Food rescue · Community care · Real impact
Feed people.
Not landfill.
Love Soup rescues good food and redirects it to people and community organisations across the North Island. Together, we reduce waste, support local communities and help food go where it is needed most.
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Community powered
Working alongside supermarkets, suppliers and community partners
Love Soup’s work is made possible by generous food donors, businesses, councils, community groups and corporate partners.
Interested in joining them?
Just some of the good companies who share, give and support to Love Soup
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How would you like to help, or be helped?
I need food support
Free community pantries, shared meals and friendly local teams. No judgement, no strings, just kai and kindness.
Donate Food
Surplus stock, garden produce or pantry staples. We collect, sort and share it where it is needed most.
Volunteer
Drive, sort, cook or serve. A few hours of your time turns rescued food into meals for your neighbours.
Become a Partner
Supermarkets, suppliers and businesses: turn your surplus into community impact and measurable waste reduction.
Why food rescue matters
Good food belongs on plates, not in landfill.
- We rescue quality surplus food before it becomes waste
- We stock free community pantries and host shared meals
- We support families, seniors and anyone doing it tough
- We reduce food waste and emissions in every region we serve
Every week, perfectly good food is thrown away while families in the same neighbourhoods struggle to fill the fridge. Love Soup exists to close that gap.
Since 2013, our volunteers have collected surplus food from supermarkets, growers and suppliers, sorted it with care, and shared it through community pantries, shared meals and local support networks.
We keep it human. Our teams live in the communities they serve, and everything we do is built on manaakitanga: welcoming people, feeding people and treating everyone with dignity.
Community impact you can count.
Powered by volunteers, local supermarkets and generous suppliers in every region we serve.
15,000
+
People supported each year
Through pantries, parcels and shared meals
9,500
+
Volunteer service hours a year
Driving, sorting, cooking and serving
12,000
Kg+
Food rescued each year from landfill
Redirected from landfill to local tables
From surplus to supper in three steps.
01
Rescue
Our volunteer drivers collect quality surplus food from supermarkets, growers, bakeries and suppliers before it goes to waste.
02
Sort
Every item is checked and sorted with care by our local teams, so only good, safe kai makes it through to the community.
03
Share
Food flows out through community pantries, shared meals and support networks, reaching the people who need it most.
Community stories
Real people. Real kai. Real impact.
Local stores stepping up for their nieghbours
Local stores stepping up for their nieghbours
Meet the crew behind collections
Meet the crew behind collections
Around the Table – Community dinners on the coast
Around the Table – Community dinners on the coast
Find your local Love Soup team.
Where we operate
Each region runs its own pantries, collections and community meals. Head to your local page for current details.
Hibiscus Coast
Community pantries from Hatfields Beach to Gulf Harbour, weekly community dinners and food support.
Tracey Hoey and team
021 0225 0029
1 Brightside Road
Stanmore Bay Auckland
Albany
Food rescue collections across the North Shore, working with supermarkets and suppliers.
Warren Stut
021 130 6785
4/4 William Pickering Drive,
Rosedale, Auckland
Rotorua
Pataka kai pantries across the city, free kai koha tables and a Monday community meal.
Andrew Smallman
022 460 066
112 Kawaha Point Road
Rotorua
Where we operate
Everyone needs help sometimes. We’re here.
If money is tight or the cupboards are looking bare, you are welcome at Love Soup. Visit a free community pantry, join us for a shared meal, or get in touch with your local team. There is no judgement here, just good kai and good people.
Food parcel availability varies by region and demand. Please check with your local team or follow their Facebook page for the latest information before ordering.
Partner with Love Soup
Turn your surplus into community impact.
Partnering with Love Soup is simple, reliable and rewarding. We collect on schedule, handle food safely, and share the difference your business makes. Less waste for you, more meals for the community.
Frequently asked questions.
What is food rescue?
Food rescue means collecting good quality surplus food from supermarkets, growers and suppliers before it is thrown away, then redistributing it to people and communities who can use it. It reduces waste and helps families at the same time.
Who can use the community pantries?
Anyone. The pantries are free and open to the whole community. We simply ask that you take only what you need for your household and leave some for others.
How do I request a food parcel?
Food parcel availability varies by region and demand. The best first step is to follow your local Love Soup Facebook page or contact your local team, who can let you know what is currently available and how to order.
Is the rescued food safe to eat?
Yes. Everything we rescue is checked and sorted by our trained volunteers before it is shared. We only pass on food that is good, safe and fit to eat.
How can my business donate surplus food?
Get in touch through our partnership form and your local team will arrange collection. We can set up regular scheduled pickups or one off collections, and we handle food safely from door to door.
Are donations tax deductible?
Love Soup Charitable Trust is a registered New Zealand charity, registration number CC49692. Financial donations of $5 or more are eligible for a donation tax credit, and we can provide a receipt.
Join the movement
Together, we feed people, not landfill.
Whether you have food to share, time to give or a business that wants to make a difference, there is a place for you at Love Soup.
