Material hardship means going without the essentials – such as two good pairs of shoes, regular fruit and vegetables, and a warm jacket.
Many of these children face food insecurity, where they have limited access to nutritious food. This is a major factor in material hardship, and the most recent figures show food insecurity has reached the highest levels in more than a decade.*
KidsCan CEO Julie Chapman speaks to 1 News about the growing number of families struggling to afford food, clothing, and other essentials for their children. As demand continues to rise, KidsCan is working hard to meet the need - with support from generous Kiwis across Aotearoa.
Sandy Stirling is the principal of Don Buck Primary School, which began receiving KidsCan support in early 2025. Sandy sees the impact of material hardship every day, and the difference KidsCan support has made.
Your donation means nutritious food.
Your donation means cozy, waterproof jackets.
Your donations means shoes, socks and basic health items.
We make your generosity go a long way. 80% of your donation goes straight to our programmes. We invest a further 12% in to fundraising and marketing to raise even more funds - multiplying your impact.
A monthly donation offers stability and continuity to kids in need. With you alongside us, we can keep children fed, clothed and healthy for as long as they need us.
A monthly donation helps us to plan, evolve and expand our programmes. Your support is the rock on which we can build.
A monthly donation helps us do more for less – so more of your money goes to our work on the ground in schools and preschools.
Provides a child with a week of hot meals
Provides a child with a pair of sturdy shoes and socks.
Provides a child with as fleece-lined jacket, sturdy shoes and socks.
Feeds a child breakfast for a term.
Every dollar you give makes a difference!
