Most people we have come in, come in to us as people that are going through some real, real hard times in their life. They don't know where else to go to.
"People who've got no money, we'll make sure they've got a shirt or a coat or dress or pants - whatever they need," Mr Caughey said.
The Cross is open on weekdays from 8.30am-12.30pm, and people can drop in for a hot drink and a bite to eat, as well as some fellowship, he said.
"Most people we have come in, come in to us as people that are going through some real, real hard times in their life. They don't know where else to go to. They've walked past and they've seen it and they popped in."
Mr Caughey said they had 40-50 regulars, and would get up to 20 people coming in on any given day.
The Cross and the Gonville Christian Fellowship are connected with Clifflife Church in Castlecliff, as well as with Mr Caughey's mentor, pastor Eugene Katene at St Mark's Church on Puriri Street.
Clifflife pastor Jason Malcolm said the three churches worked "in unity" and supported each other.
Now The Cross was established in town, its goal was to "go out into the city centre and actually engage people and offer them a place to be able to come and connect with other people and to be encouraged", Mr Malcolm said.
Mr Caughey said they have held "family days" in the past where they do a hangi and have bouncy castles and activities for families.
The events are free to attend and they plan to hold another one when the weather gets better.
Mr Caughey hoped to get in touch with other churches around Whanganui and "see what we can do as a collective body" to help the community, whether it be through providing food, clothing, or accommodation, or fellowship to those who needed it.
