red shIeld appeal 2025
One step away from supporting Kiwis in need.
There are Kiwis across New Zealand living on the edge. So many people who are one step away from disaster and chaos.
Every year, The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal is a lifeline for Kiwis in desperate need. With the cost-of-living crisis hitting hard, even working families are struggling to afford the basics: kai, kāinga, and whānau (food, housing, and family stability).
Your support means more than just a meal or a bed for the night. It provides wraparound care that helps people rebuild their lives. From budgeting advice and addiction recovery to counselling and transitional housing, you can give people a hand up and create lasting change.
Right now, demand for food assistance is 40% higher than in 2019. Your generosity can make sure struggling families don’t go without.
But you can help:
Take a step with us today. Donate using the button below or learn more from the official Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal webpage:
