LIFE Community
Bringing Help and Hope
Who We Are
LIFE Community exists to serve individuals and whānau across Aotearoa with practical care, compassion, and dignity. Whether it’s a warm meal at one of our LIFE Community Kitchens, access to education and training, or wraparound support in times of crisis, our mission is to bring help and hope – one life at a time. We believe that together, we can reverse the cycle of poverty in Aotearoa by being the hands and feet of Jesus to whānau we meet.
Guided by our values of Mana, Ako, and Whanaungatanga, we’re mobilising our church to be the hands and feet of Jesus—serving with compassion, growing through connection, and transforming lives with love in action.
What We Do
Christmas Box
What started as a small initiative has now become one of New Zealand’s largest Christmas charity initiatives, making Christmas possible for more than 37,000 families each year.
Community Kitchens
LIFE Community Kitchens operates in 10 locations across Auckland, providing over 2000 meals each week to the community within a a friendly whanau environment.
LIFE Homes
Providing 24/7 support and care for our residents with intellectual disability, we create environments that mirror both a flatting experience and family life that would not happen elsewhere.
Education and Social Services
Retraining or learning new skills open up a world of opportunities. Our training establishments and quality education services provide courses for over 1,300 learners.
