Social Supermarkets

Rising inflation and the current cost of living has meant budgets are being stretched more than ever, and many hard-working Kiwis are struggling. One of the ways Foodstuffs North Island enables access to healthy and affordable food and supports our local communities to thrive, is by partnering with local community organisations to set up and run social supermarkets.

Social Supermarkets are a contemporary take on the traditional food bank approach, providing food support with greater levels of choice and dignity. People experiencing food insecurity choose what they need for themselves in a supermarket-style environment, rather than being given a pre-filled food parcel that might not meet the specific dietary and cultural needs or the personal preferences of the family.

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Go to Social Supermarkets to learn more