*Total numbers since July 2020. A meal is calculated at 450g.
food waste
- Globally an estimated one third of all the food we produce is lost or wasted between farm and fork each year. That’s 1.3 billion tonnes of food that is never eaten.
- 9% of New Zealand’s biogenic methane emissions and 4% of our total greenhouse gas emissions are from food and organic waste. Reducing food waste helps lower our greenhouse gas emissions, including emissions in the food production process, as well as emissions from the decomposition of food waste in landfill.
- One in five children in New Zealand live in households experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity. Redistributing good quality, surplus food to those who need it can have a positive impact on food security and community resilience. Business and households can save money, through better resource efficiency and planning.
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Kai With Love would not have been able to supply the quantity nor the quality of support these past 3 years had it not been for the amazing product and service we have received from NZFN. Recipients are increasingly amazed and delighted with the quality and variety, particularly meat, veg and dairy… it has literally changed lives for some of our most vulnerable recipients, especially single parent households and seniors. We are very grateful to your organisation for making this resource possible. God bless you all.

There is more desperation for food now as the rising cost of living has put a lot of pressure on our already vulnerable families here is the South Waikato Area. The organisations we work with are now receiving more and more requests for support for Food.

Without receiving food from NZFN we would find it really hard. Becoming a Food Hub has changed how our organisation is run and allows us to spend much needed funding elsewhere. The stock supplied is usually of good quality and being topped up over COVID was a huge blessing. Being able to be a part of food rescue is important to us, and our clients are overwhelmed with what they receive sometimes, especially the fresh produce from NZFN. The staff are always friendly, helpful and responsive to our needs.

Without your support our Foodbank would not be able to meet the demand. We appreciate your on-going help. Thank you so much.
IN THE NEWS
NZFN is making news. Here is the latest, hot off the press.
NZFN’s ‘Pitch In’ campaign delivers over 200,000 meals to Kiwis in need
The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), Aotearoa’s largest ‘for-purpose’ food rescue and re-distribution organisation, proudly marks the successful conclusion of...
Joining Forces to Combat Menstrual Inequity with The Period Place
“This is a bloody brilliant partnership that lets NZFN focus on getting people the everyday things they need like food...
Food Hub Spotlight – Nelson Environment Centre
Championing sustainability since the 70’s, the Nelson Environment Centre holds the mighty title of being NZ’s oldest environment center,...
Mushrooms with a Mission – How Mercer Mushrooms is Supporting Kiwis Nationwide With Their Surplus
“We are honored to be able to donate our surplus to the NZ Food Network. Where previously it went to...
Kellanova – Creating Better Days™
Find out how Kellanova NZ streamlined their intentional donation program with NZFN to create 'better days' across New Zealand.
Food Hub Spotlight – Fair Food
After dropping off a recent delivery of donated food, we spent some time with NZFN Food Hub, Fair Food,...
Episode 6: Food Rescue Kitchen
We were chuffed to host Food Rescue Kitchen at our Auckland warehouse for the last episode of the season. What...
Zespri Helps Fill Eden Park for Kiwis in Need
Zespri, the world’s leading marketer of kiwifruit, has donated 20,000 meals to the New Zealand Food Network’s Pitch In...
Episode 5: Food Rescue Kitchen
The penultimate episode of Food Rescue Kitchen was such a treat (and not just because of the dessert) ! If...
NZFN successfully fills Eden Park with 100,000 meals to feed Kiwis in need
Kellanova, Zespri and Woolworths donate 87,000 meals to NZFN Kellanova (formerly Kellogg’s), Zespri,...
Episode 4: Food Rescue Kitchen
We loved Episode 4 of Food Rescue Kitchen! If you missed it, head on over to ThreeNow and Stream Free....
Episode 3: Food Rescue Kitchen
Spoilers ahead on Episode 3 of Food Rescue Kitchen! Make sure to watch on ThreeNow and Stream Free. We'll be...






