Testimonials

The Christmas Kai Packs provided through South Kaipara Good Food meant that several of our clients could enjoy a stress-free holiday meal with dignity. For many families, Christmas can highlight hardship, but these packs brought smiles and a sense of inclusion. The coordination, care, and quality behind every parcel reflected a genuine commitment to community wellbeing. It’s partnerships like these that show what collective impact truly looks like.”

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.

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.

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.

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

The Christmas Kai Packs provided through South Kaipara Good Food meant that several of our clients could enjoy a stress-free holiday meal with dignity. For many families, Christmas can highlight hardship, but these packs brought smiles and a sense of inclusion. The coordination, care, and quality behind every parcel reflected a genuine commitment to community wellbeing. It’s partnerships like these that show what collective impact truly looks like.

The Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance (AFRA) proudly endorses South Kaipara Good Food as a valued member of our national alliance.

South Kaipara Good Food plays an important role in reducing food waste and improving food security in their community, rescuing quality surplus kai and ensuring it nourishes local whānau. Their mahi reflects AFRA’s values of manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and whanaungatanga: caring for people, protecting our environment, and working collectively for greater impact.

As an active and engaged member of AFRA, South Kaipara Good Food contributes to our collective impact by maintaining strong connections with local and national agencies and actively participating in AFRA’s work. They share their knowledge and experience freely with other members, strengthening the capability and cohesion of the food rescue sector across Aotearoa.

Through their commitment to collaboration and community, South Kaipara Good Food exemplifies the spirit of our alliance and helps advance our shared vision of an Aotearoa where the mana of kai is honoured, Papatūānuku is respected, and everyone has access to good food.