KAI SUPPORT
Maara Kai (vegetable gardens) for Whānau struggling to afford and grow healthy kai
Need to be keen to learn how to grow and maintain own vegetable garden
Coordinator Paora Tuanau will help support Whānau to learn and grow season to season
Contact us: click here to complete a Self Referral Form online
Pataka Open Pantry
Available for all at Poutiri Wellness Centre, 74 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke
Struggling to afford Kai
If you are struggling and/or in isolation with COVID-19
Poutiri can provide frozen meals and essentials
Contact us: click here to complete a Self Referral Form online
Contact Nicky at Poutiri on 0800 573 0091 or email covidcare@poutiri.org
Mana Kai Mana Ora
Kai Sovereignty and Security Plan
The Mana Kai Mana Ora Food Sovereignty and Security Plan provides a coordinated approach to creating a local food system that is more accessible and sustainable for all underpinned by:
Manaakitanga: Healthy kai access so no-one is hungry
Rangatiratanga: Flourishing and ethical WBoP food system
Ūkaipotanga: Community-led wānanga & sharing of knowledge
Kotahitanga: Connected communications [accessible, relevant, regular and multi-lingual]
Kaitiakitanga: Care for our environment.
