Nourishing Communities.
Cultivating change.

More than just a food bank

SKGF are leaders for change. Through our thoughtfully designed programmes and working alongside our community, SKGF believes in supporting whānau who are on a journey, and not simply being the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. Using wellness assessments, budgeting education and the support of more than 30 local agencies, SKGF are able to guide our clients and community to achieve real and lasting change. We offer wrap around supports to each whānau and take pride in our collective approach to wellness and kai security.

266,357

KGS OF FOOD SAVED BY FOOD RESCUE

2,132,050

$ Goods in Kind value

118,257

Seedlings planted in our Mihirau Greenhouse

35,272

Volunteer hours contributed

927

children participated

37,000

Seedlings planted in the Kai Grow programme

21,721

Kai Nourish meals

24,173

Kai Assist Packs

4,986

Kai Assist families supported

1,054

Families no longer requiring assistance

1,188,420

Meals provided as Kai Packs

2,895

KGs of produce from Kai Grow gardens

"When Gemma reached out 4 days after the cyclone asking me if I had capacity to help deliver bulk kai and meet locals impacted by weather, I jumped at the opportunity. It was amazing to see work in action, in such an isolated community, in such a time of crisis. Who would have known that the CEO of a foodbank could divert a Navy helicopter or do half the logistical stuff they did that week. It was made abundantly clear that SKGF are vital in the recovery of a community after events like those that occurred in February." – Chris Penk, MP for Kaipara ki Mahurangi

Kai Assist

Kai Assist is for anyone in our community experiencing food insecurity

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Kai Grow

Kai Grow is for anyone in our community supporting gardens and growing food

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Kai Rescue

Kai Rescue is for anyone in our community helping reduce food waste

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Kai Learn

Kai Learn is for anyone in our community filling their kete with food knowledge

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Mihirau Greenhouse

Mihirau is for anyone in our community helping grow and share seedlings

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Homegrown

Homegrown is for anyone in our community learning to grow kai at home

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So so so grateful

“Thank you so so sooooo much for your help with food. I really appreciate all the produce and can assure you absolutely nothing goes to waste – what we can’t use fast enough gets prepped and frozen (been a godsend to be able to go to the freezer for veggies lately!!) So so so grateful for the community we have around us and the support available – we appreciate each and every one of you!” “You are such a huge asset to our community. I personally have been so grateful for the support received and wouldn’t have made it through some of the last year without it. The team are so friendly and helpful without judgement and their kindness and aroha makes it all that much easier when asking for help.” – Kai Assist Recipients

Such a wonderful attitude

“SKGF has consistently made access to kai a seamless experience for both whānau and myself as a community social worker. The team has such a wonderful attitude, which is extra noticeable when I turn up unannounced due to whānau requiring emergency support. The team always provide awhi, kindness, confidentiality, and professionalism which as a result, has developed a strong sense of empowerment for our Tangata Whaiora to feel confident, comfortable and safe to approach the team independently of other services. I feel very grateful to have such an incredible resource located within our own community, that not only services Te Awaroa, but the wider South Kaipara rohe.” – Social Worker

Committed to their mahi

“Helensville Police work alongside South Kaipara Good Food which allows us to reach out to those whānau in need, and assists in strengthening and developing relationships that are sometimes difficult to form. This tool helps Helensville Police build trust and confidence within the community while trying to keep whānau and tamariki healthy and well. Helensville Police have had some great results with the assistance of the South Kaipara Good Food who are committed to their mahi and make a positive difference to the Helensville community. South Kaipara Good Food provides an excellent service to the community and we look forward to working alongside them in the future.” – Senior Sergeant Damien Albert, Helensville Police

Empowering change

“Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance’s ambition is to create a future where no food is wasted and no one who needs food goes without. South Kaipara Good Food is a critical part to help divert more food from going to landfill by increasing awareness of the food waste issue, by empowering behaviour change and by ‘upping’ awareness of, and increasing capacity in local food rescue organisations” – Dawn Hutchesson, General Manager AFRA