John's Story
Food Support brings Hope
There has been a sharp rise in food insecurity over the past two years, and it reached the highest level for more than a decade in the year to June 2024. Food insecurity amongst families with children has risen sharply. - SOTN25*
When John** first came to The Salvation Army, years of addiction had taken its toll. He had lost everything that was dear to him: his wife, his kids, and his home. His life was at rock bottom.
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Determined to turn his life around, John began cycling forty kilometres to attend an addiction day programme at The Salvation Army. He was also given access to long-term wraparound support, including counselling, budgeting advice and much-needed food assistance. |
Thanks to the generous donations of supporters like you, The Salvation Army was there to give John a hand up when he needed it most.
Like many Kiwis doing it tough, John was spending 60 percent of his income on rent. Vital food support from The Salvation Army helped to ease the pressure on his dire financial situation. It enabled him to focus on rebuilding his life with his wife and children with whom he had recently been reunited.
Around 88,808 food parcels were distributed during 2024. – SOTN25.
Because of kind people like you, John and his family continued to receive vital food support throughout John’s recovery journey.
Your donation to The Salvation Army’s Foodbank project helps provide essential groceries for Kiwi families like John’s who are struggling to put food on the table.