Bellyful is a national organisation which aims to have a Bellyful within reach of every family in New Zealand that needs them. It was founded in Franklin in 2009 by Jacqui Ritchie and has since grown to the current number of 25 national branches.
Since 2009 the team of volunteers has delivered over 166,000 meals to more than 30,000 families. Referrals can come from Plunket nurses, midwives, community social workers, family and friends or recipients themselves. Anyone can make a referral via the website: www.bellyful.org.nz but they must have the permission of the whānau first.
"It's a great organisation to be involved in," says Lynley, who is hoping Stratford locals will be keen to get involved in helping out.
An information session is being held on Tuesday next week in Stratford, open to anyone interested in finding out more about the organisation and possibly becoming a volunteer.
The details:
What: Stratford information meeting for Bellyful
When: Tuesday, July 12, 10am
Where: Pregnancy Help, 6 Romeo St, Stratford
More information: www.bellyful.org.nz