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 […]
Meet the Need Joins Forces with Metallica Fans to Tackle Food Insecurity in New Zealand
Meet the Need is excited to announce they are teaming up with Metallica’s charitable foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH) to deliver a unique volunteer food packing event that will put the spotlight on one of the country’s fastest-growing challenges – food insecurity. This unique, one-off event will bring together 50 Metallica fans to pack […]
Award-Winning Dairy Leader Ben Purua Joins Meet the Need to Tackle Food Insecurity
Meet the Need is proud to welcome Ben Purua as the charity’s first official ambassador. Ben Purua is a dairy farm manager, award-winning agricultural leader, and passionate advocate for transformation through farming. Based in South Waikato, Ben leads a high-performing System 5 dairy operation centred on innovation, animal welfare, and sustainability. But his influence stretches […]
Over 1.1 Million Meals Delivered Amid Soaring Living Costs
Meet the Need Launches Inaugural Impact Report As the cost of living continues to climb and more families struggle to put food on the table, Meet the Need has released its first-ever Impact Report, highlighting the power of community-driven food support. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Meet the Need delivered over 1.19 million mince […]
Meet the Need Partners with Case IH
Meet the Need Partners with Case IH to Support Aotearoa Communities Meet the Need is proud to announce a new partnership with Case IH as we work to tackle food insecurity across New Zealand one meal at a time. As part of the initiative, $50 from the sale of every new Case IH tractor in […]
Nick Fisher appointed as the new Chair of Meet the Need
Nick Fisher appointed as the new Chair of Meet the Need Meet the Need is excited to announce the appointment of Nick Fisher as its new Chair. With a strong background in the meat industry and rural media, Nick brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to tackling food insecurity across the country. […]
Brodie & Ryan Smith – A New Generation of Giving
This past Christmas, 10-year-old Brodie Smith proved that generosity knows no age when he made a heartfelt decision that inspired those around him.
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 exciting new chapter in our mission…
Meet the Need Partners with Freshpork New Zealand to Expand Donation Opportunities for Farmers
Meat the Need is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Freshpork New Zealand…