North Island Food Rescue
Whakaora Kai
Whakaora Kai - Food Rescue Northland protects the planet and strengthens communities by rescuing and sharing kai. With hubs in Whangārei, Moerewa, and Kaikohe, we operate seven days a week, rescuing surplus food from 50+ partner organisations. This food supports over 120 community groups across Te Tai Tokerau, including food banks, meal providers, Plunket, and the Māori Women’s Welfare League. We also run fruit-picking events to save nutritious produce from waste. Your generosity ensures those in need can enjoy healthy, rescued kai. Ngā mihi nui. Learn more here.
KiwiHarvest Auckland
KiwiHarvest Auckland is NZ's largest food rescue, with five branches nationwide. NZ generates over 103,000 tonnes of food waste annually, 60% of it edible, while 21% of Kiwi children face food insecurity. KiwiHarvest rescues over 200,000kg of surplus food monthly, distributing it to 119+ charitable agencies from Wellsford to Pukekohe. We support these agencies, providing a lifeline to people in crisis. With Simplicity's support, we can meet the growing demand for food assistance, reducing waste and helping those in need. Learn more here.
Fair Food
Fair Food collects surplus fresh food and prepares it to be shared with community groups across Auckland. We provide support for families trying to make ends meet. We create purpose for volunteers who give us their time and inspiration for everyone wanting to minimise food waste and greenhouse gas emissions. We create hope for those who have escaped a traumatic situation and we help provide 80,000 meals during the holidays, so no one goes hungry at Christmas time. More info here.
Go Eco Food Rescue (Kaivolution)
Go Eco Food Rescue (Kaivolution) was founded in 2014 to turn an environmental problem into a social solution. We rescue and redistribute perfectly edible food from supermarkets, orchards, and food producers. Instead of the food going to landfill, it feeds people in our region and reduces carbon emissions. This year we celebrated 10 years of Food Rescue and hit a target of 3 million kgs of food distributed to charitable organisations and Free Stores in our community over this time. Learn more here.
Love Soup
Since 2013, Love Soup has rescued 15 tons of food weekly, turning waste into nourishment for those in need. Operating in Auckland, Bay of Plenty, and Waikato, we distribute food to organisations, stock Pataka Kai Pantries, and provide community meals, school lunches, and support for the homeless. We also offer clothing, toys, and essentials to help people thrive. Love Soup embodies recycling, reusing, and redistributing—with a smile. Funds raised sustain our essential operations, bringing hope to our communities. Learn more here. Thank you for supporting our mission!
The Food Basket Central Hawkes Bay
The Food Basket CHB is here for everyone! Since 2017, we've rescued and redistributed surplus food free to our community. It's a place to get, give, and share kai—lifting food security and mana. Food insecurity impacts every part of life. As a distribution hub for NZFN, we support 700+ people weekly. Diverting food from landfill reduces emissions and fills bellies. Our 40 volunteers are the heart of our work, reducing waste and building long-term food security. We’d love your support this Christmas! More info here.
Just Zilch
Just Zilch is about rescuing food, serving the community, and helping the planet. We do this by rescuing food from supermarkets, cafes, bakeries, manufacturers, producers, anywhere that food would otherwise go to waste. The food is then distributed to anyone who needs it through our free store. There is no criteria or means testing, anyone who needs food or wants to help the environment can come and get food. We also have a food hub from which we distribute food to community organisations. Since the beginning of our financial year (1 July), we have given away the equivalent of 1,469,224 meals both to individuals and community groups. More info here.
Nourished for Nil
Hawke’s Bay’s largest food rescue, Nourished for Nil collects surplus food daily from supermarkets, growers, manufacturers, and more. Operating five days a week across five venues, we provide food rescue services to the community without qualification. Additionally, we run foodbanks in Napier and Hastings and a Social Supermarket, accessible via agency referral. With over 130 active volunteers, we diverted 808 tonnes of food from landfill in 2023 and aim to reach 1,000 tonnes in 2024. Operating year-round (except Sundays and public holidays), our mission is heartfelt: reducing waste and supporting those in need. Learn more here.
Gizzy Kai Rescue
Gizzy Kai Rescue Charitable Trust is working to tackle the impacts of food insecurity and care for the environment in Tairāwhiti. With a clear vision of No waste, No hunger, our dual mission is to nourish our community and minimise food waste. Since 2018 the Trust has rescued and redistributed over 300 ton of food. We distribute the food to sixteen community organisations. We have an established pool of rescue kai donors, a wonderful team of over 30 volunteers and operate seven days year-round. Your support for our organisation will be gratefully received. More here.
Kaibosh
Kaibosh is Aotearoa’s first dedicated food rescue charity founded in 2008 and now operating across 3 sites – Wellington, Hutt Valley and Kāpiti-Horowhenua. With the help of more than 220 volunteers, we rescue & sort food 7 days a week, distributing up to 65,000kg of nourishing kai each month to our 150 partner charities. That’s the equivalent of 144,430 meals worth of kai each month, provided to those who need it most. Huge thanks Simplicity members for your support of our mahi! Find out more here.
