Help Me Make a Difference
On 16th June I’ll be joining senior business leaders and top chefs at St Matthew in the City for The Cook Off.
For one night, we will come together to cook a delicious three-course meal for 150 Auckland City Mission guests, many of whom are experiencing homelessness or face a daily struggle to put food on the table. It is more than just a meal; it’s about hope and a sense of community for those who need it most.
Will you help me whisk up hope, one dish at a time to make an even bigger impact? I've committed to fundraising at least $10,000. The more I raise the more 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.
What is alarming is that 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.
My fellow participants and I 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!
$100
Nigel Doggett
$100
Kristy Brown
Amazing mahi, Vanessa - you're a true inspiration.
$337.60
Kerry Purcell
great work Vanessa - helping those who need it most for such a worthy cause. Thank you to all those who work tirelessly for the City Mission.
$50
Lewis Mills
Go Vanessa!
$106.55
Shashank Mudholkar
What a fantastic cause supported by ever inspiring, Vanessa.!!
$105.50
Lisa
go girl!
$12.06k
Anonymous - Auction
$52.75
Debra
$105.50
John Morrell
There thru the grace of god go you and I
$52.75
Berry Stefanus
What an amazing cause Vanessa! way to go and I'm sure you'll smash this out. So proud to be part of MS NZ
$168.80
Mel
Such a great cause! All the best
$105.50
Alex Bai
thanks, pray for the people have warm meal daily and the love from others
$84.40
Lauren Nobbs
You are amazing Vanessa! Thank you for all that you do.
$168.80
Natasha
A truly inspirational leader who always leads with the heart and from the front
$84.40
Sonia C
$84.40
Ryan Tarak
$168.80
Henry Yang
Such an inspiring event Vanessa!
$168.80
Stevo Misic
$31.65
Evette Thorp
$105.50
Chris Olsen
$100
Riya Baby
So proud of you Vanessa! Cheering you on! Woohoo!!!! :)
$105.50
Kathryn Harris
Go Vanessa! You're an inspiration!
$84.40
Jennifer Barker
Go Vanessa! Love your work. Jen x
$105.50
Ben D'anvers
Thanks for doing this Vanessa. This is such a good cause.
$100
Simone B
$175
Jayesh Mowjee
Go Vanessa! You are an inspiration!
$80
Jillian Goodman
Wonderful cause Vanessa! The City Mission do such a stellar job.
$10.55
Terri-lee Daly Rubick
This is so awesome of you to do. Love you xx
$84.40
Steve Hughson
You got this - go girl
$52.75
Kaikoura
Love the cause - happy tummy’s = happy people
$52.75
Joelene Cibulskis
Good on u! Hope u reach yr target!
$168.80
Shireen Chetty
Love your work Vanessa,
$105.50
Meg Smith
Mauri ora! Kia pai tō mahi Vanessa
$211
Matt & Lisa
$50
Matt
Ready, steady, cook!
$105.50
Ken Morrison
$50
Josh Burgess
A worthy challenge Vanessa! Happy Birthday!
$105.50
Nick Westbrook
$52.75
Alexander Georges
$172.80
Val Zuluaga
Thank you, Vanessa for this inspiring initiative. Your compassion, generosity and actions are making a real difference!!
$337.60
D K
$105.50
Michelle
You are amazing. Love your mahi.
$52.75
Jack Sorenson
Happy Birthday to the best mum
$52.75
Grace Sorenson
Happy Birthday Mum. Your the Best
$105.50
Kirsty Chapman
Love the incredible work of City Mission!
$100
Venus Chan
Vanessa, love your passion in supporting the underprivilege!!
$168.80
Nancy Chen
$168.80
Matt
Great cause Vanessa!
$52.75
Hollie Clareburt
$105.50
Marinka Simunac
Go V! So proud of you!
$84.40
Juliana Damcevski
Go Vanessa!
$100.22
Anonymous
$84.40
Daniyel Mcavoy
Love what you do. Thank you.
$52.75
Hui Cheng
Well done, Vanessa! This is a great cause!
$520
Steve Hornblow
$320
Kiet
Always wearing your heart on your sleeve Vanessa!
$168.80
Michelle Dawson
You're such an inspiration V. Love that you're doing this.
$84.40
Ben
Amazing work you're doing here Vanessa!
$52.75
Mel Highet
Go Ness!
$158.25
Arabella Mason
Go Vanessa! xx Arabella
$168.80
Jason Walkerden
Love this Vanessa, thank you for championing those who need our support!
$168.80
Duncan Taylor
$110.78
Adam R
Good luck Ness!!
$250
Vivek Puthucode
Thank you for what you do V, simply amazing.
$105.50
Lindy
Go Vanessa! Such a great cause - thank you 🙏
$160
Gael Mclennan
$337.60
Elena Wise
Your passion for the health and wellbeing of your fellow Kiwis knows no bounds, Vanessa. You are amazing!
$168.80
Robert Havranek
What an awesome and inspiring initiative - huge kudos and thank you for doing this. Wishing you all the best with the fundraising.
$52.75
Justin Cook
What a great cause Vanessa, thank you!
$52.75
Jj
Always thinking and doing things for others is just one of the attributes that makes you an amazing leader ♥️
$105.50
Jo Dooley
You’re an inspiration!
$21.10
Taylor Baty
You’re amazing xx
$52.75
Matthew Ng
$100
Mike & Marsha Jenkins
All the best with the fundraising. Such an important kaupapa. Lotsa love from Mike & Marsha.
$158.25
Julia Dol
Go Ness, great cause and one that we all care about
$50
Eisa And Family :)
Your generosity and hands-on spirit will make a real difference for those who need it most. Thank you for leading with heart and action! ❤️
$52.75
Tracy Trow
Massive love to you for this. Making real change to others lives. ❤️🥰❤️🥰
$520
Steven Worrall
Great cause - go Vanessa!!
$21.10
Ali
Amazing stuff Ness, hope you reach your target!
$50
Andy & Nixie X
Best wishes... hope you hit your goal!!! Andy & Nixie x
$1,000
Anthony
Love what you do Vanessa.
$50
Kelly Pearce
Awesome initiative !
$105.50
Steelie
Good on ya Ness
$84.40
Shahid Saiyad
$168.80
Grant & Jan Macdonald
Go girl!
$52.75
Al Cran
Thank you 🙏 for these gr8 works 💜
$84.40
Catherine
Go Vanessa and what a worthy cause 👍❤️
$52.75
Ellie Hu
Go Vanessa!
$21.10
Hayley Kinsey
Best of luck with your fundraising, Vanessa!
$84.40
Sam Witters
$52.75
Aa
Kudos on this mahi, V!
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
Good luck Vanessa! Best wishes Nigel