Feeding
Aotearoa
Communities
We are New Zealanders led by Farmers feeding New Zealand communities. We are passionate about the opportunity for ALL New Zealanders to have access to NZ’s great quality nutritious protein.
Our Vision is That No One Should Go Hungry or Unnourished in New Zealand
How We’re Making an Impact
We connect quality nutritious protein grown by New Zealand farming communities to those who need a helping hand.
Mince and milk meals delivered within our first 4 years of operation.
Food banks and community groups supplied on a monthly basis.
Food banks and community groups on our waiting list.
Meet the Need is changing the face of food insecurity across New Zealand.
Wellington City Mission
Help Us Meet the Need
Donate Livestock, Milk or Cash
Make a tangible difference to those in need. Community organisations, individuals and farmers can all make a difference.
How Many Mince Meals Come From a Single Donation?
100%
Of your donation goes directly to feeding those in need
Who We Help
There's More to Food Insecurity Than a Single Narrative
Food insecurity affects a wide range of people and families who are struggling to make ends meet, despite their best efforts. Nutrition becomes a discretionary expense, sacrificed for more urgent bills.
Day-to-day Decisions Aren't So Trivial For Some People
- Stay warm or eat?
- Pay for a child to go to camp or eat?
- Pay the rent or eat?
- Fix the car or eat?
- Repair the fridge or eat?
“The main reasons recorded for needing kai support this year are increased rent/mortgage and increased food costs.”
– New Plymouth Community Foodbank Trust, April 2024
What’s Happening
News & Media Releases
Nick Fisher appointed as new Chair of Meet the Need
Meat the Need has officially rebranded as Meet the Need, marking an...
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Brodie & Ryan Smith – A New Generation of Giving
Meat the Need has officially rebranded as Meet the Need, marking an...
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Meat the Need Rebrands as Meet the Need to Expand Support for Food-Insecure Kiwis
Meat the Need has officially rebranded as Meet the Need, marking an...
Read More Wow mince! My family and I haven't had mince for months now. This is amazing!
Recipient, The Salvation Army, Whangarei
Our Supporters
It’s thanks to all these fantastic businesses that we have been able to feed families across New Zealand.
