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The Coalition of Wellington Regional Food Banks would like to thank NewstalkZB and the people of greater Wellington for their continuing support for the Winter and Christmas Food Day Appeals which help restock the region's food banks at critical times of the year.

We would also like to thank the following participating supermarkets:

  • City New World
  • Thorndon New World
  • Newtown New World
  • Karori New World
  • Woolworth Karori
  • Countdown Lower Hutt,
  • Hutt City New World
  • Johnsonville Woolworths
  • New World Whitby
  • New World Porirua
  • Pak'n Save Porirua
  • Countdown Porirua
  • New World Island Bay
  • Woolworths Tawa
  • Pak'n Save Upper Hutt
  • Woolworths Upper Hutt
  • Countdown in Upper Hutt
  • New World Silverstream
  • Miramar New World
  • Wainuiomata New World
  • Woolworths Crofton Downs.

 

You need to check to see if you are entitled to assistance from WINZ 0800 559 009


Downtown Community Ministry
Phone: 04 384 7699
Fax: 04 384 7688
Address: Compassion House, Luke’s Lane,
Te Aro, Wellington; PO Box 6133, Marion Square.
Website: www.dcm.org.nz
Email: office@dcm.org.nz
Monday and Friday 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Central City residents only. After your first visit a WINZ decline letter or other community referral letter is required.


Johnsonville Food Bank
Phone: 04 478 5698; Jan 04 478 8628
Fax: 04 478 5690
Address: Corner Frankmoore Avenue & Moorefield Road Johnsonville
Website: www.cab.org.nz
Email: cab.johnsonville@xtra.co.nz
You must be a local resident and bring a decline letter from Work and Income. Located in the Johnsonville Community Centre, open five days a week. Morning interviews until 11.30am, afternoon pick–ups.


Kapiti Food Bank
Phone: Hamish 04 298 1907
Address: 10 McGrath Avenue Paraparaumu 10am–12pm, weekdays. A referral letter from a community agency or a Work and Income decline letter is required.


Karori Food Bank
Phone: John 04 476 4333 or
Gerry 04 476 7392
Open weekdays in the mornings for Karori residents only. People need to phone first and they will receive their food parcel by delivery.


Wadestown Food Bank
Phone: Phyl 04 475 3281 or Dawn 04 479 1559
By appointment only. Please phone on weekdays by 10.30 am on the day requesting food.


Lower Hutt Food Bank
Phone: Glenda 04 570 6858,
021 128 9377
Address: 14 Laings Road, Hutt City Council Buildings 9am–11.30am, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Behind Hutt City Council building. After your first visit a Work and Income decline letter or referral letter from a budget service or other support agency is required.


Massey at Wellington Students Association (MAWSA)
Phone: 04 801 2540
Fax: 04 801 2541
Address: Level 2 Student Centre,
Massey University Entrance E,
Tasman Street, Wellington
Website: www.mawsa.org.nz
Open 9am–4pm weekdays for Massey internal students only. Students are entitled to one parcel a year.

Miramar and Strathmore Food Bank

Phone: Food bank: 04 388 1982,
Mary: 04 972 6508
Arranges food parcels to be picked up Tuesday and Friday in both suburbs. Emergency food parcels available.


Newlands Community House Food Bank
Phone: 04 478 879
Fax: 04 478 8799
Address: 23 Bachelor Street, Newlands
Email: nch1@kol.co.nz
Local residents can contact Tracy on weekdays 9.30am to 12pm. Two parcels are given before referral to budgeting advice (from Agape Budgeting or Johnsonville CAB).


Salvation Army Lower Hutt
Phone: 04 570 0273
Fax: 04 570 0274
Address: Corner Kings Crescent and
Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt
Website: www.sacrossroads.org.nz
Email: mission@sacrossroads.org.nz
12pm–2.45pm, weekdays. You will need to bring with you: i) if you are working, a bank statement, ii) if you are on a benefit, a letter from Work and Income stating that you have no entitlements left, iii) or a letter from a community support worker.


Salvation Army Porirua
Phone: 04 235 6266
Fax: 04 235 6482
Address: Corner Warspite Avenue & Fantame Street, Cannons Creek Porirua
Website: www.salvationarmy.org
Email: porirua_cfs@nzf.salvationarmy.org
10am–12pm, Monday to Friday. Assessment and ID required. After your first visit a Work and Income decline letter or referral letter from another support agency eg budgeting or social service is required. Organisations such as Birthright, CAB and budget services need to make contact on a client’s behalf.

Salvation Army Tawa
Phone: 04 232 8023
Fax: 04 232 8023
Address: 177 Main Road, Tawa
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.nz
Email: salvation@paradise.net.nz
9am–12pm weekdays. Local residents only.


Salvation Army Upper Hutt

Phone: 04 528 6745
Fax: 04 528 6748
Address: 695 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.nz
Email: salarmy.upperhuttcorps@xtra.co.nz
9am–12pm, Monday and Wednesday; 10am–2pm Tuesday and Thursday, 10am–3pm Friday. Must live within Upper Hutt boundaries and bring Community Services Card plus proof of address and letters from Work and Income.


