Ahuriri Rotary Club again collect citrus for free distribution down south.

Ahuriri Rotary’s Annual Citrus Drive is once again collecting excess citrus fruit for free distribution to Rest Homes, Social Services and Senior Citizens in the South Island

Ahuriri Rotary Club President Phillip Anderson says, “Each year we are approached by different communities with requests for donations of citrus fruit. Last year we sent fruit for distribution to communities in Christchurch Dunedin and Taupo and all of the communities were very appreciative of the generosity of the people of Hawke’s Bay”.

Don Alexander, who has been the major driving force behind the annual Ahuriri Rotary Citrus Drive for many years, has this year decided to hand over the mantle to some younger members. However Don will continue to assist with this project by sharing his vast knowledge.
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The fruit will be collected Between 14 August and 12 September. It will be sent to the Rotary Clubs of Invercargill, Dunedin and Christchurch and possibly Taupo who will then co-ordinate the redistribution through rest homes, social services and senior citizens, all completely free of charge. At this time of year citrus is very expensive in the cold south.

The members of the Ahuriri Rotary Club would like to thank the members of the Napier Community who willingly donate their surplus citrus in order to help another Community. Any fruit that is surplus to our requirements is offered to the Napier and Salvation Army food banks for distribution to our less fortunate families in our own community.

Phillip Anderson notes that, “Ahuriri Rotary once again applauds your generosity and support of this project which in turn enables us all to help make a difference in the lives of others.”

Citrus can be dropped off at the following locations:

Caltex Hyderabad Road Napier
Caltex, 366 Gloucester St, Taradale
Nichol Glass, 10 Gloucester St, Greenmeadows
Mobil, 164 Taradale Rd
Z Garage, Kennedy Rd
BP, Main Rd, Clive
BP Greenmeadows
Jim Young Motors, Main Rd, Bay View.

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