Inspired by Free Store's & Food Rescues in other parts of NZ, we opened our doors in 2017. 

In CHB there is good food & good people, but there is also food insecurity. 

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We approached local Supermarkets, food producers & suppliers who stepped up as donors and supporters of our kaupapa.  A team of fantastic volunteers put their hands up to do the mahi & began by collecting, sorting & redistributing donated food through our daily sessions CHB-wide.

 

As well as donated food we encourage our community to share their knowledge, skills and surplus fruit/veges/plants with our community.

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Sharing good, nutritious, culturally appropriate food to anyone without exception or discrimination is what we do - you can help the environment by becoming a part of our initiative! 

Everyone is welcome to contribute and benefit from The Food Basket CHB.

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Our Waipukurau HQ is located in the CHB community rooms, Kitchener Street (stone gateway opposite service lane) & we have sattelite sessions throughout our district.