11 Aug 2020

Covid-19: Red cross giving away $40k of food vouchers a day

From , 6:00 am on 11 August 2020

The New Zealand Red Cross is giving out $NZ40,000 dollars worth of food vouchers a day to foreigners stranded by Covid-19 and is warning the crisis is worsening daily.

Among those receiving help are backpackers sleeping in cars, and a seasonal worker from Vanuatu who has recently given birth.

Anusha Bradley reports.

Gonzálo Javier Hernández who received support through Visitor Care Manaaki Manhuhiri, with Audrey Tolua our Humanitarian Development Engagement Manager in Hawke’s Bay

Gonzálo Javier Hernández who received support through Visitor Care Manaaki Manhuhiri, with Audrey Tolua our Humanitarian Development Engagement Manager in Hawke’s Bay Photo: NZ Red Cross