About KidsCan

KidsCan is a charity dedicated to helping Kiwi kids living in poverty. We provide food, jackets, shoes and health products to 1,400 schools and early childhood centres across New Zealand. With these essentials, kids can focus on learning – giving them the chance to be who they want to be.  

KidsCan was founded by CEO Julie Chapman in 2005, and was initially run out of her garage. Now, the organisation has grown to become one of New Zealand’s leading charities helping Kiwi kids.

The organisation supports tamariki in more than1,400 schools and early childhood centres. Each year KidsCan’s volunteers pack millions of items of food which are sent from its Auckland warehouse all over the country. The charity also provides tens of thousands of jackets, shoes and health products.  

Our partner schools and early childhood centres report that KidsCan support makes a difference to the wellbeing of their students, helping to increase participation and attendance. KidsCan alumni tell us that being warm and dry at school, with a guaranteed meal every day, helped them to learn and achieve their goals. 

None of this would be possible without the support of generous Kiwis and our business community, whose donations ensure children thrive.