Hungry in a flash car

Nathan* caused a bit of a stir when he pulled in to Kairos that Friday night in his Holden Commodore.

“Flash car,” someone observed.

“What’s he doing here? He doesn’t look like he needs anything.”

But everyone has a story.

Nathan’s story had been one of prosperity. Married and managing his own business, Nathan could afford some of the nicer things life had to offer.

Life, however, has a way of throwing in a few plot twists. Nathan’s business had gone under. His marriage had split apart.

“Now I’m just trying to pay the bills.”

For Nathan, receiving food that he didn’t have to buy meant a little more money he could put toward his debts as he tried to unravel the mess that his life had become.

You never know someone’s story until you ask.

It’s hard to admit when you’re not making it. “It’s not really a Kiwi thing, especially if you’re bloke, “ said Kairos Food Rescue Trust Manager Stu Ennor. “There is a huge feeling of stigma. So we just go up, say ‘hello’, welcome them, and let them know that there are no questions. There is no stigma. Anyone can come and get food.”

There are no questions.
There is no stigma.
Anyone can come and get food.

*Based on actual events. Details changed for privacy.