Your support of our Christmas Appeal is truly valued, deeply appreciated, and greatly needed.

Every day, families and individuals in our community face challenges that can make it hard to cover the basics — whether that’s putting food on the table, paying the bills, or staying connected. Your donation helps us provide practical support, care, and hope when it’s needed most.

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference and stays right here in our local community. Together, we can make sure people have the help they need to get through tough times and move toward a stronger future.

Thank you for your generosity.

For more information, please get in touch.

  • Your donations are very much appreciated and will go a long way towards helping us provide a range of services for our community.

    Donations can be made directly to our bank account below or through the payment screen above.

    Account Name: Alpine Community Development Trust 

    Account Number:03-1739-0059339-00

    Please click here to make contact if you would prefer your donation to be tagged to a specific aspect of our service.

    Please ensure your contact details are included so that we can provide you with a letter of acknowledgement.

  • Foodbank donations

    Donations to the Foodbank are gratefully received and can be dropped off at the Wānaka Community Hub or in the marked bin at New World Wānaka and New World Three Parks.

    In particular, we are always in need of: rice and pasta; pasta sauces; meats (we have a freezer); canned fish; crackers, biscuits and muesli bars; baking goods; toiletries and sanitary items; and breakfast foods.

  • Community Link coordinate a number of voluntary services, for which opportunities often arise.

    Vacancies will be advertised on our website, social media and on the Volunteer South website.

    These include:

    • Foodbank
    • Meals on Wheels
    • Justices of the Peace
    • Family Support Programme

    If you are interested in volunteering in some other capacity, for example volunteering your professional skills or services, please get in touch with us.

Thank you for making a difference this Christmas!

This appeal shows the true strength of our community.

Every donation and every act of support demonstrated that we are a community who cares. Because of you, families across the Upper Clutha will share food, connection, and importantly hope this Christmas, all the while strengthening our community. Thank you, and together, everyone can make a difference.

We are very grateful for the support of the following:

Season of Giving Partner

Festive Friend

Christmas Helper

Inkind Support

Individual "Elves” Helpers .

  • Carolyn Catt

  • Ross Carrick

  • Penny Deans

  • K-os Accounting

  • Tracy Gibson

  • Joy and Kevin Harvey

  • Belinda Innes

  • Ann-Louise Stokes

    Please make contact with us if you have supported us and we have not mentioned you