She said people could also donate unwanted clothing, children's toys, books, furniture and any other household items to help the families.
"Often these women and their families come to us with nothing, so if you have anything lying around that you don't use, please bring it in, it will make such a difference," she said.
She said people could drop the items off at the refuge's office on Pererika St.
Women's Refuge New Zealand spokeswoman Kiri Hannifin said the organisation helps more than 20,000 New Zealanders every year.
She said the organisation's 24 hour crisis line receives at least one call every nine minutes.
Earlier this week the Government announced a $9.4 million package of measures to tackle domestic violence, which included extending GPS-tracking devices to a greater number of domestic violence offenders, as well as for victims, who may need to alert police in an emergency to their exact location.
Prime Minister John Key said about half of all homicides and violent offences were related to domestic violence, and on average, 14 women, seven men, and eight children are killed by a member of their family every year.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
-Donate goods by dropping them off at the refuge's office or by calling (07) 349 0852. Sometimes volunteers are available to come and pick up the items.
-Donate money by going to the refuge's office or keeping an eye out for volunteers collecting donations around Rotorua streets every Wednesday this month, starting next week.
-The Waiariki Women's Refuge is at 86 Pererika St. The office is open from 9am to 2pm Monday to Friday. To contact the office call (07) 349 0852.
-For more information visit the Waiariki Women's Refuge Facebook page.