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Need some help?
If you're facing a tough season, or just need a helping hand, we'd love to support you where we can.
Northgate offers a range of practical assistance to individuals and families, including:
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Food parcels containing non-perishable pantry items
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Frozen ready-made meals for those needing extra support
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Quality clothing and footwear donated from our op shop
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Essential household items such as beds, fridges and bicycles, generously donated by members of our church community (as they become available)
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Device support, including assistance with mobile phones, tablets and laptops. We can help with software updates, troubleshooting, setup and digital skills, and may also be able to assist with hardware-related enquiries.
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Our free Community Meal, held every Wednesday at 5.30pm, where everyone is welcome to enjoy a meal, meet others and connect.
We understand that everyone's circumstances are different, and we aim to provide support with dignity, care and compassion. If you need assistance, please get in touch to discuss how we may be able to help.
Community Meal
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Community Meals are free for anyone in the community.
Come and enjoy a delicious meal, make new friends, and connect with others in the community. Need some support? Our many volunteers are wonderful listeners and would love to hear about your week.
Make sure you stay for dessert!
Purpose
It is our desire to be a welcoming and generous place for those who are hungry, lonely, or feel the need to talk with someone about a need. It is our opportunity to be a testimony for Christ by loving each other as we work together and to love others as we serve them.
Everybody needs a support network around them for those times when things go wrong. By enabling connection and helping people make friends with those in their own community, people empower not only themselves, but raise up the whole community.
Who provides the food?
Every week we are grateful when we receive donations for fresh veggies, bread, meat, or any other ingredients. If there's any shortfall, Northgate covers the difference to ensure there is always food available.
We often have volunteers, people from the church or members of the community who offer to bake or share something from home.
But just as with the fish and the loaves, there always seems to be enough.
How do we make a difference?
Every coffee paid for, every hip hop class danced, and every item purchased in the op shop helps create opportunities for community connection, support and belonging in Christchurch.
