*Total numbers since July 2020. A meal is calculated at 450g.
- 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.
Jan - Jun 2024
Unmet Community Needs
NZFN food hubs report being able to meet only 60% of the food needs in their communities.
Reduced Support Capacity
Food hubs have experienced a 30% decline in the number of people they can assist in 2024 compared to 2023.
First-Time Food Assistance
32% of people seeking food support in 2024 are doing so for the first time.
NZFN’s Contribution
NZFN supplies 42% of the total food volume distributed by food hubs.
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.
Gathering surplus produce for those in need
The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) wants to establish a national platform that can estimate surplus produce each year and...
Food banks feeding 165% more people than before the pandemic began, new survey reveals
A bi-annual survey of food support agencies across the country found the demand for food has drastically increased since the...
Sanitarium’s Donation to the New Zealand Food Network
In recognition of the increasing demand for food support and the critical work carried out by the New Zealand Food Network...
RESOURCES
Check out these resources to find out more about how NZFN is working to improve food security in New Zealand and get bulk surplus food to where it’s needed most.
Annual Reports
Newsletter
FROM HUBS & DONORS
Find out more about our current partnerships with Food Hubs and Food Donors right across New Zealand.
NZFN’s ‘Pitch In’ campaign delivers over 200,000 meals to Kiwis in need
Joining Forces to Combat Menstrual Inequity with The Period Place
Food Hub Spotlight - Nelson Environment Centre
Mushrooms with a Mission - How Mercer Mushrooms is Supporting Kiwis Nationwide With Their Surplus
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
Learn about the long term impact that donations to NZFN are making in the community through Auckland based Food Hub, Fair Food.
