COMMUNITY FOOD SUPPORT

We have changed the way we do our Kai distribution. 

We have Kai available every day.

To register for a Kai parcel, you need to reside in Tahunanui and have a valid Community Services Card. You will be able to collect a Kai parcel twice a week, from 3pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thuirsday, Friday.

On Wednesday we put our Kai out on the deck, and collection is open to everyone. 

We aim to help as many people as possible and rely on community members being responsible and respectful.

(We have a Food Collection Protocol displayed on the fridge in the foyer and we appreciate your support upholding these standards) 

 

Other places for food support: 

  • St Stephens Church - Fridays 9am-1.30pm - Drop in Cafe & Op-Shop $2 which provides baking, toasted sandwiches, soup, tea & coffee 

  • WINZ Food Grants - Ring 0800 559 009 - Monday-Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday 8am-1pm

  • Whakatu Marae - Ring 03 546 9097 OR 0800whaka2 For food assistance 

  • Giving Aroha - Sundays 5pm in Anzac Park for a evening meal for those in need

  • Salvation Army - Ring 0800 53 00 00 For food enquiries after WINZ says NO 

  • Loaves & Fishes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays - 30 Vanguard Street in hall behind the church - Lunchtime meals - to help prevent people being hungry or lonely before payday

  • St Vincent de Paul - Ring 03 548 9372 for the Nelson Shop for people in need

  • Te Piki Oranga  - Phone 03 542 7016 OR 0800 672 642

  • Women's Centre - 03 546 8441 OR 03 5467986

  • Te Korowai Trust - 03 547 5958 for people cooking on a budget

  • BUWT - Contact 03 548 8171 - if you have issues with WINZ, ACC or IRD - FREE SERVICE 

  • Bellyful - Free meals for whanau with new babies or young children that need some support - https://bellyful.org.nz/bellyful-branches/nelson/

  • Te Whare Ma The White House - Home cooked meals can be brought for $3 each, 2 for $5 or 5 for $10 - Suitable for people with mental health & addictions

  • Family Start - Phone 03 547 0940 - Can arrange food parcels for people