Milton-based charity Blessed Box has been going for four years and its founder has no thoughts of stopping any time soon.
Founder Olivia Mathieson said the charity had grown and was aiming to reach more mothers.
"It used to be just a home meal and a few small goodies to support mums during their postpartum period," Mrs Mathieson said.
"Now we do extra goodies which include the occasional donated item, or regular items which people have been kind enough to pass on to us."
She was grateful to the community for keeping the charity alive and thriving for so long.
"We’re going well to this day, and can do on average around 10 boxes a month.
"Sometimes we do up to 18, which is busy but amazing.
"It’s awesome to know we’re doing what we can to provide support and relief for those first few weeks of motherhood.
She said the charity was still "chugging along" with its monthly box-assembling to provide various breastfeeding support items, treats and more, and cooks who made new South Otago mothers a meal.
The charity recently received a grant for $5000 from the Otago Community Trust.
"The Otago Community Trust have been very generous to us, alongside every other group or person who donates.
"Whether it’s money or volunteering time, we as a group are so grateful."
"Our groceries are a big part of the cost for our boxes, as they can get up to $600-$700 a month.
"We’re extremely thankful to those who give what they can to help others."
Mrs Mathieson said one thing the charity aimed to do was get in touch with mothers in various communities within the district.
"We’re really aiming to connect with ethnic families to make them aware of our charity.
"We want to get in touch with possible new mothers who may not realise we are here.
"It would be fantastic to provide the people with our support who are missing out.
"We know there are mothers in the district who are missing out and we really urge people to make those referrals so they can get the extra support they may need."
She said the group had always been a fulfilling way to give back to the community and the journey was "worth it."
People could contact the charity on Facebook, Instagram or its website to make referrals for new mothers.
