Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki rallies community care packages for those in need
Hauraki health provider Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is rallying to help the community with basic care packages for those in need.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Poukura Oranga Service Manager, Public and Community Health Debbie Petersen-Pilcher says their Whānau Ora packages of care include food focusing on breakfast such as tinned fruit, Weetbix, porridge and UHT milk and sanitary items such as soap, spray ‘n’ wipe, Handee towels and tissues.
“Currently we are compiling 200 packs - we’re hoping for more, but it’s about supply and demand.”
Debbie says they are currently gathering a vulnerable whānau list from their Whānau Ora, kaumātua and other databases, identifying those most in need.
People living in rural communities will not miss out with special deliveries to the rural communities.
“So as soon as we have a list, we will create a map and inform everyone of what days and where we are delivering to,” Debbie says.
The care pack initiative is being funded by Whānau Ora. Debbie says there has been a groundswell of support from the community for the project, including from Pak ‘n’ Save, local schools and the community in general.
“Everyone’s just willing to help – people have offered baking, soups and to help pack and drive, but we need to keep people safe, and while we are so grateful of all the offers, we want to keep staff working to a minimum for safety reasons.”
She says they will liaise with other community groups providing similar services to discuss using a combined distribution network to make sure they are not duplicating and also to help with transport if required.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Poukura Hauora CEO Riana Manuel says there will be logistics around deliveries.
“But all of our whānau delivering kai and products will be clinically trained to drop off to the door step to ensure we do not pass on anything but good will.”
If anyone knows any whānau in need, send names and phone numbers to whānau.navigators@korowai.co.nz or Freephone 0508korowai - 0508 835 676.
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