Kai Assist

Kai Assist is for those in our community experiencing food insecurity

Kai Assist is our foundational programme, delivering kai packs (17–20kg each) to whānau experiencing food insecurity.

In FY2025, we distributed 6,883 packs to 1,479 families.

These packs are thoughtfully curated in accordance with healthy nutrition and formal guidelines. Packs contain dairy, produce, proteins and are 3 full shopping bags laden with goods – enough for a family of 4 for 3 meals a day, for 3 days.

“The food parcels, rather than being cheaply thrown together, show design; ingredients are matched in the bags, and often zip lock bags with sugar, flour etc are provided.” – Nicholas

Kai Assist is often the first step in a wider journey with SKGF. We partner with more than 30 local agencies including iwi, schools, and health providers, to provide wrap around support if required. For example, budgeting assistance, counselling, health, group sessions, or parental support.

Kai Nourish

Kai Nourish provides ready-to-eat meals to individuals unable to cook due to illness, disability, or crisis. Meals are made using rescued food in collaboration with local chefs, churches, and health providers.

“The chemotherapy has been kicking my butt and having these meals means that Micah can just re-heat them for him and the kids for dinner.”

Over 19,400 meals have been distributed, offering not just nourishment, but relief and aroha.

Volunteer hours contributed

Kai Nourish meals

Kai Assist Packs

Kai Assist families supported

Kai Assist adults supported

Kai Assist children supported

Families no longer requiring assistance

Referred to agencies for support

Packs provided to agencies

Meals provided as Kai Packs

Do you need a Kai Pack?

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