Celebrating Corporate Partnerships

In July, we hosted a team from Woolworths NZ, led by Managing Director Spencer Sonn for our Open Doors afternoon. This initiative is impactful and motivational, growing the depth of connection between Woolworths and The Salvation Army.

The afternoon comprised a tour of The Salvation Army Auckland facilities, interspersed with keynote presentations during the day. The team from Woolworths visited Royal Oak Community Ministries and Social Housing, and the new Hauora Medical Centre. A real highlight was having Commissioner Mark Campbell, our territorial leader present. It was great to have him involved with our highly valued corporate partner.

This opportunity gave key executives from Woolworths a deeper knowledge of our work and purpose. We are so grateful for the support of Woolworths, for their Winter and Christmas Appeals, donations of rescued food for our 68 foodbanks and their partnership with The Foodbank Project. Corporate partnerships add depth to our work, allowing us to support our frontline staff with funding for vital work towards food security and wraparound care such as counselling, lifestyle programmes and social work.