Tauranga Community Foodbank

26/03/2026

Good morning everyone.

We are still operating today, however there is major flooding in our carpark and surrounding areas.

We want everyone to be safe, so please only travel to the Foodbank is absolutely necessary.

We have a skeleton team on for urgent kai support pick ups.

Stay safe out there everyone!

02/03/2026

https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/378347-new-mobile-shower--laundry-service-for-tauranga.html

What a score for the community. Such an important part of supporting people with dignity and mana. Great job Good Neighbour, TECT BayTrust Tauranga City Council

01/03/2026

We're so lucky to be one of the recipients of this epic mahi. Thank you!

10/02/2026

WOWEE - The Kai Ika Project came to town last weekend as part of the Stabicraft TSFC Fish and Chicks ladies fishing competition hosted at Tauranga Sport Fishing Club (Inc.). The Kai Ika Project kaupapa is about respecting our moana, rescuing fish heads and frames and feeding local whanau. We were VERY happy to take on the task of sharing the kai and called on Huria Trust and Merivale Community Centre to assist with this. It was just wonderful to hear from them that this fresh fish was appreciated by many people, and most definitely changed their day in the best way. Massive thumbs up to all involved. Ngā mihi nui.

23/12/2025

Our very small team (including our hard working volunteers) is having a wee break. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones and we'll see you back in 2026.

23/12/2025

The BIGGEST thank you.

To our referral agents, our volunteers and to all those in this fabulous community of ours who donated grocery items, money, or organised collections, YOU ARE AMAZING.

Also, the Bay of Plenty Times and the super star who is Kaitlyn Morrell... we are SO GRATEFUL. Thank you for telling our story and the story of those who work with us and for those in the community who need assistance.

Meri Kirihimete, you special bunch. And may all off us find some joy in this often stressful time and remember it can be the little things that bring joy too.

22/12/2025

“Just a joy to be around.” What amazing young people 😘

More than 75 volunteers work each week, rising to about 100 before Christmas.

19/12/2025

So grateful ☺️ Thank you 🩷

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi” – with your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive. 💛

In the spirit of manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and aroha, our kaimahi at Te Manu Toroa have come together this Kirihimete to tautoko our whānau, donating kai to those in need across Tauranga Moana. This week, we’ll be dropping off our contributions to the Tauranga Community Foodbank sharing our aroha and supporting our hapori. 🙏

A huge ngā mihi nui to Tauranga Community Foodbank for this amazing Kaupapa and for all the mahi you do to support whānau across Tauranga Moana. 💛

19/12/2025

Making a difference Palmers - thank you!

18/12/2025

So stoked! 🙏

18/12/2025

Our Jordy ❤️

Meet the woman keeping Tauranga’s foodbank running at Christmas.