A Waiheke local has taken a proactive approach to Waiheke Budgeting Services’ plea for donations, organising a fundraising raffle and a bake sale to raise funds for the organisation, which runs the only food bank on the island.
Gulf News published a story in February in which manager Toni Carey discussed the shortfall they were experiencing in covering their costs. Last year they spent $68,440 on food parcels and received $26,401 in donations.
• Tessa King
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