā mihi also to Caro and the team who helped facilitate this connection and ensure your contribution reached the whānau who need it.

From all of us at Whānau Family Support Services Trust, St Matthew’s Taitā and Kai to the Community, thank you for your support, generosity, and community spirit.

Kia ora whānau!

Change of venue for kai to the community today — we’ll be at **St Matthew’s Taitā, 53 Reynolds Street**, as there are awards taking place at the Walter Nash Centre today.

Please feel free to come along. We’ll also have soups provided by **Saint Vincent de Paul**. 🍲

Also we have all our usual 😁

Everyone is welcome!

Over the past few months, Te Kāhui Tuhono has continued to grow through our weekly gatherings, shared experiences, and support for one another. Our rōpū has remained active, connected, and committed to whakawhanaungatanga.

We have enjoyed a couple of outings together, including commemorating ANZAC Day and attending the movie about Sargent Haane Manahi of the 28th Maori Battalion. Creating time to connect and enjoy each other’s company. We have also welcomed organisations into our space to share information about the services and support available for our members and hapori.

Through laughter, life, loss, listening, learning, and leaning on one another, our rōpū continues to grow stronger together.

Kia ora whānau 💛

Just a quick update to let you know we’re still on for Kai to the Community today at the St. St Matthew’s Taitā

We know the weather across the Wellington Region is pretty rough at the moment – cold, wet, and windy 🌧️💨 – so please take care if you’re heading out. If you do come down, make sure to wrap up warm.

We’ll have fruit, veges, and a few extra bits available for those who need it. As always, please remember it’s 1 bag per household so we can make sure everyone gets a share.

We’re here from 2pm until the kai is gone – would be lovely to see you all.

Ngā mihi 💛

Kia ora e te whānau

Due to current weather warnings and the State of Emergency, our office will be closed on Tuesday. Our kaimahi will be working remotely and still available to support where needed.

Please take care and follow safety advice - keep travel to essential trips only, secure your homes, and check in on our kaumātua and vulnerable whānau.

For updates, stay connected with your local council and WREMO page.

Ngā mihi, stay safe everyone 🤍

Kia ora whānau! 💛

Just a reminder that Kai to the Community is on today 🥦🥖 The team’s been busy getting everything ready, so come down and grab what you need.

We’ve got a mix of goodies available — fish heads and frames, fruit, veges, pantry items and a few extras to share. 🐟🌿

📍 Walter Nash Centre
🕑 2PM – until the kai is gone

Please remember:
✅ 1 bag per household so everyone gets a fair share
🛍️ Bring your own bags
🥫 We’re collecting empty drink cans
🛒 Got spare kai at home? Bring it along to support other whānau

Ngā mihi nui — see you soon! 💛