Rescue Food.
Feed people.
Build community.
Kairos Food Rescue rescues unsold and short-dated food from farmers, food retailers, restaurants and cafes, and redistributes it to local food banks, where it can be given to people who need it.
HELP KEEP KAIROS ACTIVE
The need for food in Ōtautahi Christchurch is growing every day, and the financial cost of running our services is growing too. In addition to this, we're feeling the pinch from reduced funding. We are now faced with a worrying prospect: we will simply be unable to operate some of our services without further support. Support us by giving to our Give a Little or giving regularly from as little as a cup of coffee a week to help us continue supporting the people we serve every day—the families, individuals and children who rely on our help to get through tough times.
What Does Kairos Food Rescue do?
Did you know that
100,000 TONNES
of food is wasted every year
in New Zealand?
Kairos Food Rescue collects excess food, destined for the bin, from local food wholesalers and retailers, as well as cafes and restaurants. We then distribute it to local food banks so it can be given to people who need it. It's a win-win for both the environment and the community.
Faith • Family • Connection
Our Values
Stewardship
Embracing • Hospitality
How you can help
Support Kairos Food Rescue for as little as $5/week.
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Become a Friend of Kairos
Volunteer
Helping out at the Kairos Food Rescue is very rewarding. There are lots of ways that you can get involved..
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SPONSOR
Get your business on board! Contact us to find out about sponsorship opportunities.
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We collect the leftovers from your restaurant or cafe at the end of the business day and give it away to those in need.
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Give Food
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Give a one-off donation to bring future projects to life.
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SUPPORT OUR PROJECTS
FEED THE HUNGRY.
SAVE THE PLANET.
Kairos Food Rescue works with farmers, retailers and eateries to reduce food waste and stop it going to landfill.
Want to hear the Kairos Food Rescue Story?
“WHEN YOU COMBINE HUNGRY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY, THE MASSES OF QUALITY, WASTED FOOD FROM CAFES & EATERIES DAILY + PASSIONATE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO GET INVOLVED. SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL IS BOUND TO HAPPEN...”
— Beth, Founder of Kairos Free Store
“Weekly we see lives transform through our Kairos community. whether you’re hungry, needing people to connect with or a sense of purpose, there’s a space for you.
- Stuart & Sarah
Ways you can help.
Our Business Sponsors
Our Awesome Supporters
CAFES ON BOARD
