Who are we?

Queenstown’s Baskets of Blessing volunteer organisation provides a platform coordinating generous donations of products, time and money to deliver unexpected gift baskets and frozen meal/food packs to locals struggling from unexpected life predicaments. Those impacted range across all ages, socioeconomic groups and cultures. 

Our History

Baskets of Blessing was formed in 2009 and became a Registered Charity in 2019.

What is our purpose?

Our purpose is to build a strong, supportive community through gestures of love and kindness. Increasingly, local individuals and families are facing incredible challenges, typically without family or support networks.

What area do we cover?

We are proud to be extending our services to Arrowtown, Queenstown, Kingston, Glenorchy, Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell, and Wanaka. 

Who do we support?

Recent examples of support has been extended to victims of accidents and illness including terminal illness diagnosis, house-fires, suicides, sudden death, unexpected financial challenges …. i.e.   ANYONE going through unexpected, life impacting challenging times.

What is our Ethos?

Our ethos is to respond to anonymous nominations for meals/food or gift baskets 

without any qualifying criteria or judgement.

How big is our organisation?

We have approximately 50 volunteers who meet to cook and prepare rescued food to turn into delicious, nutritious meals to feed our community and/or deliver each week. Once a month our volunteers meet to make beautiful gift baskets to deliver to people going through hard times to show someone cares.

Where is our Hub?

We operate from the St John’s Presbyterian Church, Cnr of Durham and Berkshire Sts, Arrowtown

When do we operate?

Baskets of Blessing operates every Monday and Thursday

from 10 am to 1 pm

How can I volunteer?

Either connect with us on Facebook

Email us at info@basketsofblesssing.co.nz

OR come on over and join us at the times above.

How can I make a nomination and/or a donation?

Please go to our website to make an anonymous nomination 

for either food, meals and/or gift baskets or to see how to donate.