Children can’t learn if they're cold, wet, or hungry.
That’s why KidsCan partners with more than 1100 schools and early childhood centres nationwide, providing good food, warm jackets, solid shoes and health products to children in poverty.
With these essentials, children can focus on learning, giving them the fair start they deserve.
But the cost-of-living crisis has hit families hard, and thousands of students still need our help.
We are grateful for the support of our Principal Partner, Meridian Energy.
Our Programmes.
Food
We help feed more than 60,000 children every school day. Schools can order a range of breakfast food, snacks, and hot lunches.
Clothing
We provide shoes and jackets so children arrive at school warm and dry, and can participate in class.
Health
Healthy kids are more present in class – so they can learn. We give a limited range of health items to schools & early childhood centres.
Early childhood support
The early years are crucial to development. We also support under-fives at early childhood centres with lunches, jackets, shoes, gumboots and health products.
