FOOD BANK INFORMATION DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
Good Shepherd Food Bank
The Auckland Community Good Shepherd Food Bank provides food boxes to those located in Henderson and the wider Auckland Region area from Wednesday and Friday (Pick up only at 97A Rathgar Road, Henderson, 0610, Auckland, New Zealand “Between 2:00pm to 4:00pm ). If you and your family need help with food please contact reception on +64 9 212 5555
We Love Food Rescue
Redistributing good food that would otherwise go to waste, to communities in need.
Executive Summary
Rise and Shine Worship Ministries New Zealand & Charitable Trust is not-for-profit. With our food rescue plan (collecting good food that would be either dumped or given to farmers) we provide free, health-focused meals for Elderly, Families, and Children.
We distribute food to Auckland Region Whanau or organisations that give to those in need. Good Shepherd Foodbank Love distribute & delivers food & Supplies to Auckland Region Whanau or organisations around the Auckland we’re helping over 1500 people a week.
[email protected], Phone +64 9 212 5555, +64 20 4000 5004.
For more information or to make a donation to Support:
Rise and Shine Worship Ministries, or Rise and Shine Charitable Trust, or Good Shepherd Foodbank,
please donate directly to the food bank account.
ANZ Bank Account
Non-profits Rise and Shine Worship Ministries – New Zealand & Charitable Trust
ANZ – 06-0878-0790338-00
Please put ‘Worship, or Foodbank, or Charitable Trust’ as the reference
We would like to Thanks and Regards:
- Auckland Council
- Fonterra – In Our Community
- Dragon Community Trust
- The Trust Community Foundation
- One Foundation LTD
- Kiwi Foundation LTD
- Family Services Directory GOVT
- Ministry of Social Development
- Crown Fund – Community Matters
- Community Support Waitakere
- Laingholm
- Mazda Foundation
- Pub Charity Limited
- All Heart NZ
- Countdown
- BlueSky Community Trust
- Grass Roots Trust
- PAK’nSAVE
- Kiwi Harvest
- Fair Food LTD
- Auckland City Mission
- Tasti New Zealand LTD
- Sanitarium LTD
- Asaleo Care
- Henderson-Massey Local Board
- Dragon Community Trust Ltd,
- Local Henderson & Te Atatu Community Continued Support.
Community Christmas Hamper Project
This local hamper project takes place during November-December, and we give over 200 Christmas hampers to those in hardship. Contact us if you, your business, school or community group would like to be involved.
For information about Good Shepherd Foodbank, Financial Freedom Project or food parcels, Christmas hampers , please contact below:
Mrs. Monica Rose
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Ph: +64 9 212 5555, +64 21 208 4300
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Coronavirus Delta Outbreak Emergency food parcel supplies T&C.
Kia ora Whanau,
Thanks for requesting a food parcel with Good Shepherd Foodbank If you have no money for food don’t worries!
You might be able get help from a Good Shepherd FoodBank. You’ll need to be referred to a Good Shepherd FoodBank by WINZ, or Citizens Advice Bureau. If you have a referral, you’re most welcome to come to a GSFB – either for yourself or someone who’s vulnerable.
If you’re shielding or self-isolating and you can’t get food, contact Auckland Emergency Rescue Management Team – they might be able to help. You can find your local council’s contact details on GOV.NZ.
Good Shepherd FoodBanks is a Chritable community organisations we can help if you can’t afford the food you need. You’ll usually need to get a referral to get a food parcel assistance before you can use it.
Please send us your Photo ID proof of address car plate number and referral or food grant decline letter by WINZ or Citizens Advice on [email protected] before calling us for appointment.
Getting a referral
A good place to ask for a referral is your nearest Citizens Advice. Tell them you need the food bank assistance letter – they’ll probably make you an appointment to discuss your situation with an adviser.
The adviser will ask you some questions about your income and needs. They can check if you should be getting any benefits you’re not currently claiming and tell you about other local help you could get. The adviser can also give you advice about budgeting and any debts you have.
The adviser can refer you to your nearest food bank, if you’re eligible.
If you can’t go to Citizens Advice
You can ask for a referral from an organisation that’s already supporting you – for example, a charity, school or children’s centre.
Your local council might be able to tell you how to get a referral to a food bank. You can find your local council’s contact details on GOV.NZ. When you contact them, ask if there’s a (WINZ FOOD GRANT) local welfare assistance scheme that can help you as well as letter for the foodbank. You might be able to get money in your green WINZ card for things like clothes or petrol.
The food bank will give you a food parcel. They can also tell you where to get advice about your income and spending.
If you live in a out of West Auckland area and can’t afford to travel, your nearest food bank might be able to deliver. Call or email them to check.
Good Shepherd FoodBank is run by a Christian religious group, we’ll still help you if you’re not religious or from a different religion.
If you need to use the food bank again
If you needed a referral to use the food bank, you’ll need to get another one before you go back.
If you’ve been told your food bank has a limit on the number of times you can visit, it’s still worth asking if you really need the food. If you’re in this situation, talk to an adviser.
The adviser will ask you some questions about why you still need to use the food bank. They’ll refer you if they agree it’s the best way to help you. Even if they can’t refer you they’ll give you advice on debt or problems with benefits if you need it.
Food Parcels are available by tomorrow between 2pm to 4pm call us and book appointment on 092125555 for pickup.
We’ve only 12 – 15 appointments 10 minutes appointment available on each day for each Whanau and if you missed your appointment we can not assist you in that case please call us again for next appointment available on next day before 1:00pm.
When you arrive at 97a Rathgar Road, Henderson, 0610, Auckland, New Zealand,
The 3-step plan to ease restrictions
Please follow the strict Covid19 safety protocols park your car outside and send us massage you are here and our volunteers will help you.
Next steps
Check if you can get extra help if you’re on benefits or your benefits have stopped If you’re over 18, you can use the WINZ benefits calculator to check which benefits you can get.
Please reply us back with your full name and address to confirm pick-up.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more details and upcoming activities.
We look forward to helping you.
Note: if you missed you appointment you have to follow above steps agaig and wait for the next appointment available for you.
