Food support
WINZ food grants
Last updated 13 October 2022
Work and Income NZ (WINZ) may be able to help you pay for food.
- You don't have to be on a benefit to qualify for this help.
- You don't have to pay the money back.
If you're struggling to meet other living costs, or if you get an unexpected bill, WINZ might be able to help you, even if you're working.
Getting food and supplies in Easy Read format
Last updated 13 Oct 2022
Everyone should have access to information on how to get food and supplies when they need it.
Easy Read information uses words and pictures that's easier to understand for people, so they know who can get supplies for them and other ways to get essentials.
Visit the COVID-19 website for the Easy Read format on how to get food support.
Priority shopping for people with disabilities
Last updated 13 Oct 2022
Student Volunteer Army (SVA) started grocery delivery during COVID-19 and continues to offer help to people needing access to food. They are experienced supporting disabled people with grocery shopping. Visit their online store.
Countdown has a priority online shopping service for older people, people with disabilities, people with chronic health conditions, and people who are self-isolating.
For New World and PAK'nSave, customers can call 0800 463 996 to ask if their local supermarket takes grocery orders over the phone. Note that grocery service over the phone is not available in all areas.
Packed meals, foodbanks and parcels
Last updated 13 Oct 2022
We have a list of services available to you all year round, like charities that provide packed meals, your nearest foodbank and provider of food parcels, so you can reach out to during challenging times.
Food and essential needs support for elderly
Last updated 18 October
Age Concern Auckland can help organise emergency food support and coordinate other services or equipment required.
If you would like to speak to one of their Community Social Workers, call 09 820 0184 or or email them for a free, confidential discussion.
