It’s estimated around 15-20% of our population are impacted by food insecurity. Rates of food insecurity are much higher amongst Māori and Pasifika peoples, and those with disabilities or living in low-income households. Low-income households with children report they run out of food “often or sometimes” due to unaffordability. 

Following World Food Day (16 October), Brook Turner talks about food insecurity in Aotearoa New Zealand and Visionwest’s response.

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Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga, New Zealand
Building Hope Together | Kia Tūmanakotia

Visionwest exists to address homelessness, reduce poverty, support the elderly and those with disabilities, and ensure young people have hope for the future.
We believe that, by walking alongside whānau through the tougher moments of their lives, those whānau can experience the hope that inspires life transformation.

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