Sharing Success Beyond the Farm Gate: Why Cameron Henderson Supports Meet the Need
For Canterbury dairy farmer Cameron Henderson, supporting Meet the Need comes down to a simple question: how can the success of New Zealand farming benefit more than just those within the industry? Cameron and his family farm 220 hectares just south of Oxford, milking 750 cows, alongside dairy support and other farming projects on leased […]
From farm to food bank: Pāmu and Meet the Need serve up new recipes for Kiwi families
From farm to food bank: Pāmu and Meet the Need serve up new recipes for Kiwi families A partnership between Pāmu (Landcorp Farming Limited) and Meet the Need is putting more than quality New Zealand beef into food bank parcels, with a new collection of simple, budget-friendly recipe cards helping families turn donated mince into […]
Elanco Driving Change Golf Days Announced for November 2026
Don’t miss out on a great day on the fairways in support of local families! Join Meet the Need for our November 18-hole Ambrose-style charity golf tournament series. Played in teams of four with a shared score, the Ambrose format keeps the day social, inclusive, and fun for golfers of all abilities. The Elanco Driving […]
Meet the Need Releases 2025/26 Impact Report: More Than 1.2 Million Meals Delivered as Food Insecurity Continues to Rise
Meet the Need is proud to release its 2025/26 Impact Report, revealing both a record year of impact and a sobering picture of the growing demand for food support across Aotearoa. The past 12 months have seen 1,277,241 nutritious mince and milk meals delivered through a nationwide network of foodbanks, taking the total number of […]
Meet the Need Continues Partnership with Elanco to Help Feed Kiwi Families
Meet the Need is proud to continue its partnership with Elanco Animal Health, with the company once again committing to support Kiwi families through its Prolaject™ campaign this winter and spring. From 6 July to 30 September 2026, Elanco will donate $5 to Meet the Need for every pack of Prolaject™ purchased, with a goal […]
Green Meadows Beef and Meet the Need Strengthen Partnership to Help Feed New Zealand Families
A growing partnership between premium grass-fed beef brand Green Meadows Beef and Meet the Need is set to make it even easier for New Zealanders to support families experiencing food insecurity. After first partnering in May 2024, Green Meadows Beef and Meet the Need are expanding their collaboration with a new way for customers to […]
Elite Genetics with Real Impact: Harrison Farms’ 2026 Dairy Genetic Sale
South Canterbury farmers Philip and Julia Harrison aren’t just focused on breeding top-performing cows – they’re focused on building a legacy. Contract milking 450 cows (and moving to 570 cows this year), the Harrisons have spent decades investing in elite dairy genetics. Dairy runs deep in the family; Philip’s grandfather was a farmer, and his father before him farmed sheep, before the […]
Elanco Driving Change Golf Days
Don’t miss out on a great day on the fairways in support of local families! Join Meet the Need for our upcoming 18-hole Ambrose-style charity golf tournament series. Played in teams of four with a shared score, the Ambrose format keeps the day social, inclusive, and fun for golfers of all abilities. The Elanco Driving […]
Meet the Need Launches Christmas Charity Auction to Help Feed Kiwi Families
Feed a Family for Christmas TradeMe Auction is officially live – giving Kiwis the chance to grab incredible gifts while directly helping put nutritious kai on the table for families doing it tough this Christmas. Running for one week only, the auction features a line-up of items perfect for Christmas gifting, summer surprises, or treating […]
Nothing Else Matters – All Within My Hands and Meet the Need Unite for Special Food Packing Event
Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), teamed up with Meet the Need on Wednesday, November 19 for a one-of-a-kind volunteer food packing event held at the New Zealand Food Network warehouse in Auckland. A total of 50 volunteers travelled from far and wide to take part, including one hard-core Metallica fan who made […]