Salvation Army Newtown
Phone: 04 389 0594
Fax: 04 389 1130
Address: 26 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.nz
Email: wellingtoncfs@xtra.co.nz
10am–3pm, Monday to Friday. Wellington South residents only. After your first visit a Work and Income decline letter or other community referral letter is required.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (Newtown)
Phone: 04 389 7122
Fax: 04 389 7129
Address: 207 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Email: svdp.wgton@xtra.co.nz
9.30am–3.30pm, Monday, Wednesday,  Thursday. Appointment needed. Wellington South residents only. After your first visit a Work and Income decline letter or other community referral letter is required.

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (Porirua)
Phone: 04 237 59 68
Address: 18 Mungavin Avenue, Porirua
Call the shop Monday–Friday 10am–3pm. Delivery is during the day and people need to be at home. A form needs to be filled out as well as an interview in order for staff to determine how to further support people. Food is delivered by volunteers.


Stokes Valley Community House
Phone: 04 972 5758
Address: 212 Stokes Valley Road,
Stokes Valley; PO Box 37042
Stokes Valley
Email: svchadmin@clear.net.nz
Providing bread and veggies on Fridays between 12pm–1pm.

Upper Hutt Food Bank
Phone: 04 528 9057
Address: 19 Logan Street, Upper Hutt; PO Box 40862 Upper Hutt
9am–12pm, Monday and Wednesday, 10am–3pm, Friday. Closed on public holidays. People must bring proof of address. After receiving four parcels people will be sent to receive budget advice.

Victoria University of Wellington Students Association (VUWSA)
Phone: Welfare vice president 04 463 6985
Fax: 04 463 6990
Address: Ground Floor, Student Union Building, Victoria University, Kelburn,
Website: www.vuwsa.org.nz
Email: wvp@vuw.ac.org
12pm–2pm week days. For enrolled Victoria University students only. Food parcels are provided on the basis of need.


Wainuiomata Food Bank
Phone: 04 939 0842
Address: 33 Parkway, Wainuiomata
Email: carolynfreedman@hotmail.com
This Food Bank is open 9am–12pm, Monday and Thursday for local residents only.

Wellington City Mission Food Bank (Newtown)
Phone: 04 389 2033
Fax: 04 389 2109
Address: 200 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Website: www.wgtncitymission.org.nz
Email: enquiries@wgtncitymission.org.nz
10am–3pm, Monday to Friday. Interview required. ID is required for first timers and preferably receipts or a decline letter from Work and Income. For subsequent visits a decline letter or other community referral letter is required.

Wesley Wellington Mission Porirua
Phone: 04 237 7923,
Fax: 04 237 7952
Address: 206 Mungavin Avenue,
Cannon’s Creek, Porirua;
PO Box 53050 Porirua
Email: wporirua@wesleyca.org.nz
9.30am–12pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday. We give out food parcels, not food vouchers. Proof of address needed. Other services are also provided.




MEALS AT DROP-IN CENTRES

The Crypt
St Mary of the Angels
17 Boulcott St
Wellington

473 0319

Lunch midday (donation) Weekdays only.

Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre (the Soup Kitchen)
132 Tory St
Te Aro
WELLINGTON

Meals: Dinner 4.45pm (hot meal $1-other food available at no cost); Breakfast 8am (free) Mon.- Sat. Closed Sunday.

Wellington City Mission Drop- in Centre
200 Riddiford St Newtown

Light lunch available 10am - 2pm weekdays. 20c for tea or coffee, 50c for soup, up to $2 for a main meal.

MEALS DELIVERED

Meals on Wheels 385 5999 (extn 6014)
Contact Bruce Matson at Capital Coast Health. A referral from your doctor or social worker, or from the hospital is needed to receive a hot meal delivered daily.

Monday to Friday. Cost of meal is $3.70, and delivered at lunchtime by volunteers.

Ezee Meals 389 2033
Organised through Wellington City Mission who will refer you to the outlet (purchases also available direct from the Mission). Pre-cooked frozen meals and desserts are available and can be delivered to your door.

Large Main $6.00, Small Main $4.00, Dessert $2.50, Delivery $2.00

Grampy Meals 577 0411
Frozen dinners and desserts to heat in the oven, or microwave. Ring to check delivery day in your local area.

Meals $5.60 to $7.25, Soup $3.35, Dessert $3.35, Delivery$3.00

CHRISTMAS DINNERS
The following organisations organise put on Christmas dinner:

LIONS ROOM AT THE INN - CHRISTMAS DAY MEALS
For the housebound, lonely, students and visitors to Wellington A Christmas Day meal will be provided at the Aro Valley Community Centre, 48 Aro St, commencing at 12:30pm.

Those who wish to have a meal delivered or volunteer their services should Telephone 499 3240

Salvation Army Hope Centre (Newtown)
Phone - 389-0594

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