Give to foodbank appeal, urges mayor

Rotorua Lakes Council partnership adviser Heather Pearson kicks off the council's contribution to the Rotorua Daily Post Salvation Army foodbank appeal. Photo / Ben Fraser

Rotorua's mayor has issued a challenge to businesses to get into the giving spirit.

Rotorua Lakes Council has got behind the Rotorua Daily Post Christmas Appeal which aims to raise food and money for the Salvation Army foodbank.

Council staff are being asked to place food items in the Christmas boxes underneath the Christmas tree in the customer services area.

Mayor Steve Chadwick said she was "rapt" the council had got behind the appeal and encouraged others to get involved.

"When a community comes together and does things the Rotorua way we show we really are a caring community."

On Friday, Crown research institute Scion will launch its annual raffle with all proceeds going to the Salvation Army foodbank. It has been just over two weeks since the Rotorua Daily Post launched its appeal but already locals and businesses are signing on to help out.

Last year, Scion staff collected 1145 items worth more than $2000 for the Salvation Army as part of the appeal.

-If your workplace, school or organisation is fundraising for the appeal, get in touch as we would love to share your efforts.