Cater Plus Foundation has been driven by a simple yet powerful belief: small acts can create big impacts.

Starting as a way to support the Cater Plus team and their families, we’ve grown into a charitable trust dedicated to making a difference across Aotearoa New Zealand.

We’re not here to move mountains but to create ripples of change through everyday actions. Rooted in values of community, sustainability, and empowerment, we focus on doing what’s right, what’s needed, and what truly makes a difference.

Our story is one of connection—between people, communities, and the planet. With a deep connection to food as our foundation, we celebrate the magic that happens when a community comes together, offers a hand up, and empowers one another to thrive.

Our Story

It all started with a spark

Our core values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide our actions, shape our culture, and define our commitment to making a positive impact.

Our Values

Inspirational quote in varied font styles and colors saying, "To do what is right. To do what is needed. To do what makes a difference."

Meet Our Team

  • Paul

    Paul Hodge

    Founder & Chair Trustee

    A visionary leader and the heart behind Cater Plus Foundation, Paul has dedicated his life to improving the lives of others. He leads with kindness, ensuring that the foundation stays true to its mission of creating lasting impact through small acts of support.

  • Craig Johnson

    Trustee

    Craig brings a wealth of experience in operational excellence and is passionate about transforming practical ideas into real-world change. His commitment to the foundation’s values ensures that we deliver on our promises quickly and effectively.

  • Tash Hodge

    Trustee

    Tash is a passionate advocate for community well-being, driven by her belief in the power of small actions to make a big difference. Her deep-rooted compassion and energy inspire everything we do at the foundation.

  • Tufa Schuster

    Outreach Champion

    Tufa is all about action. She works closely with the Cater Plus Team to ensure they receive the help they need, when they need it. Her hands-on approach makes her an invaluable part of our mission.

A fresh identity but the same mission.

Our new logo is a simple yet powerful representation of what we stand for.

Logo of The CATERPLUS Foundation with a stylized red letter C and the words 'The CATERPLUS Foundation' in black, gray, and blue text.

Before

After

Logo of Cater Plus Foundation featuring a stylized heart shape composed of overlapping circles in blue, pink, and dark blue, with the name written below in bold blue text.
Graphic illustrating that people plus love equals unity, with simple icons of a person, a heart, and a combined heart symbol.

Our Partnerships

Cater Plus logo with red concentric circles and bold black and red text
Logo for Tieke Golf Estate featuring a stylized bird with an elongated body and wings, with the words 'Tieke Golf Estate' beneath it.
Logo for Sands, a support organization for premature, baby, infant, and neonatal loss, featuring a stylized heart, a crescent moon, and circular text.
The Melville Hamilton sports team logo featuring a shield with a green top, red bottom, and white border, with the words 'Melville' and 'Hamilton' and two white deer facing each other.