by Jacqui Stanford | Aug 4, 2026 | Bellyful News, Uncategorised, Volunteer Stories, Whānau Stories
When a Bellyful volunteer knocked on Riika’s door during COVID, she thought she was simply receiving a few meals. Five years later, as Branch Coordinator of Bellyful Whitianga, Riika can see that knock gave her something even more important: connection, friendship and...
by Jacqui Stanford | Jun 19, 2026 | Bellyful News, Volunteer Stories
Jacqui Jago and Pippa Wetzell (far right) were honoured for 15 years’ service at the Heart Awards Dinner. Also pictured (L-R) Bellyful Founder Jacqui Ritchie, Board Chair Fiona Wilson and CE Sheena Revington. “The quiet force behind so much of...
by Jacqui Stanford | Jun 15, 2026 | Bellyful News, Volunteer Stories, Whānau Stories
At Kidz First Children’s Hospital in South Auckland, families arrive every day carrying far more than overnight bags. Some have travelled from Pukekohe. Others from Ōtara, East Auckland and across the wider South Auckland community. What they share is the same worry...
by Jacqui Stanford | May 4, 2026 | Bellyful News, Whānau Stories
“I was a mum, with two under two. I didn’t realise how challenging it would be.” When Laila welcomed her second baby, life quickly became a juggle. With a newborn and a toddler at home, and her partner working full time — and spending his spare time renovating their...
by Jacqui Stanford | Oct 13, 2025 | Bellyful News
Bellyful has served up a powerful reminder that food is about so much more than what’s on the plate. In the year to March 2025, our volunteers across Aotearoa cooked and delivered 34,256 meals to 6,379 whānau – and together, we reached a huge milestone of more than...
by Jacqui Stanford | Sep 9, 2025 | Bellyful News
Alongside new babies, illness, isolation and exhaustion are now major reasons families are turning to Bellyful. For many years, the arrival of a new baby was the main reason whānau sought Bellyful’s support. The latest results from Bellyful’s regular recipient...
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