Community | Compassion | Support
Compassion in action – supporting communities in need
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We are here to serve
1,895,434
meals served face-to-face across the globe
In addition to the numbers above, RRT volunteers have donated millions of meals and counting through our iconic Food Box initiative. RRT displays care and compassion to people in crisis, providing free catering assistance and tangible support to emergency services, government and charitable organisations. Our team of volunteers are mobilised across the globe to serve where and when it is needed most.
Our volunteers
14,500
people that care
Everyday in some small way, RRT volunteers lend a helping hand to people in need. Established in 2013 by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC), RRT is inspired by community spirit and the gift of giving, and is a way for our community to put our faith into action.
Our reach
16
countries
We deliver help and hope to people across the globe with teams in Australia, the United Kingdom, North & South America, the Caribbean, Canada, New Zealand and throughout Europe including Poland and Ukraine. Together we are Brethren.
New Zealand Who We Support
Emergency & Disaster Relief
When natural disasters unfold, you can count on the Rapid Relief Team to be on the front line serving emergency service personnel with quality food and refreshments, and providing tangible support to those in need.
Learn moreHomelessness, Poverty & Hardship
RRT has a heart for the homeless, and supports homeless missions across the globe by serving meals and donating blankets and other essential items.
Learn moreYouth
RRT volunteers help bring joy into the life of disadvantaged youth by supporting youth-focused charities that empower young people to grow beyond adversities.
Learn moreHealth & Disability
When it comes to health and disability, RRT steps in to support government and charitable organisations that raise vital funds and awareness for related causes.
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Help us make a differenceContribute through monthly or one-off donations and support the Rapid Relief Team’s work across New Zealand
Contribute through monthly or one-off donations and support the Rapid Relief Team’s work across New Zealand
The Legacy Church group in Palmerston North does amazing work supporting less fortunate local families by providing a free dinner every Monday night at 6pm 🤗 🍽️ In support of what they do for our community we offered to cook the volunteers a BBQ lunch on Monday to celebrate their efforts 💓 #rrtcares
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Thank you so much it was beautiful
Wow! Thanks Central South Island Charity Bike Ride for the framed T-Shirt ❤️👕 We were lucky enough to be part of the event again this year, providing meals for the riders as they biked 385km over 3 days, raising around $140,000 for charities throughout South Canterbury 👏 2024 marked the 20th year of the Central South Island Charity Bike Ride, and to-date they have raised an impressive $2.6M 🤑 😍 #rrtcares
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Congratulations to BOTH teams on the impressive total raised!
A good feeling handing over this cheque to Hospice South Canterbury for the funds we raised at the recent Caroline Bay Rock & Hop Gala Day in Timaru 💵 Hospice does an amazing job throughout NZ, providing palliative care for those we love 🤗 😇 #RRTcares Hospice NZ – Living Every Moment
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Lovely photo Kim Rogers
Kudos to the amazing firefighters who battled the blaze at Lee Stream in Dunedin yesterday 👏 RRT was pleased to be able to support the crews with a hot meal as they worked on getting the vegetation fire under control🔥 🚒#rrtcares Fire and Emergency NZ Otago - Fire and Emergency
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