C3 CARES
C3 Cares is the umbrella brand for our local mission. It exists to help people in need, crisis or isolation in our local communities. We provide perishable and non perishable food items from our food bank, and warm winter essentials, to people linked with our C3 community and through our partners Pillars, Heart for Youth and the local schools we have relationships with.
There are many ways to be involved with C3 Cares:
Contribute items towards a pack - drop to Ellerslie location through the week, or at any of our church locations on Sunday.
Pay for a shop - Groceries ordered online and delivered straight to the home of those in need.
Make or buy a meal and drop off on Sunday to our Ellerslie location.
Join our packing and distribution team.
You can give by automatic payment via the bank account 03 0195 0236880 005 - Please reference ‘C3 Cares’.
When you give to C3 Cares we can provide you with a giving number so that you can claim your giving back on your tax return each year. To get a giving number click here.
If you need help, or want to nominate a family please email help@c3.org.nz
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C3 Care Packages
C3 Cares exists to support individuals and families going through difficult seasons.
Through practical care initiatives and compassionate outreach, we provide support packs, food parcels, and home-cooked meals to bring hope, encouragement, and tangible support to our local community.
School Lunches
Once a month, members of the community come together to pack nearly 600 lunches for 16 schools across Auckland, helping meet the needs of children who arrive at school without food. This important initiative ensures students receive nourishment and support to help them get through the school day and focus on learning.
Kiwi Harvest
Each week, we receive a food delivery from KiwiHarvest, which is carefully sorted into food boxes and then distributed to individuals and families who need extra support. This ongoing partnership helps reduce food waste while providing practical, compassionate assistance to those in our community.
Community Meals
Every month, we host community meals in our West Auckland, Manukau, and Whangārei locations. These gatherings provide more than just a meal — they create a warm, welcoming space for connection, practical support, and meaningful community for those who may be seeking companionship, encouragement, or a place to belong.