KidsCan believes that education is a child’s ticket out of poverty, and gives them the opportunity for a better future. But kids can’t learn when they are cold, wet and hungry. So we partner with schools and early childhood centres across New Zealand to give the 1 in 5 Kiwi kids affected by poverty the essentials they need to learn. KidsCan’s food programme provides nutritious, hearty breakfast, snack and lunch foods to 40,000 hungry school kids every day. Our clothing programme gives children new fleece-lined jackets and sturdy shoes, so they arrive at school warm and dry, no matter the weather. Our early childhood centre programme provides preschoolers with a jacket, shoes and socks and freshly prepared meals daily. KidsCan partner schools and early childhood centres report our programmes help increase participation and attendance of their students. KidsCan alumni tell us that being warm and dry at school, with a guaranteed meal every day, helped them with their learning and achieve their goals. Since KidsCan was founded in a garage in 2005, the organisation has grown to become New Zealand’s leading charity dedicated to helping Kiwi kids affected by poverty. Our programmes are available to 200,000 children in over 800 schools and 100 early childhood centres, with 5 million items being sent from our Auckland warehouse each year. None of this would be possible without the support of generous Kiwis and our corporate partners, whose donations help ensure no Kiwi kid goes without. Join us today at www.kidscan.org.nz.
External link for KidsCan Charitable Trust
7 Beatrice Tinsley Cresent
Albany, Auckland 0632, NZ
Thank you to NAKED FINANCE LTD for supporting KidsCan through their charity golf day. We were honoured to be selected as the charity partner for the event — it was a fantastic day with a great atmosphere, and a pleasure to connect with their team and guests. Their generous support will make a real difference in helping Kiwi kids thrive.
Boy Walking was cosy in Potters Park last night! The iconic 5m+ sculpture has been dressed in a KidsCan jacket and is the proud owner of new shoes. He was also surrounded by a film crew as 1 News captured the story behind his new wardrobe. This supersized sculpture is helping to shine a light on the supersized issue facing many Kiwi families. The ability to put food in tummies, shoes on feet and warm clothing is a growing issue for many families. Wondering how to help? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gW6KhnG3
A big thank you to our friends at ASB Bank for supporting KidsCanBall this year as our official Schools Sponsor. It was great to have the team at KidsCan recently to help pack the handball starter kits - and play a bit of handball at the same time! It's not too late for schools to join the fun! Head to www.kidscanball.org.nz today to sign up today.
Game on! 🖐️🥎 We’re pumped to be teaming up with KidsCan Charitable Trust as the official Schools Sponsor of KidsCanBall. To get things rolling we’re gifting the first 250 schools that join the challenge this October with free handball starter kits. Let’s get the balls bouncing and Kiwi kids moving! Head over to www.kidscanball.org.nz to find out more.
We were thrilled to host our recent Supporters’ Event, bringing together the incredible businesses standing with KidsCan. Together, we’re helping more children get the food, clothing, and essentials they need to learn and thrive. A special shout-out to Sandy Stirling from Don Buck Primary School for sharing his powerful firsthand experiences with KidsCan support, and to our friends at Bell Gully for hosting us at their Auckland offices for the day. We loved connecting with everyone who joined us – and we’re excited for what we can achieve together moving forward!
We’re delighted to welcome Raine & Horne Group as an Associate Partner of KidsCan. 💛🖤 Raine & Horne offer real estate services across New Zealand. Their strong commitment to supporting communities aligns closely with our mission to help kids across New Zealand who are living in hardship. Through this partnership, we’ll be able to provide more children with the essentials they need, so they can focus on learning and reach their full potential. Thank you, Raine & Horne NZ, for standing with us. We’re excited about what we can achieve together!
Every child deserves a fair start in life. By leaving even 1% of your will to KidsCan, you can help break the cycle of hardship and create brighter futures for generations to come. It's a simple, meaningful way to make a lasting impact – helping provide essentials like food, clothing, and health items to children growing up in poverty. If legacy giving is something you’re considering, we’d love to talk – or you can visit our website to learn more. ☎️ 09 478 1525 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gNfScDHU
A fantastic night of community, generosity and impact in Queenstown! Our wonderful friends at Cook Brothers Construction (CBC) hosted a charity quiz night for their trade partners – turning a fun evening into something truly meaningful. Through raffles, silent auctions, and incredible support from attendees, the event raised a phenomenal $19,000 for KidsCan! This generosity will help provide essential support – healthy food, warm jackets, and sturdy shoes – to hundreds of children across New Zealand living in hardship. We’re so grateful for your support, and excited about opportunities to make more impact in the future.
An incredible night of generosity and impact! Our amazing friends at Noel Leeming recently hosted a Gala Dinner as part of their conference – and turned a celebration into something truly meaningful. Thanks to the generosity of their staff and suppliers, a charity auction held on the night raised a phenomenal $34,000 for KidsCan! This support is enough to provide a year's worth of food, jackets and shoes for nearly 100 Kiwi children living in hardship. Thank you, Noel Leeming, for standing with us to make a difference. Your support means the world.
Zespri and KidsCan 24-Hour Dollar Match! From 10am today until 10am tomorrow, every dollar donated to KidsCan will be matched by Zespri International – up to $10,000. This partnership is about more than just fundraising; it’s about making a tangible difference in the lives of Kiwi children facing hardship. Your donation helps provide essentials like nutritious food, warm jackets, and sturdy shoes to those who need them most. Let’s join forces to double the impact for Kiwi kids in need. A huge thank you to our friends at Zespri for backing our mission – and supporting our future generations. 👉 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gDZvHiY
Another school food distribution is now wrapped up! Over the past fortnight, we picked and packed 143 tonnes of food in the KidsCan warehouse. This was no small task, and we simply couldn’t have done it without the many hours of hard work from our friends at ASB Bank, one of our longstanding major partners who continue to show up and lend a helping hand every year. With ASB's support, kids in our partner schools will continue to be fuelled and ready to learn. Thank you team!