Pacific Toyota x Cram The Van 2025

11 November 2025/byJayde Newbury/inCommunity, Toyota News

Driving Community & Spreading Joy During the Holiday Season

Cram The Van is back again for 2025, and promises to be our biggest and most impactful yet! Pacific Toyota is collecting Christmas gifts, non-perishable food items, and pet food to support and unite the Eastern Bay of Plenty community.

There’s something special about bringing the region together for a common cause. At Pacific Toyota, we’re driving this spirit firsthand during this annual initiative. This charitable event will transform several Toyota vehicles into vessels of hope and support, as we collect thousands of donations to support those in need.

What is Cram The Van?

Returning for another year, Pacific Toyota is proud to once again be partnering with 1XX Radio Station to turn giving into a community-wide movement.

From 17 November to 13 December 2025, our Toyota Hiace Van will travel throughout the region, being filled to the brim with your generous donations that will directly benefit our community’s most vulnerable members and those in need.

This year, we have an ambitious aim to fill as many Toyotas with as many donations as possible while visiting 26 locations throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

In The Community, For The Community

We’re thrilled to be partnering with six incredible local charities, each playing a vital role in supporting the Eastern Bay of Plenty community:

Every donation collected will be distributed by these charities to ensure it reaches those who need it most during the holiday season.

Cram the Van Christmas tree with charity logos

Help Us Cram The Van

It’s easier than ever for the Eastern Bay of Plenty community to contribute. Over the next month, our Toyota van will travel throughout the region, stopping at 26 collection points to gather your generous donations.

Whether you have Christmas gifts for children, non-perishable food for families facing food insecurity, or pet food for animals in need, every contribution makes a difference. Check the 1XX website for specific dates and locations near you, and plan to stop by when we’re in your neighbourhood.

Van Locations

The Uncramming Celebration – You’re Invited!

One of the most rewarding moments of Cram The Van is witnessing generosity transform into real, tangible support for our community. That’s why we’re inviting everyone to join us for the Uncramming Event on Saturday, 13 December at Pacific Toyota Whakatāne. Details to come – follow Pacific Toyota on social media for more.

This is more than just unpacking the vans – it’s a celebration of community spirit and a chance to see what we’ve achieved together. Bring your whānau, meet fellow locals, and experience firsthand the difference we’re making together. We’d love to see you there!

The Power of Partnership

None of this would be possible without the incredible support of fellow sponsors, who share our commitment to community. A huge thank you to:

Join Us this Holiday Season

The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on what we’re grateful for and to share that with others. Whether you’re dropping off a few cans of food, a new toy for a child, or pet food for animals in need, every contribution matters.

Key Dates:

17 November – 12 December: Donation collection period (check 1XX website for locations)
Saturday 13 December: Uncramming celebration at Pacific Toyota Whakatāne

Together, we can spread warmth, support, and joy across the Eastern Bay of Plenty for people and pets alike.

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