Foodbank
Sadly it is food that gets the lowest priority when families have serious money troubles. Rent, power, school costs, health costs all come first. Families and individuals struggling to feed themselves contact us and we interview them about their circumstances, then help them with emergency food.
Accessing food at the Mission
There are 2 methods of accessing food from Christchurch City Mission; a pre-packed parcel or a shop through the self-serve foodbank - Pou Manaaki.
Both these methods require an appointment which can be organised by phoning 03 365 0635 or 0800 787 855.
Our Foodbank Assessors will do a brief assessment and clients will be given a day and time to come in and collect a pre-packed parcel or do a shop through the self-serve foodbank, which is based on a point system. Photo ID and proof of address will be required on collection.
Food parcel allocation will be issued once every seven weeks.
An appointment with a financial mentor will need to happen for authorisation of ongoing food parcels.
External agencies will continue to email a referral through to the foodbank to make a booking for a pre-packed parcel. Email: foodbank@citymission.org.nz
All food parcel pick-ups and Pou Manaaki shops must have a pre-booked appointment time.
Hours of opening
Pre-packed parcel collection hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 - 10:30am and 1:30 - 2:30pm.
Self-serve Pou Manaaki collection hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm
FOODBANK Q & A’s
WANT TO HELP?
OUR GENERAL WISHLIST
Breakfast Cereals
Tinned Veges
Tinned Tomatoes
Rice
Pasta
Tinned Tuna
Spaghetti
Baked Beans
Biscuits
Crackers
Muesli Bars
Instant Noodles
Oil
Tomato Sause
Pasta Meal Packs
Creamed Rice
Risotto
meat
WANT TO DONATE FOOD?
Contact
Christchurch City Mission
03 365 0635
0800 787 855