Auckland Food Banks Directory

Our guide lists Auckland's most reliable and active food banks, all on one page

Updated 20 August 2020

Hibiscus Coast Community House

HBC Community House provides parcels to families referred by an agency. Call them if you need to learn more about how to get referred. The parcels have enough food to prepare meals for a few days and include all meals. They also include food for dogs and cats.
 
Contact information:
Address: 214 - 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
Phone: (09) 426 3598
Email: [email protected]

Foodbank Hours:​
Monday – Friday: 10am - 3pm​

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Northgate Food Bank

The Salt Community Trust provide food supply support to the Northgate Baptist Church. The help is meant to be temporary, and each box lasts 2 to 5 days. They also encourage you to get help from the government, while their boxes can help you in the meantime.

Complete this form to request assistance

Contact information:
Address: 6 Hibiscus Coast Highway Silverdale
Email: [email protected]

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Family Works Northern Food Bank

Family Works provides food assistance to individual families as well as other agencies in the area. You need a referral from a family worker or financial mentor. More information here.
 
Contact information:
Address: Madeira Lane, Grafton, Auckland
Email: [email protected]

​Foodbank Hours:​
Tuesday – Friday: 9am - 12pm​

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Auckland City Mission

If you are in a crisis and need food now, call the Auckland City Mission. In the last year, they’ve provided over 23,000 parcels of food to needy families. 
 
Contact information:
Address: 140 Hobson Street Auckland Central
Phone: 0800 223 663 / 09 303 9200
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has almost 50 locations throughout New Zealand to get help with your food needs. They provide short-term food assistance as well as assistance in other areas including clothing and furniture. They’ll also help you get set up in other areas of your life for long-term support, including classes on parenting, budgeting, and housing. ​

Salvation Army Hibiscus Coast

Contact Information:
Address: 32 Greenview Lane, Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast
Phone: (09) 426 0239
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Albany Bays

Contact Information:
Address: 90 Rosedale Road, Albany
Phone: (09) 478 7567​
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Glenfield

Contact Information:
Address: 430 Glenfield Road Glenfield
Phone: (09) 441 2554 ext. 2
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Howick

Contact Information:
Address: 37-45 Wellington Street, Howick
Phone: (09) 535 0847
Email: [email protected]​

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Salvation Army Massey

Contact Information:
Address: 532-534 Don Buck Road, Massey, Waitakere City
Phone: (09) 833 6856
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Waitakere

Contact Information:
Address: 7-9 View Road, Henderson, Waitakere
Phone: (09) 837 4471
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army New Lynn

Contact Information:
Address: 32 Delta Avenue, New Lynn
Phone: (09) 837 4471
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Otahuhu

Contact Information:
Address: 99 Church Street, Otahuhu
Phone: (09) 276 5793
Email: [email protected]​

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Salvation Army Manukau

Contact Information:
Address: 16B Bakerfield Place Manukau City
Phone: 09 262 2332​
Email: [email protected]

Foodbank Hours:​
Mon Wed & Fri from 10 am to 12pm then from 1pm to 3pm.​

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Salvation Army Papakura

Contact Information:
Address: 87-91 Clevedon Road, Papakura
Phone: (09) 299 6791
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Pukekohe

Contact Information:
Address: 3 Tobin Street, Pukekohe
Phone: (09) 238 5641
Email: [email protected]​

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Impact Centre and New Hope Fellowship

The Impact Centre provides food for families in need. If you have any questions, contact the number below.

Contact Information:
Address: 12 Waller Street, Onehunga, Auckland​
Phone: Julie on 0210 296 3455
Email: [email protected] 

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The Hope Centre Food Bank

Contact Information:
Address: 44H, Unit 4 Portage Road New Lynn
Phone: 021 0804 8436
Email: [email protected]

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Vision West Pataka Kai Food Bank

Vision West will deliver food to families in dire need of food. 

Contact Information:
Address: Building 12 & 16, 95-97 Glendale Road, Glen Eden
Phone: 09 818 0781
Email: [email protected]

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Norwest Food Bank

The Norwest Food Bank services the Westgate, West Harbour, and Massey areas. Proof if ID is necessary. You may access up to 3 parcels every 3 months.

Contact Information:
Phone: 021 0863 3785​
Email: [email protected]​

Massey Branch
Servicing Massey, West Harbour, Hobsonville, Herald Island & Whenuapai
Phone: 021 0863 3785

Huapai Branch
Servicing Huapai, Kumeu, Taupaki, Riverhead & Waimauku
Phone: 022 568 6337

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Generation Ignite Food Bank

The Generation Ignite Food Bank is an initiative that was birthed out of the need we recognised with our at-risk youth and their families in the Whau Community (Avondale, New Lynn, Kelston, Green Bay, New Windsor and Blockhouse Bay)

Contact Information:
Address: 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn ​
Email: [email protected]​

​Foodbank Hours:​
Friday: 1pm - 3pm​​

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Te Atatu Peninsula Community Food Bank

Families in need may get food on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Te Atatu Peninsula Community Food Bank. ​

Contact Information:
Address: 64 Waipani Rd, Te Atatu Peninsula​
Phone: 09 834 6480
Email: [email protected]​​

​Foodbank Hours:​
Thursday: 1pm - 5.00pm​

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Church Unlimited West Auckland

Food parcels are available on Tuesdays & Fridays in between 10.30am to 12.30pm for families and individuals in need of food assistance. Please call between 9.00am - 12.00pm to make an appointment and bring photo ID and proof of address. If you are on a benefit please bring a breakdown of your payment (Can be found on MyMSD under payment information).

Contact Information:
Address: 3 Te Atatu Road, Glendene
Phone: 0508 UNLIMITED​
Email: [email protected]​​

​Foodbank Hours:​
Tuesday & Fri day: 10.30am - 12.30pm by appointment

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South Auckland Christian Foodbank

The South Auckland Christian Food Bank offers food and household goods to families in need, as well as budgeting support to get you back on your feet. They will deliver the food to you, taking the burden off you of trying to find a way to pick up the food.

Contact Information:
Address: Papatoetoe Auckland
Phone: 027 477 1092​​
Email: [email protected]​​​

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Nga Whare Waatea Foodbank

If you are in need of food / kai you will need to make an appointment to arrange a parcel.  Please bring PHOTO ID and proof you do live in the Mangere, Otara, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Manukau, Manurewa areas and have a vehicle for collection.

Contact Information:
Address: 31 Calthorp Avenue, Mangere
Phone: 0800 686 232​
Email: [email protected]

​Foodbank Hours:​
Monday - Friday: 10am - 2pm​​​

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