Care For Families NZ

Care For Families NZ We are a registered not for profit providing free care packs for families in neonatal units, bereavement packs for baby loss or Aroha Packs across NZ

We are always needing donations, everything and anything from small items like clothing, baby wash and lotion, baby baths etc. to larger items like cots, capsules and prams, etc. Whatever prem, baby or children related items you no longer require or feel that you would like to donate goes a long way. Our organization was started when I was still doing home schooling and sitting home the one day lo

oking through freecycle and noticed the alarming amount of posts from parents who were truly battling and were happy to receive anything just to take care of there kids. I started talking to some of the mums and got to know there situations and decided I wanted to make a change, why couldn't people that no longer needed their items pass it on for a good cause? I started with a lovely lady who had a young baby and a toddler and everything in her house had been destroyed by mould and they didn't have the finances to move, so we bought with our own money a cot, change table, clothes, etc. and took it through. She didn't say much and I walked away feeling defeated till about an hour later when I received a txt saying she was over whelmed and in tears as she had never expected a blessing like that, and it was right there and then our organization was born. We were on and off for a while as I got married and tried to start a family of my own which proved slightly harder then expected and after finally finding out we were pregnant with our son and one very long and difficult pregnancy our miracle was born at exactly 33 weeks weighing 1.9kgs. It was then that we expanded to help families with prems as we as a young newly married couple new just how hard and financially straining it could be having a prem. I am so happy to finaly be completely up and running and cant wait to touch many lives as we launch into this full on, and I am truly grateful for and looking forward to all the help from all our wonderful volunteers, sponsors and donors. You dont always relise but the things that seem least important to you can change someone elses life.

Been a busy Day Packing!! Biggest Thank you ever!! To everyone that's responded so far we were able to get today's packs...
04/06/2026

Been a busy Day Packing!!

Biggest Thank you ever!! To everyone that's responded so far we were able to get today's packs out and just in time as have just had another big order come in today!!

You are all Amazing!!
Here is a sneak peek of some of the boxes we did today and ill post in our stories what we are low on for those that would like to know what specifically they can contribute towards!! :)

We are running on fumes and need you now more than ever!!!We have more orders coming in then ever before, just today had...
03/06/2026

We are running on fumes and need you now more than ever!!!

We have more orders coming in then ever before, just today had another 10 urgent orders come in, babies born prem that have gone home with no clothes or nappies that fit, a teeny tiny bubba that's only 470gms!! Women suddenly facing horrible cancer journies, the need just keeps coming in but the donations arent.
We have no more books, no more teddies, nearly no blankets, no newborn girl bodysuits, no 0-3m Girl bodysuits, no toiletries, no nappies and no wipes and that list continues (will take photos when im packing up tomorrow).
I've just purchased essentials needed for the packs im making tomorrow but it has drained our account, leaving no fall back for other packs or running costs.

If you have preloved items to donate please get in touch to find out how you can send them or drop them to us and if you are able to make a donation even if its just $1 then please do so. If every follower donates just $1 that would be over $10,000 and we could fully restock on all our urgent essentials!! And if you spread the word and encourage a friend to donate a $1 that amount would even double.
Every single person matters and everyone playing a part makes a massive difference in the lives of those we help ❤️

84 packs this week all heading off with the courier Yay!!Big Thanks to Aramax :)
28/05/2026

84 packs this week all heading off with the courier Yay!!
Big Thanks to Aramax :)

Time to do a massive shout out to all our incredible sponsors and supporters!! 💛We’re nearly halfway through this week’s...
27/05/2026

Time to do a massive shout out to all our incredible sponsors and supporters!! 💛

We’re nearly halfway through this week’s packs, with 31 out of 80 already completed, and I’m honestly just blown away by the love and support behind every single one.

To everyone who sends in preloved items, handmade goodies, supplies, and donations — thank you. Every item is packed with so much care and kindness, and it truly makes a difference for the families receiving them.

And to our amazing partners and sponsors — we simply could not do what we do without you. Your support helps us continue reaching families during some of the hardest moments of their lives.

