Our Whānau Box is all about bringing people together around the table to share a special meal at Christmas. This December, Elim along with community partners will be preparing boxes to donate to people across the city.
For many families, Christmas can be a challenging season. Through Whānau Christmas Box we are able to significantly bless many of these families by providing them with everything they need to gather their whānau around the table to enjoy a delicious Christmas meal together.
This year, we’re believing to pack and deliver 750 boxes to our community. It costs $100 to sponsor a box. This is a wonderful mission to be a part of. We hope you will prayerfully consider sponsoring a box.
So how can I help?
We couldn’t do the work we do without the help of generous people.
Here are a three ways you can partner with us:
1. SPONSOR
Each box costs $100, but you can give whatever you’re able — because every bit makes a difference!
2. VOLUNTEER
Join us on Packing Day! This is a day full of fun and excitement as we pack all our boxes ready to be delivered - 18 December
3. WRITE A CARD
Take a moment to write in a card. Each card will be given to whānau receiving a box this Christmas. We believe God will move through the love expressed in these personalised notes from our church family.
FAQ’s
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A box and chiller bag full of food items.
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Contents that feed a family of four for a meal on Christmas day. In 2022 the theme to the box is Kiwi BBQ - items you might typically have at a BBQ but you don't necessarily need one to enjoy it.
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We source items from various suppliers. Since 2021 we have partnered with with Meat Direct, Cowells Pavlova, Arobake, Seasoned and Dressed caterers and Moana Fisheries to name a few!
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To make up a Whānau Christmas Box - all the food and packaging, it costs $100 for each box.
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We do not receive any grants or funding at the moment - we are relying solely on the generosity of individuals and organisations who are wanting to participate.
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Agencies request a number of boxes for the families that they work with, as they are aware of the need. They collect the boxes from us on the packing day and they deliver them to the families they work with.
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In 2021 we partnered with DCM, Kāinga Ora, Family Works, Wellington Police, Elim Porirua, Natone Park School, Bishop Viard College, Wellington Women's Boarding House, Women's Refuge, Evolve Youth, Youth Services (Ratonga Taiohi), Holy Family School, Capital Care Health Centre, Mt Cook School, Elim International Kids Childcare Centre, Te Kōhanga Reo.
