A volunteer group in Haumoana, Hawkes Bay said yesterday that while they are appreciative of donations it is important they get the right things.
Individual volunteering centres have information available online about what they need - if you are able to access those websites that is the best place to start.
Alongside toiletries, toothbrushes, toilet paper, gumboots, socks and underwear many centre are asking for baby formula, nappies and shelf stable food.
Our next guest joins the show to provide as much information as possible about breastfeeding and bottle feeding in an emergency for babies aged 0 - 12 months. La Leche board chair Janine Pinkham talks to Jesse.
Photo: RNZ/ Tess Brunton
