These helplines are for household goods, food and essential items and financial support during the response to COVID-19.  

• Te Ranga Tupua Collective Iwi Response - for help, advice and support for whānau in the Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu, Mōkai Pātea and South Taranaki Region - 0800 202 004 
• Whanganui City Mission (Foodbank) - providing packages to families/whānau - 06 345 2139 
• Marton Combined Churches Foodbank - 022 105 1237 
• The Government Helpline - for people who aren’t sure who to talk to -  0800 779 997. Open 8am-5pm, 7 days a week

• Koha Shed - 88 Duncan Street, Whanganui East, Whanganui, 0274 040 240 www.facebook.com/thekohashed/ 
• Peoples Centre Whanganui – a free advocacy service providing information and support for beneficiaries and low income workers - Suite 8D Wicksteed Terrace Whanganui, 06 345 8656 wpcentre1@gmail.com, www.whanganuipeoplescentre.nz  

• Samaritans – confidential, non‑judgemental & non‑religious support – 24/7. 0800 726 666 www.samaritans.org.nz/
• Work and Income - information and support for people affected by COVID-19 - https://workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/index.html 0800 559 009

Financial support

• For existing MSD clients or NZ residents needing financial support please ring Work and Income on 0800 559 009. Open 7am-6pm (Monday - Friday) and 8am-1pm (Saturday). 
• Foreign nationals who do not qualify for other support can still access support through CDEM Groups – contact them through the Government Helpline.