Two Ford Transit vans will be collecting Christmas cheer for many people in need and support Auckland City Mission’s “Become Someone’s Angel” appeal programme.
The Ford Motor Company of New Zealand is loaning out a Transit Cargo and a Transit Custom to help the Mission’s drivers collect donations, deliver parcels and transport supplies from a warehouse to the Auckland City Mission in the city on Hobson Street.
It is the third year Ford has donated the use of Transit vehicles to the Mission.
The two Ford Transits will be visiting hundreds of schools, businesses and organisations to collect donations from around the greater Auckland area.
The Mission is distributing thousands of food parcels and presents to families living in desperate need, as well as the 2,000 guests at their Christmas Lunch.
“This time of year is the busiest for the Auckland City Mission,” says Ford NZ managing director Simon Rutherford.
“We’re glad to be supporting the Mission and helping with the impressive level of logistics they undertake during the appeal,” says Rutherford.
It’s an incredible amount of collecting and distribution so having the vans to offer is perfect. It’s what Transits do best, and it is a great way for us to support the Mission’s important work.”
The “Become someone’s Angel” is an Auckland City Mission appeal that is running now through to early January.
The City Mission needs to raise $1.3 million this Christmas to provide Aucklanders in desperate need of food, medical care, advocacy, and support.
