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!
Congratulations on reaching your goal!
Thank you to everyone!
$1,000
Anthony
$520
Steven Worrall
Great cause - go Vanessa!!
$520
Steve Hornblow
$337.60
Elena Wise
Your passion for the health and wellbeing of your fellow Kiwis knows no bounds, Vanessa. You are amazing!
$320
Kiet
Always wearing your heart on your sleeve Vanessa!
$250
Vivek Puthucode
Thank you for what you do V, simply amazing.
$168.80
Grant & Jan Macdonald
Go girl!
$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.
$168.80
Duncan Taylor
$168.80
Jason Walkerden
Love this Vanessa, thank you for championing those who need our support!
$168.80
Michelle Dawson
You're such an inspiration V. Love that you're doing this.
$168.80
Matt
Great cause Vanessa!
$168.80
Nancy Chen
$160
Gael Mclennan
$158.25
Julia Dol
Go Ness, great cause and one that we all care about
$158.25
Arabella Mason
Go Vanessa! xx Arabella
$110.78
Adam R
Good luck Ness!!
$105.50
Steelie
Good on ya Ness
$105.50
Jo Dooley
You’re an inspiration!
$105.50
Lindy
Go Vanessa! Such a great cause - thank you 🙏
$105.50
Marinka Simunac
Go V! So proud of you!
$105.50
Kirsty Chapman
Love the incredible work of City Mission!
$105.50
Michelle
You are amazing. Love your mahi.
$100.22
Anonymous
$100
Mike & Marsha Jenkins
All the best with the fundraising. Such an important kaupapa. Lotsa love from Mike & Marsha.
$100
Venus Chan
Vanessa, love your passion in supporting the underprivilege!!
$84.40
Sam Witters
$84.40
Catherine
Go Vanessa and what a worthy cause 👍❤️
$84.40
Shahid Saiyad
$84.40
Ben
Amazing work you're doing here Vanessa!
$84.40
Daniyel Mcavoy
Love what you do. Thank you.
$84.40
Juliana Damcevski
Go Vanessa!
$52.75
Aa
Kudos on this mahi, V!
$52.75
Ellie Hu
Go Vanessa!
$52.75
Al Cran
Thank you 🙏 for these gr8 works 💜
$52.75
Tracy Trow
Massive love to you for this. Making real change to others lives. ❤️🥰❤️🥰
$52.75
Matthew Ng
$52.75
Jj
Always thinking and doing things for others is just one of the attributes that makes you an amazing leader ♥️
$52.75
Justin Cook
What a great cause Vanessa, thank you!
$52.75
Mel Highet
Go Ness!
$52.75
Hui Cheng
Well done, Vanessa! This is a great cause!
$52.75
Hollie Clareburt
$52.75
Grace Sorenson
Happy Birthday Mum. Your the Best
$52.75
Jack Sorenson
Happy Birthday to the best mum
$50
Kelly Pearce
Awesome initiative !
$50
Andy & Nixie X
Best wishes... hope you hit your goal!!! Andy & Nixie x
$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! ❤️
$21.10
Hayley Kinsey
Best of luck with your fundraising, Vanessa!
$21.10
Ali
Amazing stuff Ness, hope you reach your target!
$21.10
Taylor Baty
You’re amazing xx
Our Team
Stefania Palermo (C)
Garry Taylor - NZI
$1,802.00
Rob Mackie - Downer
$6,186.50
Shawn Rushby - Giltrap
$2,563.73
Amy McKenzie - Todd Corporation
$5,543.35
Sarah Aston - New World
$6,244.60
Vanessa Sorenson - Microsoft
$7,002.40
Love what you do Vanessa.