The appeal is going out to households and businesses to put on their charitable hats and donate their 2013 TECT cheques to a not-for-profit organisation ahead of Christmas.
The Tauranga Foodbank this week received a welcomed donation when law firm Holland Beckett handed over their TECT cheque.
Tauranga Foodbank chairman Mike Baker is encouraging residents and businesses to donate their TECT cheques to charity.
'This isn't the first time they've done it, they've now given us $1851,” says Tauranga Foodbank chairman Mike Baker.
'It's not expected but it's obviously highly appreciated, especially at what can be a really busy time for the foodbank.”
Mike says while it is not common for the foodbank to receive TECT cheque donations, he thinks it would be excellent if the option to donate was made easier.
'I'd actually like to see TECT giving people opportunities, rather than receiving a cheque, to be able to just donate it automatically to a charity of choice.
'It's money people aren't always expecting to receive, so in a way it's less painful donating it to a worthy cause. It certainly makes a big difference for us.”
A spokesperson for Holland Beckett says they believe there are many generous people and organisations in the Tauranga community who would be in a position to donate their TECT dividends to a worthwhile charity.
They hope the donation will prompt a positive response from others in the community.
Christmas, and the months prior to and immediately following, are often difficult for charities such as Tauranga Foodbank, and Mike says they need all the help they can get. 'Every donation we receive makes it a little bit easier for us.”
In particular, Mike says they are often short of baby products (baby food, nappies, formula) and personal care products (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap), and always welcome cash donations.
'It's great getting food, but we also have overhead costs, and certainly we buy in a lot of foods so it's only through cash donations from people like HOBEC that give us the ability to do that.”
4 comments
Sorry
Posted on 16-11-2013 17:25 | By NZgirl
That's a big fat no. The people that go to the Foodbank must get a TECT cheque. I can't count the amount of times I see people on benefits in the supermarket getting their smokes and boxes of beer. My kids deserve treats just as much. Charity begins at home. I know I will get slated for this, I'm just sick of being made to feel guilty for working and providing for my own family.
yeah na
Posted on 16-11-2013 18:51 | By nug
Speak for yourself most familys i no are relying on that cheque to take off the financial pressure surounding xmas,,, good on big bussiness for putting there hands in there pockets tho.
I'm Glad
Posted on 17-11-2013 15:33 | By Babz
that you are not expecting our Tect cheques Mike. I was glad and thankful to receive mine in the mail and I will put it to good use for my family. The ad is right when it says someone is always wanting your stuff! Give us a break...stop eyeing up other people's money for goodness sake.I agree with NZgirl on this one.
STOP BLEATING GO TO THE SOURCE
Posted on 20-11-2013 07:28 | By ROCCO
Leave TECT consumers alone go direct to TECT who annually throw away $millions in grants to undeserving groups particularly TCC to spend on white elephants that devour all the resources available for deserving community grants plus excessive TCC RATEPAYERS FUNDS !!!
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