Three ways to bring some joy

As the year starts to wrap up, the holiday season can bring both excitement and pressure for many families. If you’re looking for a simple way to bring a little joy to our community, we’ve got three ways you can help.

These options are easy, thoughtful and will make a real difference for WELLfed Learners.

Support us by donating an item or two (or more!) off the list, or consider helping out with a grocery voucher.

Kindness List

Drop off Locations:

WELLfed, 54 Hampshire St, Cannons Creek. Weekdays, 9 am to 2 pm

Parka Insurance, 69b Discovery Dr, Whitby. Weekdays, 9 am to 3 pm

Paremata Auto Services, 4 Ulric St, Plimmerton. Weekdays, 7am to 4:30 pm

Harcourts Paremata, 7 Dolly Varden Cres, Paremata. Weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm

Karen's house, 22c Moana Rd, Plimmerton

Daylight hours

Visit the Giving Machine at Queensgate Shopping Centre (ground floor, outside H&M) between 19 November and 27 December.

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Give in someone’s name, or ask friends to donate in yours. We can email a simple gift note to pass on

in place of a wrapped present.

Donate

Usually, we visit a vending machine to get something for ourselves, but LightTheWorld Giving Machine are a way to give to someone else. The Giving Machines are ‘vending machines’ that make it easy to support global and local charities that provide those in need with items such as clothing, food, emergency supplies, medical care and support during hardships.

Plant the Seeds $10

Provide seeds for hands-on learning that teaches growing, sharing, and self-reliance.

One Class, On Kai $15 Provide all the ingredients for a learner to cook, learn new skills, and gain confidence.

Fruit and Vege Bag $20 Support healthy eating lessons with fresh fruit and vegetables for a learner.

Stock the Pantry $25

Equip a learner with pantry essentials to practise cooking and build everyday skills.

One Term, One Learner $150 Grow a learner with a full term of cooking classes that can transform their life.

WELLfed items in the LightTheWorld Giving Machine include:

Visit the Giving Machine at Queensgate Shopping Centre (ground floor, outside H&M) between 19 November and 27 December, or you can make a direct donation below anytime.

DONATE

Growing since 2016

At WELLfed, food is just the beginning.

Through hands-on cooking classes, garden learning, and life-building skills, we create space for people to grow - confidence, connection, and a sense of belonging.

Our learners are supported to try new things, discover strengths, and take meaningful steps forward, in their own way and at their own pace.

Whether it's preparing a new recipe, harvesting fresh produce, or setting future goals, every part of WELLfed is about learning together, sharing kai, and uplifting our community.

Your support makes all the difference.