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 […]
More Than Food: Why Dignity Matters as Food Insecurity Continues to Rise
“Every client that comes through our doors picks up your packets of mince.” It’s a simple observation from Lara Dolan, CEO of Mangere Budgeting Services, but it speaks volumes about the reality of food insecurity facing thousands of Kiwi families today. For many households, fresh protein has become a luxury rather than a staple. At […]
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 […]
From North Canterbury to the Nation: Jane Schwass on Why She’s Supported Meet the Need since the Beginning
When Jane Schwass reflects on her involvement with Meet the Need, she doesn’t describe it as a big decision or a formal commitment. Instead, she describes something simpler, and more human. It just made sense. Jane was one of the very first farmers to support the initiative, back when it was just beginning to take […]
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 […]
Stepping Up at the Farm Gate: Why one Waikato Farmer Supports Meet the Need
In the heart of rural Waikato, on 20 hectares in Ōhaupō, Simon Boshier runs 150 head of beef cattle each year. Farming is in his blood – he was brought up on a farm, in what he calls “quintessential rural New Zealand.” Today, alongside farming, Simon works as a representative for Silver Fern Farms, dealing daily with dairy, beef, and lamb farmers […]
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 […]