Fears of a tight Christmas

Friday, November 8th, 2013

Charities are bracing themselves for an influx of more than 40,000 struggling Kiwi families who can’t afford to serve Christmas dinner or put presents under the tree this year.

The Salvation Army expects a third more New Zealand families will need their help this year compared to last, as lower-income households grapple to recover from the recession and adjust to rising living costs.

Major Pam Waugh said high demand last Christmas and the number of people using the year-round services indicated need was rising. Continue reading

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Tags: Child Poverty, Christmas, Poverty, Salvation Army

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