CHRISTCHURCH FOOD BANKS
Kairos Food Rescue does not provide food parcels, but acts as a hub between bulk food donors and local food banks.
If you need a food parcel, please contact your local food bank. You can find your closest food bank from the list below.
Christchurch Central
Salvation Army Christchurch Central
853 Colombo St. (cnr of Colombo and Salisbury Streets)
Phone: 03 366 8128
Email: christchurchcity.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz
Delta Community Trust
Please call for appointment. Please bring suitable photo I.D and proof of address to your appointment.
If you wish to donate food or contribute financially please contact us
101 North Avon Road, Richmond
Phone: 0800 233 582 or 389 0212
FOODBANK HOURS
Mon 10am - 2pm
Wed 10am - 2pm
Fri 10am - 2pm
Christchurch East
New Brighton Community Fridge & Pantry
Food to share for people struggling on low incomes. People and businesses with excess food can use the commercial fridge to share with those in need.
46 Hawke St., New Brighton
Phone: 027 319 4471
FOODBANK HOURS
Monday - Friday 10am-noon
Volunteers on-site to assist
Salvation Army Linwood
177 Linwood Ave., Linwood
Phone: 03 389 3723
Email: linwood.cm@salvationarmy.org.nz
Linwood Ave Community Trust
For those in Linwood and surrounding suburbs. Requires proof of address and ID/CSC. Food parcels are provided per household with a limit of 3 per year.
378 Linwood Ave, Linwood
Phone: 03 980 9627
FOODBANK HOURS
Mon 9-11:30am
Tues 9-11:30am
Thur 9-11:30am
Fri 9-11:30am
Aranui Foodbank (St Ambrose)
309 Breezes Road, Aranui
Phone: 03 388 6699
FOODBANK HOURS
Tues 10am-noon
Fri 10am-noon
Rakaia Food Bank
The Foodbank is available to those who are in need of assistance during these hard and challenging times.
Elizabeth Avenue, Rakaia (opposite the Four Square)
Phone Sina Mead: 027 855 1861 (don't leave a message)
Kaiapoi Community Trust
Anyone in Kaiapoi, Woodend or Pegasus area can visit the Kaiapoi Food Bank and request a food parcel. You don’t need a referral, just come in and speak with one of their friendly volunteers at reception.
24 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi
Phone: 0800 88 34 88
FOODBANK HOURS
Mon-Fri 10am - 2pm
Christchurch North
Neighbourhood Trust
For households in Mairehau, St. Albans and Shirley. Ring first to arrange. Collection on Wednesdays.
The Whanau Centre, 49 Nancy Ave., Mairehau
Phone: 027 710 0042
Salvation Army North
Corner of Main North Road and Donegal Street, Belfast
Phone: 03 323 5257
Email: christchurchnorth.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz
FOODBANK HOURS
The Foodbank is open Tuesday & Thursday. A budgeting service is available.
Hoon Hay Food Bank
The Hoon Hay Foodbank is a non profit organisation run from a family home who have been providing food parcels to over 180 families per week for the last 18 months.
There is no set criteria or any requirements to apply for assistance but please note that we only issue a food parcel once every three weeks for our clients. If you are in need of food assistance please contact us via Facebook or call for more information.
Shop 14A, 12 McCarthy St, Hoon Hay
Phone: 022 151 2945
Email: hoonhayfoodbank1@gmail.com
FOODBANK HOURS
Food parcels are available 7 Days. Please contact them via phone or Facebook to arrange.
Christchurch West and South
Salvation Army Sydenham
Our Community Ministries centres around New Zealand provide individuals and families with food parcels, budgeting advice, life skills and parenting courses, social work, youth development, and transitional housing.
Our aim is to give you a helping hand so you are not dependent on government assistance and can gain a greater level of control over your life.
17 Southampton Street, Sydenham, Christchurch
Phone: 03 331 7483
Email: sydenham_cm@salvationarmy.org.nz
Ellesmere Food Bank
Call first for appointment. After arranging a food parcel, they will make one available for you outside for collection.
6 Woodville Street, Leeston
Phone: 03 324 3576
Mobile: 027 715 7721 or 027 715 6353
Email: corryleonie63@gmail.com
Darfield Food Bank
Supporting the Darfield and Malvern community. If you are in need of food assistance please get in touch.
Call Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm to apply for and arrange pick up of a food parcel.
Phone: Rose 027 532 4888