Rotorua Salvation Army social worker Suzy King loves her job and even though it's still the first week of the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal she has been blown away by how generous people are at this time of year.
Mrs King started her job in June, and as part of her role she sources food for the foodbank and makes sure the Sallies have enough staff on board.
She said a majority of the workers were volunteers who all worked hard to not only provide food for those in need, but also other services.
"Initially coming in for food might be that one thing they say they need, but then there might be other needs. It's great that we've got a social worker on board here, we have a budget adviser and then we also work really closely with our family store who provide furniture, whiteware and clothing.
"We try and make it a one stop shop, however if we don't have the service we just get on to our local community agencies and refer them on."