Take Them a Meal

Take Them a Meal Dinner; it's always needed but there are some times in life when it's almost impossible to even think about.

Through sickness, new baby, death or other seasons, we want to be able to support families in our community by providing home cooked meals.

23/06/2026

“Others are more in need”

Sometimes when we offer a meal, people tell us that “others are more in need.” We always respond with honesty: no matter your background or situation, there are moments when a meal simply gives you one less thing to worry about. It can remind you that you are loved, thought of and cared for.
The beauty of kai/food, is that it is never a solitary thing, there is always more than one person in the story. Sharing a meal is a way of connecting, of reminding each other that we’re not alone.
Over the past few weeks, we’ve given meals for so many different reasons: loss, illness, recovery from surgery, life stress, financial pressure, a new baby. Every week brings different circumstances and every one of them is valid.
We give without judgement and always with care.
We see you ❤️

National Volunteer WeekTo our incredible Take Them a Meal Taranaki volunteers, thank you for the kindness and care you s...
17/06/2026

National Volunteer Week
To our incredible Take Them a Meal Taranaki volunteers, thank you for the kindness and care you show our community. Every meal you prepare and every delivery you make brings comfort, support and connection to families across our region.
Your generosity reminds people that they are not alone and that Taranaki is a place where we look out for one another. From New Plymouth to Hāwera and everywhere in between, your efforts truly make a difference.
We appreciate you today and every day.
With heartfelt thanks 🙏

05/06/2026

At TTAM we feel so privileged to offer support to our community, and we feel so grateful to receive positive feedback for our services.
Thanks so much Kirsty Stewart for your kind words of support:

“I have had the privilege of using this service several times for family members and friends who were going through some really tough times, and I honestly can't speak highly enough of it.

Each time I have reached out, the kindness and generosity shown by Julia and the team has been incredible. The meals have provided comfort, relief, and one less thing to worry about during difficult periods.

This group does far more than deliver food—it delivers support, compassion, and a sense of community when people need it most. I am deeply grateful that this service exists and for the difference it has made to people I care about.”

The Inglewood Lions are holding their annual Book Sale this weekend at the Inglewood Club.Saturday 23 May — 9:00am to 4:...
20/05/2026

The Inglewood Lions are holding their annual Book Sale this weekend at the Inglewood Club.
Saturday 23 May — 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday 24 May — 10:00am to 2:00pm

If you’re able, please consider popping along to fill your bookshelf. There’s always a great range and every purchase helps support local groups.

Take Them a Meal are fortunate to be one of the groups receiving support from the proceeds and we’re incredibly grateful for the Lions’ generosity and community spirit

16/05/2026

Whanau x
We are wanting to wrap as much love as we can around a mother and her son by supporting them with any meals/ baking we can.
- The mum is gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian.
- The son is gluten free and dairy free but not vegetarian.

We are putting it out there as with these dietary needs we don’t have anything on hand. Anything you can contribute will be received with so much gratitude.

Thank you for helping surround them in care.
Please comment or private message to arrange delivery/collection or for more info.

xJxJ

A huge thank you to Uhlenberg Haulage for their recent $500 donation. We truly appreciate local businesses who choose to...
08/05/2026

A huge thank you to Uhlenberg Haulage for their recent $500 donation. We truly appreciate local businesses who choose to support our community in such a meaningful way.

Sometimes all it takes is a conversation…A chat with one of our team clearly set something in motion because not long after we had a phone call with Daryl wanting to help. We’re grateful for the generosity and the willingness to step forward from the community minded Uhlenberg Haulage.

We know a business like theirs will be feeling the fuel pinch which makes the donation from them even more appreciated.

Thanks again to the Uhlenberg Haulage team!

07/05/2026

We’re thrilled to be involved in this wonderful community event and would love your support!

If anyone has any books they would like to donate — adults’, children’s, or any others — to the Inglewood Lions Book Sale on 23 & 24 May, they can be dropped off at Julia McNeil’s, 135 Heta Road, tomorrow (Friday) or Saturday morning.

TTAM is very excited to be one of the recipients of this amazing event. Please support the book sale by donating books or coming along for a shop. Every bit of support is greatly appreciated!

03/05/2026

Thank you to you…and you…and you!

…We’d love to thank each person by name, you jolly deserve it! Unfortunately doing that isn’t manageable or in line with what everyone is comfortable with. Please know that whether you do or have cooked, donated ingredients or money, shared home‑grown produce, offered meat, gave time, or helped with transport, it has all been equally valued.What matters is the collective care and we’re deeply grateful for all of it. So thank you our precious people. You make the world a better place!

We will continue to acknowledge on our page business contributions when they’re happy for us to do so, as it’s important to us that community‑minded businesses receive support in return. Keep an eye out this week as we’ll be recognising a recent donation that meant a lot.

04/04/2026

We had such a great time recently being interviewed on access radio!

A big thank you to Marlina Curtis and Olena for such a warm, welcoming conversation about the work we do in the community with Take Them A Meal. We loved the chance to share a little more about what we’re passionate about and why it matters so much.

We were also so touched by their kindness in gifting us some beautiful spices from the range — such a generous and thoughtful gesture!

Grateful for opportunities like this to spread the word and celebrate the power of community 💛

A big shout out to the ‘New Plymouth Girls’ High Shcool’ food and nutrition class who generously donated 18 individual p...
01/04/2026

A big shout out to the ‘New Plymouth Girls’ High Shcool’ food and nutrition class who generously donated 18 individual pasta meals! We are incredibly grateful to the amazing students who prepared these delicious meals to help members within our community! 💛

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