Stock needed for food bank

(Christchurch Mail 22 sept 2010 p6)

A food bank appeal has been launched to help Cantabrians in need after the September 4 earthquake.

The feed the Food Bank Appeal needs donations of non-perishable food which can be made at New World stores in the South Island.

Christchurch city missioner Michael Gorman said the demand for food parcels has doubled.

The mission had also delivered van loads of food to Kaiapoi residents. There were many (people in Christchurch and surrounding areas), in great need during this difficult time he said. Gorman said the mission needed non-perishable food, such as rice, pasta, pasta sauces, soup, canned vegetables, fruit and baby food.

We need any nappies people can spare as well as baby formula and all toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper and deoderant he said.

Donations can be made at New World stores until Sunday September 26^th.

Methodist mission Christchurch New Zealand.

on the ground here in Christchurch. I got this invite. Community meal. Saturday 25 september at 5.30pm at the Salvation army Sydenham corner Colombo streets and Southampron streets. Phone 3328277 for more info. $3 donation to cover costs.

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Food pours in for earthquake victims. The Marlborough express Picton. 21 sept 2010.

Picton ITM has been inundated with food and water for victims of the Christchurch earthquake after becoming a collection point last week.
Staff member Teresa Daly was approached by a Seddon woman Kate Sinclair who with the Salvation army organised the appeal in Marlborough.
22 parcels were given to families that took refuge in Blenheim and the rest was going to Christchurch.