A huge thank you to:

✨ Brake Auto Services
✨ Grin
✨ Aramax
✨ Brighter Babes
✨ Synergistic Accounting
✨ COGS
✨ East Coast Bays Carriers
✨ Ethos & Co
✨ Webstack
✨ Small Babies
✨ My Wonderland
✨ Little Delights
✨ Ascension PC
✨️Sweet Dreams Photography

Thank you for standing beside us and helping make these care packs possible. We appreciate every single one of you more than words can say 💛

Happy Mothers Day, hope every mumma out there has an amazing Blessed day ❤️
09/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day, hope every mumma out there has an amazing Blessed day ❤️

Yay!! It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday 💜For many, this is such a beautiful and exciting day to celebrate our amazing mums a...
07/05/2026

Yay!! It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday 💜

For many, this is such a beautiful and exciting day to celebrate our amazing mums and all they do.

But for some, Mother’s Day can also be incredibly difficult.

To the mums mourning the loss of a baby and with empty arms this Mother’s Day…
To the mums who have had to leave everything behind to escape unsafe environments to protect their babies…
To the women who feel deep in their hearts they were meant to be mums, but that dream hasn’t yet become reality…
To the mums showing up every single day while facing overwhelming health challenges, chronic illness, disability, or mental health battles that can make even getting out of bed feel impossible…
To the mums cherishing every precious moment because they don’t know how many Mother’s Days they may have left…

We see you. We admire your strength. And you deserve to be acknowledged too 💜

These are only a few of the many stories carried quietly by incredible women every day.

This has been sitting heavily on our hearts, and although it’s very last minute, we wanted to do something small to remind some special mums that they are seen, valued, and deeply appreciated.

So this year, we have put together a small number of special Mother’s Day gifts to bless some deserving mums in our community.

Due to limited funding, we have only been able to create a small number of these care packages, so we would love your help nominating someone truly deserving to receive one.

Every mum is doing an incredible job, and we know motherhood is never easy 💜 We’ll also be doing a special Mother’s Day appreciation post where everyone can tag and celebrate the amazing mums in their lives.

But for these gifts, we would especially love nominations for mums facing difficult circumstances like those mentioned above — including yourself if needed.

Because many of these situations are deeply personal and sensitive, you are more than welcome to send your nomination to us privately via message.

We can’t wait to bless as many beautiful mummas as possible this Mother’s Day 💐

💜 URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED – ROTORUA BRANCH 💜Our Rotorua branch is urgently needing:• Prem & newborn clothing• Nappies• Wip...
02/05/2026

💜 URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED – ROTORUA BRANCH 💜

Our Rotorua branch is urgently needing:
• Prem & newborn clothing
• Nappies
• Wipes
• Baby toiletries

Heather is doing an incredible job supporting families on our behalf, and we are so grateful for everything she does. The SCBU unit truly relies on and appreciates these care packs, with many families arriving in extremely difficult circumstances. These packs provide comfort, relief, and love during some of the hardest moments.

If you are able to help, donations can be made today using the reference “Rotorua” to:

Care for Families Trust
03-0123-0524744-000

Or items can be sent directly to:
28 Burton Place, Rotorua

Thank you so much for your ongoing support of our families 💜

💜 Massive Thank You 💜A huge thank you to the Taiaotea Trust for your incredibly kind sponsorship of The Progress Hall in...
02/05/2026

💜 Massive Thank You 💜

A huge thank you to the Taiaotea Trust for your incredibly kind sponsorship of The Progress Hall in Browns Bay yesterday. Your support was beyond appreciated and made such a huge difference to our event.

We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our community and the work we do for families across NZ 💜

Wahoo!! You are all awesome 👌🏻Today was such an incredible day — together we raised an amazing $531!! 🎉💛It was so lovely...
02/05/2026

Wahoo!! You are all awesome 👌🏻

Today was such an incredible day — together we raised an amazing $531!! 🎉💛

It was so lovely getting to connect with the community, meet so many beautiful people, and give back at the same time. The support and response today absolutely blew us away and we genuinely had so much fun doing it!

Because of that… we’ve decided this definitely won’t be the last one 👏🏻 We’ll now be aiming to do these pop-up fundraiser events 3–4 times per year!

Now we need your help deciding where to head next 👀

If you’re in North Auckland, drop your suburb/area in the comments below and we’ll let you know where Care for Families NZ will be popping up next 💕

If you're in or around Browns Bay, make sure to head down to the Progress Hall today and grab yourself a bargain while s...
02/05/2026

If you're in or around Browns Bay, make sure to head down to the Progress Hall today and grab yourself a bargain while supporting Care for Families NZ! 💛

We’ve got loads of great finds available and every purchase helps us continue supporting families in need across New Zealand.

Come say hi — we’re here until 3:30pm 🎉

Address

Bute Road, Browns Bay
Auckland

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+64212306965

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