When a baby is unwell, when exhaustion hits, when there’s no support nearby, dinner doesn’t stop. That’s where Bellyful steps in.
Across Aotearoa, Bellyful volunteers come together to cook and deliver nourishing, ready-to-heat meals to whānau who need a moment to breathe. Your support this Mother’s Day helps make that possible, backing both the meals and the community of volunteers and support behind them.
Every $20 you donate will help nourish whānau and connect communities.
Make a donation to Bellyful in someone’s name — a meaningful Mother's Day gift that brings real relief to a whānau who need it most.
After you choose your gift, you can download an e-card to print, wrap up, or share yourself, or email it directly to the lucky recipient.
“Bellyful meant my husband could have readymade meals as partners aren’t fed in the children’s ward ... It meant he could come to the hospital after work."
"Bellyful supported us in a way we could not articulate aside from saying you actually kept us afloat in what felt like a sinking situation. Thank you doesn't cover it.”
“I cried when receiving both my deliveries … thank you for allowing a wee breath amidst some challenging times.”
"Having the peace of mind of ready-made meals in the freezer has been a godsend – especially for our son – who also loves the Bolognese mince and lasagne!”
Happy Mother's Day
From exhausted new parents to overwhelmed whānau, Bellyful is helping lighten the load across Aotearoa. Our latest survey shows the power of a simple meal—91% of families said it gave them a break when they needed it most, and 97% felt supported without judgement. As one parent shared: “You actually kept us afloat in what felt like a sinking situation.”
This year Bellyful is on track to serve over 7,000 families more than 40,000 meals, including stocking neonatal unit freezers across the motu. Ngā mihi to our amazing volunteers and the generous people backing our mahi. Together, we’re filling freezers, warming hearts, and nourishing communities.
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