Christmas is coming, but not for everyone

christmasbox.co.nz – help spread a little cheer to those in need in our communities

Unfortunately not everyone gets to enjoy Christmas in New Zealand so for the fifteenth year running the Christmas Box project is asking Kiwis to give a little to help families who struggle at Christmas time.

The Christmas Box is a food hamper that will cater to a family of 4-6 people, with the idea to cover a day’s worth of meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner with some treats. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors who help make this project possible.

Lili Lemalu, Life Centre Trust Manager says: “While this doesn’t solve the significant on-going hardship that is a reality for many New Zealand families, it does mean the cupboards aren’t bare for Christmas. We are urging Kiwis to get in behind this fabulous initiative that brings joy to thousands of families this Christmas.

“Christmas Box exists because we believe no one should be deprived the joy of sharing Christmas with their loved ones, and this conviction has seen the project distribute over 60,000 Christmas Boxes (food hampers) to families in need over the last 14 years. Come and be part of the project called Christmas Box and help us reach our goal to pack and distribute 20,000 Christmas Boxes by 2020,” says Lili Lemalu.

Each box costs approx $30 and this year the project is aiming to deliver 14,000 boxes. The boxes are packed by volunteers and distributed by a wide range of community organisations including Counties Manukau Police, Churches, Anglican Trust Women Children & other Community Agencies (see below for full list of distributors from 2014).

“The best thing people can do is go online and donate to the project at www.christmasbox.co.nz . Every dollar donated this year will go towards reaching the goal of 14,000 boxes and money over and above that will go to putting more items and raising the quality of items in each box,” says Lili Lemalu, Life Centre Trust Manager.

“Of course we are hugely grateful to the many sponsors, thousands of volunteers and over 100 community organisations who help with this project,” she says.

A short video of last year’s packing day and recipients can be found here: https://vimeo.com/133297010 .

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