The 2025 Hunger Monitor from the New Zealand Food Network highlights a worrying increase in food insecurity, with more households struggling to access enough healthy food amid rising living costs and financial pressures. Foodbanks across the country are seeing growing demand, including many people seeking support for the first time. These insights reinforce the vital role of community food support services. We are proud to be part of the New Zealand Food Network and to contri

In 2025, we gave out a staggering 13,704 toilet rolls to support our community. This highlights just how essential these items are — and with demand even higher this year, donations of toilet paper are more important than ever.

We Would like to thank New World Merrilands for their generous support through the Family2Family Appeal. Your contribution helps us continue to provide essential support to our community and makes a meaningful difference to the whānau we serve. We truly appreciate your ongoing kindness and commitment.

Our Give a Little is Now Live! As we head into winter and Matariki 2026, many whānau in our community are facing incredibly tough choices — like paying power bills or putting kai on the table. At the New Plymouth Community Foodbank, we’re seeing more people needing support than ever before. No one should have to go to bed hungry. Nutritious food means children can rest with full tummies, families can manage rising costs, and people can stay warm through the coldest months. Ri

The 2025 Food Drive in New Plymouth has been a remarkable success, and it’s all thanks to the incredible support from the local community. When people come together with a shared goal, the impact can be truly powerful. This year, the generosity and commitment shown by residents, businesses, and volunteers will help make a real difference in the lives of many people facing food insecurity. Planning for next year is already underway, and there will be many ways to contribute. S

Our biggest event this year - The Christmas food drive happening this Monday 1st of December from 5.30pm.