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We actively serve our community through a range of initiatives and school programmes. Everything we do is for the wellbeing of our community, and we couldn’t be prouder of what our team achieves every week.

Food Bank

Food Bank

Food Bank

Salt, in partnership with Northgate Baptist Church, run a food bank every Monday. Thanks to our generous donors and volunteers, we are able to support individuals and whānau in the North Auckland region with one of the most basic human needs.

You can apply to receive support from the food bank through the online form through the link below. If you reside outside our catchment area, consult local food banks or find Auckland-wide assistance here.

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Youth Programmes

Children & Youth Work

24-7 Youth Work

24-7 Youth Work

We have had the privilege of working closely with Orewa College since 2015. Currently, we have five youth workers based at Orewa College, working under the nationwide 24-7 Youth Work Programme. Our team work closely with the College's Guidance Department, and teaching staff, to offer a relationship based mentoring programme to students needing additional support and friendship.

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Big Buddy Mentoring

The Big Buddy Mentoring programme has been designed to complement the 24-7 initiative. We currently provide four Youth Workers who are placed across six local primary schools. This programme helps young people thrive through positive mentoring and relationship building.

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Big Buddy Mentoring
Wellbeing Programme

Wellbeing Programme

Our Youth Wellbeing facilitators lead a variety of programmes across schools in the Orewa Kahui Ako (a cluster of 7 schools on the Hibiscus Coast with a combined student population of approx. 4500). Delivered in small groups, these programmes offer early intervention for tamariki needing additional support, and equip them with tools for developing emotional regulation, resilience, and positive relationships.

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Move & Groove

Movement Programme

Move & Groove

Move & Groove is a music and movement programme for adults with disabilities and their caregivers running every Tuesday during the school term (please note caregivers are required to stay onsite).

You are welcome to bring your own lunch from 12.00pm and the music is pumping from 1.00pm-2.00pm. Tea and coffee are provided and we ask for a small contribution of $5 per client which goes towards the running costs of the programme.

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OUR ACCOUNTABILITY

Impact Reports

Every Monday, we deliver food parcels to members of our community. Thanks to our generous donors and volunteers, we are able to support individuals and whānau on the Hibiscus Coast with one of the most basic human needs.

Download Food Bank Accountability Report June 2025 Download Food Bank Accountability Report December 2024 Download Food Bank Accountability Report June 2024

The Big buddy Mentoring programme has been designed to compliment the 24-7 initiative. We currently provide four Youth Workers who are placed across six local primary schools. This programme helps young people thrive through positive mentoring and relationship building.

Download Primary Project Impact Report Term 2 2025 Download Primary Project Impact Report Term 1 2025 Download Primary Project Impact Report Term 4 2024 Download Primary Projects Impact Report Term 3 2024

Our Youth Wellbeing facilitators lead a variety of programmes across schools in the Orewa Kahui Ako (a cluster of 7 schools on the Hibiscus Coast with a combined student population of approx. 4500). These programmes address specific needs in relation to the behavioural, emotional, social, and general wellbeing of students experiencing increased anger, loss, grief, disengagement, and adverse weather events.

Download Youth Wellbeing Impact Report Term 2 2025 Download Youth Wellbeing Impact Report Term 1 2025 Download Youth Wellbeing Impact Report Term 4 2024 Download Youth Wellbeing Impact Report Term 3 2024

We have had the privilege of working closely with Orewa College since 2015. Currently, we have five youth workers based at Orewa College, working under the nationwide 24-7 Youth Programme. Our team work closely with the College's Guidance Department, and teaching staff, to offer a relationship based mentoring programme to students needing additional support and friendship.

Download 24-7 Impact Report Term 2 2025 Download 24-7 Impact Report Term 1 2025 Download 24-7 Impact Report Term 4 2024 Download 24-7 Impact Report Term 3 2024