During December and January, Te Papa will be accepting donations of food for Wellington’s Soup Kitchen, run by the Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre.
Staff at the kitchen say: ‘We offer a friendly welcome and assistance to people living on the margins. We welcome any person who wishes to come to the Soup Kitchen for a meal, or to talk with our staff. We serve a healthy breakfast and dinner six days per week, and provide our guests with opportunities to join in social forums, entertainment, and other activities. As well as food, we offer one-to-one advocacy, and help people to engage with specialist housing, budgeting, and health services. Our programmes and projects recognise skills, and offer opportunities for involvement with the wider community.’
Most useful food items to donate
Dry goods
Lentils
Sugar and flour
Tea
Coffee
Pearl barley
Split peas
Canned goods
Tomatoes
Vegetables
Fruit
Soup
Coconut milk
Fish
Learn more about the Soup Kitchen
Visit the Soup Kitchen on Facebook