Thames Foodbank

Thames Foodbank

Thames Foodbank has been
serving the community
since the early 2000s.

We cant feed the world but,
We can help feed those on our doorstep.
Foodbank provides essential support to individuals and families during times of financial crisis or emergency, ensuring that no one in the community needs to go hungry.
Through its compassionate service, and in conjuntion with the 305 Open Door, the foodbank helps to ease the burden of everyday struggles, offering hope and a sense of security when it’s needed most.

Over the past year food parcel demand has increased significantly. By November, 2024, food parcel requests were double the same 12 month period for the year before. This is mainly due to the cost of living crisis.
During 2023 Foodbank provided enough food via food parcels for 7,400 meals (approx). The 2024 year has seen the numbers increase to 14,000 meals (approx.).

Thank you to all our amazing donors for your generosity and support.

We were able  to cope with this level of demand. However, we expect demand will increase during the 2025 year. 
To meet this level of demand, we have put new procedures in place starting 2025, and we will be reaching out to our supporters during the year.

Here's How You Can Help

Donate food. Drop you donated food to 305 Mary St Thames.
See the list to the right/below, of the best food products to donate. 

Give financially: Yes you can make donation over the counter at the foodbank and you can also donate right/below now online by following this link. DONATE NOW. 

Note: Cash donations to Thames Foodbank are tax deductible for NZ businesses. Individuals can claim up to 33.3%  donation rebate. 

Best Basic Products to Donate to Thames Food Bank:
 
Creamed corn
Canned fish (e.g., tuna, salmon, sardines)
Canned spaghetti or baked bean
Canned tomatoes (whole, diced, or pureed)
Pasta sauce
Instant noodles or 2-minute noodles
Rice (long grain, basmati, or jasmine)
Pasta (spaghetti, macaroni, penne)
Cereal
Flour (preferably plain or self-raising)
Sugar (white)
Peanut butter
Jam
Crackers or biscuits
Tea or coffee (instant coffee or tea bags)
Toilet paper
 

These are our basic products, but we will gratefully accept other donations.

Fresh fruit and veg should be delivered on Mondays if possible.
Frozen food, we have limited freezer space so please call us before donating big quantities of frozen food.
Thank You Very Much For Your Kind Donation
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