Volunteer with a Food Charity Distribution Network

A few hours of your time can help put food on the table for thousands of New Zealanders.

Every day, good food that could go to waste is rescued, sorted and delivered to communities across Aotearoa. Our volunteers play a critical role in making this happen.

We welcome individuals and groups including business or corporate teams.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering with NZFN gives you or your team the opportunity to:

Make a direct, visible impact in the community
Strengthen team connection through meaningful work
Contribute to reducing food waste at scale

By the end of a single session, you will have helped move food for thousands of meals closer to families who need them.

Food boxes on a conveyor in a New Zealand Food Network warehouse beneath a mural about getting food to where it’s needed most.

What You’ll Do

Join us at our Auckland or Christchurch Distribution Centres and help to:

Pack and sort rescued food, including fresh produce
Assemble food parcels
Prepare products for redistribution

It’s hands-on work that helps connect good food with the communities who need it most.

By the end of a single session, you will have helped move food for thousands of meals closer to families who need them.

The Details

Auckland: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 11:30am or 12pm-3pm
Christchurch: Tuesday, 12:30pm – 3:30pm; Thursday and Friday, 8:30am – 11:30am or 12:30pm – 3:30pm
All volunteers must wear closed-in shoes (no high heels please)
Some lifting required (up to 15kg)
Hi-vis work vest and safety briefing provided onsite

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

Corporate or Business Groups

Whether you’re looking to activate your ESG strategy, strengthen team culture, or create meaningful community impact, NZFN offers a simple, powerful way to do it.

Volunteering isn’t just something your team does — it’s a story you can share:

“Through NZFN’s efforts, countless people are receiving the nourishment they need, and we’re proud to play a part in that – small it may be. Small acts can make a big difference, especially when done consistently.” – past Corporate Group leader

We welcome groups of up to 15 depending on workload needs. See notes below on how to book in depending what size of group you’ve got.

2-10 people: Book directly through the portal; if you have fewer than 10 people, you may be working alongside other groups or individuals

10+ people or exclusive sessions (min. 5): Contact us using the form below to reserve a dedicated session for your team or confirm availability for your bigger group. We’ll work with you to make volunteering easy and impactful for your team.