Operation Attend: Free food hampers for families of kids missing school
Free food hampers and a sympathetic ear are on offer to East Auckland families whose kids are missing school.
It’s a joint initiative between a local charity and police, who have previously raised concerns about low attendance rates in Glenn Innes.
“Some families are struggling,” says Sergeant Rhys Smith, who works on youth aid for the Auckland City East district.
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