National partner organisations support

MSD is also funding three national partner organisations to build sector capacity and capability, and to increase the supply of high-quality surplus food for community food providers.

New Zealand Food Network

The New Zealand Food Network is increasing the supply of food to community food services by distributing bulk surplus and donated food from food producers, growers, and wholesalers to food hubs around Aotearoa New Zealand on an 'as required' basis. These food hubs will then distribute the food on to local foodbanks and other community food providers.

Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective

Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective support community food organisations across Aotearoa New Zealand to enable food to be distributed in mana-enhancing ways and to strive for community-led food secure communities. They are committed to the slower, deeper work of addressing poverty-related hunger's root causes - and all the systems that contribute to it.

Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance

The Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance provides national support for local food rescue organisations to reduce food waste and increase food security through capacity-building, encouraging good practice, enhancing collaboration and advocating for their best interests.