Te Kīhini Hupa o Pūaroha

Compassion Soup Kitchen

Two hot meals a day.

Breakfast 7.45 — 8.45 Dinner 4.45 — 5.45

Te Kīhini Hupa o Pūaroha

Compassion Soup Kitchen

Two hot meals a day.

Breakfast 7.45 — 8.45 Dinner 4.45 — 5.45

Te Kīhini Hupa o Pūaroha

Compassion Soup Kitchen

Two hot meals a day.

Breakfast 7.45 — 8.45 Dinner 4.45 — 5.45

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The History

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Open Hours,
Monday to Saturday:

Breakfast:7:45 AM - 8:45 AM
Dinner:4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
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For 125 years the Compassion Soup Kitchen has been a place of warmth, dignity and hope for people doing it tough. Today we serve over 85,000+ meals a year to some of Wellington’s most vulnerable. This mahi is only possible because people like you care.

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Donate to the Soup Kitchen

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Volunteer at the Soup Kitchen

Ways you can help

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For 125 years the Compassion Soup Kitchen has been a place of warmth, dignity and hope for people doing it tough. Today we serve over 85,000+ meals a year to some of Wellington’s most vulnerable. This mahi is only possible because people like you care.

Red illustration of a raised hand with the word give

Donate to the Soup Kitchen

Red illustration of a cup and toast

Volunteer at the Soup Kitchen

Ways you can help

Black illustration of a plate and cutlery

For 125 years the Compassion Soup Kitchen has been a place of warmth, dignity and hope for people doing it tough. Today we serve over 85,000+ meals a year to some of Wellington’s most vulnerable. This mahi is only possible because people like you care.

Red illustration of a raised hand with the word give

Donate to the Soup Kitchen

Red illustration of a cup and toast

Volunteer at the Soup Kitchen

Ways you can help

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Compassion Soup kitchen is a:

Place to belong
A safe, calm dining room where people can sit, talk, breathe and remember they matter.

First step support
We are often the first doorway into help. No barriers. No judgement.

Housing, health and budgeting support
We walk alongside guests to connect them with the right specialist services.


Advocacy and connection
We speak up for people whose voices are rarely heard and help them navigate the system.

Community partnerships
Local people, businesses and volunteers bring the Kitchen to life and keep this mahi going.

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85,000+

We serve over 85,000+ meals a year to some of Wellington’s most vulnerable

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250+

Around 250 people who are homeless or vulnerable rely on our services each week, finding food, safety and a place where they are genuinely seen.

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Two volunteers working in a commercial kitchen

Vision & Mission

Vision & Mission

Vision & Mission

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To touch all of life with the compassion of God

Vision

‘All of life’ includes people and the wider living world. We try to be mindful of God’s compassion in our own lives and to share that compassion with those we meet. We also recognise our responsibility to care for the earth, so we minimise waste and help others share their surplus food, clothing, and other resources. Compassion Soup Kitchen is a place where people of many cultures, ethnicities, and faiths work, volunteer, and receive support.

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To support people in need to live with dignity in the community

Mission

We support to people in need, which includes those who are marginalised through such things as mental health issues, addictions, homelessness and poverty. We also seek to provide support to people in need because of social isolation, limited social skills, limited education, and in times of crisis.

We seek to provide services in a way that is respectful and honours the dignity of the individual and encourages growth and development.

We seek to build community, celebrate the Soup Kitchen community and promote access to services, participation in the wider community and engagement in meaningful activities.

To touch all of life with the compassion of God

Vision

‘All of life’ includes people and the wider living world. We try to be mindful of God’s compassion in our own lives and to share that compassion with those we meet. We also recognise our responsibility to care for the earth, so we minimise waste and help others share their surplus food, clothing, and other resources. Compassion Soup Kitchen is a place where people of many cultures, ethnicities, and faiths work, volunteer, and receive support.

Black illustration of a potted plant labeled life

To support people in need to live with dignity in the community

Mission

We support to people in need, which includes those who are marginalised through such things as mental health issues, addictions, homelessness and poverty. We also seek to provide support to people in need because of social isolation, limited social skills, limited education, and in times of crisis.

We seek to provide services in a way that is respectful and honours the dignity of the individual and encourages growth and development.

We seek to build community, celebrate the Soup Kitchen community and promote access to services, participation in the wider community and engagement in meaningful activities.

125 Years of the Compassion Soup Kitchen

History of the Soup Kitchen

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125 Years of the Compassion Soup Kitchen

History of the Soup Kitchen

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Compassion Soup Kitchen

132 Tory Street, Te Aro
Wellington 6011

Phone: 04 385 9299

Email: soup@compassion.org.nz

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Our Work

We care for people and the wider living world, minimise waste, share resources and welcome everyone. We walk alongside those facing mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, poverty or isolation, offering respectful support that builds confidence and community. Everything we do is guided by this vision.

Homelessness in Wellington

Homelessness is more than rough sleeping. It includes people in unsafe housing, couch surfing, living in garages or temporary shelters, often carrying layers of trauma and barriers that make finding stable housing incredibly hard. Limited social housing, low income and lack of wraparound support keep many stuck. The Soup Kitchen is often the first safe place people turn to when everything else has fallen apart.

Working With Agencies

We help people connect with housing, health care, budgeting support, mental health services and more. We work closely with Downtown Community Ministry, Te Aro Health Centre, Aramuka and other partners so people can move forward with the right support.

Advocacy

We speak up for people who are often unseen. We work with government and local agencies on homelessness, food insecurity and mental health. The voices and experiences of our whānau guide everything we do, from daily practice to sector strategy.

Building a Compassionate Community

Volunteers, donors, local businesses and community groups make this mahi possible. We host school groups and workplaces, run learning visits and speak at events. Together we grow understanding, compassion and action across our community.

Advocacy

We speak up for people who are often unseen. We work with government and local agencies on homelessness, food insecurity and mental health. The voices and experiences of our guests guide everything we do, from daily practice to sector strategy.

Building a Compassionate Community

Volunteers, donors, local businesses and community groups make this mahi possible. We host school groups and workplaces, run learning visits and speak at events. Together we grow understanding, compassion and action across our community.

Thank you to our Amazing Supporters

Thank you to our Amazing Supporters

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Thank you to our Amazing Supporters