Lower Hutt Foodbank

Lower Hutt Community Foodbank - Helping people in need since 1986

Wellington

Since 1986, Lower Hutt Foodbank has supported local individuals and whānau experiencing hardship through the provision of free emergency food parcels.

We are a community-led Foodbank supported by a small staff team, volunteer Committee, and around 40 volunteers who help across the organisation each week. On average, the Foodbank distributes more than 18,000 food parcels each year to people across the Lower Hutt community.

Alongside food support, we also connect people with other community organisations and services where additional support may be needed. Demand for food support continues to grow, and we rely heavily on the generosity of our community to continue this work. Donations help us purchase essential food items, fresh produce, and household basics for those who need support.

If you would like to support Lower Hutt Foodbank, you can:

donate food items to Foodbank collection bins at participating Lower Hutt supermarkets

make a financial contribution through our Givealittle page

organise a workplace, school, or community food drive

volunteer your time or skills

For those interested in supporting the Foodbank but unsure how to help, please contact secretary@lowerhuttfoodbank.org.nz

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The Lower Hutt Community Foodbank has been responding to people's immediate needs through the provision of free emergency food parcels since 1986.

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The importance of food security 27 May 2026

Over the past five years, Lower Hutt Foodbank has seen a significant increase in demand for food support across Te Awa Kairangi:

2019–2020: 1,909 households supported

2020–2021: 2,313 households supported

2021–2022: 3,587 households supported

2022–2023: 7,215 households supported

2023–2024: 11,547 households supported

2024–2025: 15,842 food parcels provided to whānau households across Te Awa Kairangi

Demand has continued into this year, with 1,071 food parcels distributed in April alone.

This growing demand reflects the increasing pressure many individuals and whānau in our community continue to face.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Lower Hutt Foodbank through food donations, financial contributions, volunteering, and community support. Your support helps ensure food parcels continue reaching those who need them most.

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