Wellington Food Banks Directory

Our guide lists Wellington's most reliable and active food banks, alongside must-know tips and food bank alternatives

Updated 29 September 2020

​This guide contains an extensive list of food banks operating all over Wellington. We have published this information to make food parcels accessible. Before visiting a food bank, we suggest calling in advance and asking about the opening hours and requirements. Doing so will avoid any disappointment, stress and frustration. 

This is the first version of this guide - if you would like to share any tips, insights or information, please contact our research team.  

Important: Food Grants from Work and Income may be a better first point of call, rather than an Wellington food bank 

• Our guide to Work and Income's Food Grants assistance explains how you can apply for emergency assistance.
• Applications are assessed quickly, and if you are approved, a Food Grant is a type of assistance that you don’t need to pay back. 
• There are some limitations about what you can buy, and you can’t get cash or change.
• A Food Grant provides a simple and discrete way of getting the assistance you need - our guide explains everything you need to know.

Know this first - Get Prepared for Your Food Bank Visit

15+ Wellington Food Banks Available Right Now

Waikanae Food Bank

Waikanae Food Bank helps families in need in the area. 
 
Contact Information:
Address: Corner Elizabeth Street and Pehi Kupa Street
Waikanae, Kapiti Coast, Wellington
Phone: 04 904 3018

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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.
 
Find a Salvation Army in your area.

Salvation Army Paraparaumu

Contact Information:
Address: 41 Bluegum Road, Paraparaumu Beach
Phone:  (04) 297 1436
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Carterton

Contact Information:
Address: 204-210 High Street South, Carterton​
Phone: (06) 379 7176​
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Porirua

Contact Information:
Address: Cnr Warspite Avenue & Fantame Street, Porirua East
Phone: (04) 235 6266​​
Email: [email protected]​

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Salvation Army Johnsonville

Contact Information:
Address: 125-137 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville​
Phone: (04) 477 4853​
Email: [email protected]​

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Salvation Army Upper Hutt

Contact Information:
Address: 695 Fergusson Drive Upper Hutt
Phone: (04) 528 6745
Email: [email protected]

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Salvation Army Miramar

Contact Information:
Address: 63 Miramar Avenue, Miramar​
Phone: (04) 388 8284​
Email: [email protected]​​

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Salvation Army Kilbirnie

Contact Information:
Address: 175 Onepu Road, Lyall Bay
Phone: (04) 387 3917​​
Email: [email protected]

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Wellington City Mission

Receive food in your home or visit the Wellington Lounge to get food and company during this difficult time in your life.
 
Contact Information:
Address: 19 Gordon Place, Newtown
PO Box 7477, Newtown, Wellington 6242
Phone: 04 245 0900
Email: [email protected]

Foodbank Hours:​
Monday – Thursday: 9am – 3.30pm
Friday: 10.30am – 3.30pm

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St. Anne’s Pantry Food Bank

St. Anne’s serves families in the Porirua City and the Linden area. St. Anne’s delivers the parcels to needy families. Complete this form or Make requests to the Porirua Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) 
 
Contact Information:
Address: 16 Hagley Street Porirua
Phone: 04 237 8846
Email: [email protected]
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Foodbank Hours:​
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

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Featherston Food Bank

The Featherston Food Bank offers food parcels to families and individuals in the Featherston area and has been around since 2006.
 
Contact Information:
Address: Center Fitzherbert St Featherston
Phone: 0226463702

Foodbank Hours:
Tuesday and Thursday: 2 PM to 3 PM

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Upper Hutt Foodbank

If you are in need of assistance please contact Upper Hutt Foodbank. Please bring your Community Services Card, Gold Card and suitable I.D. You will also need to bring recent proof of address showing you reside in the Upper Hutt / Stokes Valley area.

Contact Information:
Address: 64 Martin Street Upper Hutt
Phone: 04 528 9057
Email: [email protected]​

Foodbank Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 11.45am
Public Holidays: Closed

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Stokes Valley Foodbank

Get emergency food parcels when you need them at Stokes Valley.

Contact Information:
Address: 162 Stokes Valley Road Stokes Valley
Phone: 027 557 0248
Email: [email protected]

Foodbank Hours:
Mondays: 10am - 1.30pm

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Masterton Foodbank

Please call them first to make an appointment

Contact Information:
Address: 7 Cricket Street Masterton
​Phone: (06) 370 8034
Email: ​[email protected]

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Lower Hutt Foodbank

The Lower Hutt Food Bank provides emergency food parcels to families in need.

Contact Information:
Address: 27B Dudley Street Lower Hutt Central
​Phone: 04 568 7392
Email: [email protected]

Foodbank Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9am until 11:30

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Vinnies Wellington

Vinnies provides single and family food parcels on an emergency basis. They will assess your situation to make sure you’re eligible. 
Download this form

Contact Information:
Address: 207 Riddiford Street Level 1 Ozanam House Newtown Wellington
Phone: 04 389 7122
Email: [email protected]

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Kapiti Community Food Bank

Serving the Kapiti Coast, the Kapiti Community Food Bank provides food parcels to families in need up to 3 parcels per year.

Contact Information:
Address: Te Newhanga Kapiti Community Centre 15 Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu
Phone: 04 298 1907

Foodback Hours:

Hours: Monday – Friday 10 AM – 12 PM