Pātaka Kai - Food Pantry

Manākitanga is one of the most important concepts to Māori people as it secures the strength of our whānau (families) and community.

Whakataukī (Māōri Proverb)

E iti noa ana, nā te aroha.
Although it is small, it is given with love.

On our learning journey, when learning about traditional methods of storing kai such as kumara in pātaka (storehouse - raised upon posts to store food), we also discovered ‘Pātaka Kai’ (free food pantries) which are a fantastic free way of sharing and giving back to our communities today.

Our children will be setting up a school food pantry to share with our community on Friday 15th September from 2.00-2.45 pm outside our kura (school) office, which we welcome you to come and enjoy - please bring friends and family too.

If you are willing and able to donate any fresh produce, canned food and/or baking, a small amount per family would be greatly appreciated. Food items can be delivered to Tūī Rua or inside the school office.

Item Ideas (that do not require refrigeration)

• Fresh fruits or vegetables
• Carrots, potatoes, pumpkin, kumara
• Fresh herbs
• Canned foods and non perishable items
• Pet food
• Canned food only please
• Plastic bags (e.g. bread bags), paper bags, ice cream containers etc for families to collect and transport items home in
• Home baking

Any ideas are welcome - food that can be stored in a container and does not require refrigeration or heating

Please list if GF, DF, Vegan, etc. It would be preferable if items are small so can easily be shared out (e.g. cupcakes, not cakes

Thank you so much for your incredible support!