Ms Stephens said the Foodbank needed non-perishable food to help it through Christmas and tide it over until next year.
"People get pleasure out of giving, it's better to give then receive and the demand is so great. We need to build up a stockpile before Christmas."
Make your donations of non-perishable food at the Rotorua Daily Post office: 1143 Hinemoa St or the Salvation Army's Community Ministries, 1188 Amohia St.
You can also donate money at BNZ: The Salvation Army Rotorua, Reference: Foodbank, Acc: 02-0416-0024233-00. If any organisations, schools or individuals are organising a fundraising event, please let us know by emailing news@dailypost.co.nz or contacting reporter Kyra Dawson on (07) 349 7477.