Help Me Make a Difference
On 16th June I’ll be joining senior business leaders and top chefs at Auckland's St Matthew in the City for The Cook Off - to cook a delicious three-course meal for 150 Auckland City Mission guests.
My goal is to raise at least $10,000 to make an impact on the lives of those that rely on the Auckland City Mission - for food, support and a sense of community.
Living and working in Auckland City, we encounter homelessness and hardship daily. I walk past at least three rough sleepers almost every morning on my way to the Tepid Baths, and the number has grown significantly over the past few months in that small area alone.
One in particular Vic, has been a regular fixture outside the Teps for years. He was a school-teacher, who through a few bad decisions and a stint in jail, ended up unable to get a job, and subsequently ended up on the streets. He is always friendly and polite, and occasionally will take up an offer of a hot drink or meal. But not every homeless person will have a community looking out for them.
The more I raise - the more of these people we can help.
EVERY SINGLE WEEK, over 1,600 warm and nutritious meals are served in Haeata, the Mission’s community dining room, to people who are living on the streets or in substandard accommodation without any ability to cook.
As winter approaches, many people living on the streets will bear the brunt of the cold, wet and miserable weather, but Haeata will continue to be a safe, dry space offering meals and connecting people to essential Missions support.
We are aiming to raise enough funds to provide 15,625 meals this winter. By donating $320 you could provide 20 warm and nutritious meals in Haeata.
By donating $160 you could provide 10 warm and nutritious meals in Haeata.
Please support me in The Cook Off by making a donation.
$160 raised
$1600 raised
$5008 raised
Half way there!
$7500 raised
$10000 raised! Ka rawe!
Even more meals! Thank you and all your supporters!
This amount supports 1,250 people with a hot nutritious meal at Haeata this winter - huge impact!
Boom! With full hearts we thank you and all your amazing supporters. From everyone here at the Mission.
On fire! Could you be our hottest Cook Off fundraiser yet?
Congratulations on reaching your goal!
Thank you to everyone!
$160
Jacobina Every
$263.75
Dilmah Matched Donation
Thanks to Dilmah you have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals. Thank you!
$263.75
Tim
$31.65
Dilmah Matched Donation
Thanks to Dilmah you have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals. Thank you!
$31.65
Neeve Wharfe
$337.60
Dilmah Matched Donation
Thanks to Dilmah you have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals. Thank you!
$337.60
Dick Kaan
$337.60
Lyn Hill
$105.50
Ken Lotu-iiga
$105.50
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$105.50
Annika Streefland
Go girl!
$80
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$80
Hana Schofield
Well done Amy
$52.75
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$52.75
Sarah Wall
So impressive Amy - please post pics of your dessert and good luck! x
$105.50
Matched Donation
You have doubled your impact to help provide even more warm and nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you!
$105.50
Mark Weenink
$105.50
Nick Fitzpatrick
Great cause Amy, good on you for getting involved.
$21.10
Dan Park
Go well, Amy!!
$52.75
Lynn B
Great cause Amy.
$84.40
Haley Coe
Go Amy! Well done for getting behind such a great cause!
$160
Lucy Spratt
$211
Rob Foster
Dont forget to add a pinch of chili!!
$160
Alexandra Harnett
Good luck!!
$31.65
Mo Dearing
$27
Kate Hargraves
so well done ! love it !
$200.45
Sara Mckenzie
From my bake sale.
$105.50
Bradley
$211
Robyn
Thanks for the opportunity Amy to support your goal. Robyn
$84.40
Emma Nowell
Oh Amy this is amazing, wishing you all the best in reaching your goal. What a beautiful soul you are :-)
$263.75
Cara Nowell
Good luck in reaching your goal and have fun !
$1.02k
Anonymous
$2.52k
Todd Corporation
$168.80
Stephen Martin
$84.40
David Riley
Good luck!!!
$31.65
Anonymous
$52.75
Corinna
$211
Anonymous
Our Team
Stefania Palermo (C)
Garry Taylor - NZI
$13,186.48
Rob Mackie - Downer
$11,806.93
Shawn Rushby - Giltrap
$11,296.63
Amy McKenzie - Todd Corporation
$8,363.70
Sarah Aston - New World
$10,354.10
Vanessa Sorenson - Microsoft
$23,551.40
I’m so proud of you for doing this!