Auckland City Mission receives helping hand for foodbank stocks this winter

The Auckland City Mission has received 3,000 cartons of Campbell’s Velish soup, donated as part of a recent initiative from Campbell’s Arnott’s.

Free pop-up Campbell’s Velish soup kitchens in Auckland acted as the backdrop to raise awareness about the Auckland City Mission’s foodbank stock. The drop in stock is a result of increased demand for foodbank services during the past 18 months.

Auckland City Mission chief executive Diane Robertson is grateful for the generosity and is hoping the momentum will continue as the Auckland City Mission launches its winter appeal. “Winter is a particularly difficult time for many families and individuals that we work with.

“The soup donated by Campbell’s Arnott’s will be used to provide hot nutritious meals in our emergency food parcels,” says Mrs Robertson.

“The demand for food parcels has increased by 52% over the past six months,” adds Mrs Robertson.

Locals were encouraged to visit the soup kitchen between 11.30am-2pm everyday for one week to enjoy a free bowl of Velish courtesy of Campbell’s Arnott’s. For every bowl of soup donated, a carton of Campbell’s Velish was donated to the Auckland City Mission.

Campbell Arnott’s Group Marketing Manager, Kate Berry hopes the donated soup will make a difference. “Donating 3,000 cartons of wholesome soup to help fill emergency food parcels to the Auckland City Mission is a great way to connect with those who need it more than ever,” says Mrs Berry.

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