How You Can Help

Donate Food or Money. Your generous donations make a real difference to families and individuals in need across New Plymouth.

Donating Food

We welcome donations of non-perishable and fresh food that meets food safety guidelines. Popular items include canned goods, pasta, rice, breakfast cereals, spreads, fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, and frozen meat. If you have surplus food from your home, garden, or business, please consider donating it to help reduce food waste and support the community.

Please ensure food donations:

Are well within the ‘use-by’ date (food past this date cannot be accepted)
Have intact packaging with no signs of damage or spoilage
Are separated from non-food items and allergens, if possible
Are fresh, chilled, or frozen as required for safety

The most requested items over the past year:

Toilet paper
Meat
Milk
Easy to heat and eat foods (for rough sleepers, people with limited resources or those who are unwell)
Toiletries
Pet food

Food can be dropped off at:

New Plymouth Community Foodbank
40 Vivian Street (during opening hours)
Monday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Merrilands New World
Pak’nSave New Plymouth

Donating Money

Monetary donations allow us to purchase the most needed food items, cover operational costs, and respond flexibly to increasing demand. Every dollar helps us deliver meals and support services across the region.

You can make financial donations via bank transfer to:
New Plymouth Community Foodbank Trust 2005
TSB Bank: 15-3942-0861123-00

Or via our givealittle page

DONATE

For tax-deductible receipts, please email manager@newplymouthfoodbank.org.nz with your donation details.

Together, your food and financial support helps ensure no one in New Plymouth goes hungry. Thank you for being part of this community effort.

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