After 11 years as the assistant manager at the Rotorua Salvation Army Family Store, Margaret Stephens wasn't ready to step away completely when it came time to retire.
Ms Stephens now volunteers at the Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank for about five hours a week.
The Rotorua Daily Post Salvation Army Foodbank Christmas Appeal is under way and Ms Stephens is encouraging locals to get involved and donate.
She began working at the Sallies because she "just wanted to help people" and it was something good she could do for the community that also got her out of the house.
"It's always important to give help, it's a never-ending story. The demand is always there."