Pukekohe Salvation Army

11/06/2026

Come join us for church this Sunday! We've been looking at what forms The Salvation Army's way and rule of life - last week we explored holiness 🔥 and this week we'll be looking at service ❤️

Our services are relaxed and casual, great for the whole whānau, and finish with a delicious morning tea and cup of coffee ☕

✝️ weekly services
📆 every Sunday at 10am
📍 1-3 Tobin Street

10/06/2026

Supporting struggling whānau in our community is as easy as donating a few items of kai 🥕🍞🥝🥛🧀

There are three easy ways to help!
💙 donate items online at foodbank.org.nz and select Pukekohe as your foodbank - it's just like online shopping with items coming straight to us!
❤️ drop items into our centre at 1 Tobin Street during office opening hours - Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm
💛 drop NON-PERISHABLE items into the donation bins at the checkout of your local Woolworths store - Pukekohe, Pukekohe South, or Pokeno

Thank you for your support 🥰

08/06/2026

Check out these great tips from our friends at Mai Lighthouse for eating on a budget this winter!

If you and your whānau are struggling with kai, our foodbank is here to help ❤️ the foodbank is open Wednesday and Friday mornings 10am-12pm - no appointment is needed, but bring some ID with you. Our free kai table is also outside Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.

05/06/2026

The ovens are on, the tables are being set - our free community meal is on TONIGHT! Come out of the cold and into the warmth for a cosy dinner and dessert, activities for the kids, and great company and conversation 🥰

Our community meals are for everyone, so whether it's your first time or you've been coming for years, you are welcome!

🍽️ free two-course dinner
📆 TONIGHT
⏰ Dinner starts at 6pm
📍 1-3 Tobin Street

Bring a friend, and we'll see you there! There's room at the table for everyone ❤️

03/06/2026

On Sunday, we started a new series looking at our spiritual formation through The Salvation Army's soldier's covenant, and explored how the covenant could be viewed as a Rule of Life. This is like a trellis, providing a framework for growth 🌿

We're so excited for the next weeks as we dig into what forms our trellis in The Salvation Army, things like holiness, generosity, and service. Come along on Sundays at 10am to find out more! 🔥❤️

✝️ weekly services
📆 every Sunday at 10am
📍 1-3 Tobin Street

01/06/2026

Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa! Happy Samoan Language Week! 🇼🇸

This week in New Zealand, it's Samoa Language Week! We're grateful for a prompt/opportunity to learn more, embrace Fa’a Samoa (the Samoan way) and encourage inclusivity in our settings. How about you? Could you intentionally including a Samoan greeting or learn more about Fa'a Samoa this week?

As one territory across four nations, let's join together in praying for Samoa, including the people and ministry of The Salvation Army Samoa!

Head here for more info about Samoa Language Week: https://www.mpp.govt.nz/programmes-and-funding/pacific-languages/pacific-language-weeks/samoa-language-week/

29/05/2026

Our next community meal is next Friday 5 June - ONE week away!

The nights are getting colder, so come join us in the warmth for a hot meal and cosy conversation 🥰

Our community meals are for everyone, whether you're a single older person looking for company, or a big whānau wanting a fun night out together. With delicious food and activities for the kids, it's a good time all round!

🍽 free two-course dinner
📆 next Friday 5 June
⏰ Dinner starts at 6pm
📍 1-3 Tobin Street

Invite a friend, and we'll see you there! There's room at the table for everyone ❤️

29/05/2026

The Salvation Army says the Budget announced today offers little to nothing for families already struggling and will likely push more whānau into hardship. “We are saddened the government has no plan to achieve the child poverty reduction targets,” says Dr Bonnie Robinson, Director of The Salva...

28/05/2026

Come join us for church this week! ✨

We have an exciting service where we'll be exploring the idea of covenants with God, through the mission of The Salvation Army 🔥

Our services are for everyone of all ages and stages, with good conversation over a delicious morning tea and cup of coffee afterwards 💛 see you there! 🙌

📆 This Sunday
🕛 10am
📍The Salvation Army, 1 Tobin Street

27/05/2026

The government's latest reform risks dismantling the very conditions that make social housing more than just a roof.