New Social Supermarket for Taranaki

A new Salvation Army social supermarket has launched in New Plymouth, serving the Taranaki community and empowering people and their whānau (families). Located at 118 Powderham Street in central New Plymouth, the social supermarket provides a shop-like setting where people can select their own groceries. The setting preserves dignity and ensures people receive items that suit their specific needs. Taranaki Community Ministries Manager Amy Denham says the social supermarket is part of Te Āhuru Mōwai. The name Te Āhuru Mōwai translates to a safe place or refuge. It serves as a place not only to support the Taranaki community with food, but as part of a support system helping families set goals, organise finances, learn to cook, grow food and more. For the full story, go to saltmagazine.org.nz