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- A Guide Book For New Asylum Seekers
Winter can be difficult for families who are already living with uncertainty.
Many asylum seeker families arrive in Aotearoa New Zealand with very little. Some are living in cold homes without enough warm bedding, winter clothing, or safe heating.
Through Share the Warmth – Winter Appeal 2026, ASST is collecting winter essentials and financial donations to help families stay warm, safe, and supported through the colder months.
Your support can help provide blankets, warm clothing, heaters, and practical winter support for families in need.
For many asylum seeker families, winter brings extra pressure.
Cold homes, limited income, lack of warm clothing, and the cost of heating can make daily life much harder. This is especially difficult for families with children, older people, and those already facing stress while waiting for their refugee claim to be processed.
A blanket, a heater, or a warm jacket might seem simple.
But for a family facing winter with very little, it can make a real difference.
We are currently collecting:
Please make sure donated items are clean, safe, and suitable for families to use.
875 New North RoadMount Albert, Auckland 1025
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
For large donations, workplace collections, or corporate support, please contact us first.
Not everyone can drop off items, and that’s okay. You can also make an online donation through ASST’s Gift of Warmth page.
Your donation helps us buy blankets, heaters, warm clothing, and other winter essentials for families who need support.
Your support helps ASST respond quickly to families who need winter essentials.
Every donation, big or small, helps keep a family warmer this winter.
can provide a warm blanket
can help provide a heater
can support a family with winter essentials
You can support the appeal by organising a small collection.
Your group could collect:
You can also share this page with your networks and encourage others to donate.
Your support can help keep asylum seeker families warm, safe, and supported this winter.
