If your organisation runs a grant programme and you think Fair Food would be a good match, we would love to hear from you.
Whether your priority is helping young whānau, reducing your climate footprint, or meeting your Sustainable Development Goals, we can put together a custom donation opportunity to reach your desired impact.
Check out our annual report to see how we helped share 1.8 million meals worth of fresh food last year!
Our charities commission number is CC48507, and all our finances are independently audited and available on request.
Reuben Sharples is everyone’s favourite local Butcher and no one knows meat better than Reuben. We’re super stoked to have Aussie Butcher New Lynn as our Ambassadors. Their family’s generosity feeds our local community while showcasing the best of the West.
Life Health Foods
Our neighbours Life Health Foods have been supporters of Fair Food for many years. They recently sponsored the launch of Kete, our Conscious Kitchen guide. In 2022, proceeds from each pack of Naked Locals soup sold was donated to Fair Food. Many members of their team have volunteered, so they know first hand what we do and where their donated products go.
West City Auto
Big ups to John Blewett and the team for sponsoring and looking after our crucial fleet of vehicles. With three trucks, a van and a Suzuki Swift, our fleet of waka are always in tip top shape and ready for action – thanks John!
Auckland Council
Auckland Council: Auckland Council was one of the founding members of Fair Food back in 2011. Since then, they’ve been powering our mahi with grants projects in the waste and climate change space. They also join us on the Steering Committee of Kai West.
Foundation North
To enhance lives, Foundation North provides funding and support to initiatives large and small to respond to their communities now and for generations to come. In doing so, they support community-based initiatives in Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau.
J R McKenzie Trust
The J R McKenzie Trust is a philanthropic family trust that has been grantmaking in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1940. Known for funding groups and initiatives that often struggle to get grants elsewhere, we distribute allocated funds through a variety of approaches and mechanisms to organisations that align with their vision of a socially just and inclusive Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ministry of Social Development
Huge investment to support food secure communities, MSD invests in food rescue and has recognised the sector with the establishment of Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance (https://www.afra.org.nz) (AFRA).
Perpetual Guardian
New Zealand’s pre-eminent provider of philanthropic services with a long history of structuring and honouring clients’ charitable intentions. Many different family trusts and philanthropic partners have supported Fair Food through this incredible group.
The Tindall Foundation
The Tindall Foundation is a family foundation that seeks opportunities to support innovative, forward-thinking initiatives that make a positive difference for Aotearoa New Zealand, in areas of whānau/families, community and environment.
The Trusts
Supporting our people and helping us keep the lights on, The Trusts give us phenomenal support for all our critical resources.
Catalytic Foundation
Their endorsement programme recognises and acknowledges the commitment to quality and
trustworthiness and acts as a recognition of the work the charity does in providing outstanding
services within the community.
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You can help provide the ingredients for a healthy meal for just 50 cents, PLUS you’ll save greenhouse emissions by keeping good food outta landfill.
Does your employer offer payroll giving? It’s a great way to give through your salary or wages and you’ll get a tax credit for each donation you make.
We’ve got so many fun and fantastic ideas to help you fundraise for Fair Food. From rescued morning teas to zero waste events, you can help us spread the word and earn the moolah.
