2022/3 Ministry of Health research shows a 6.9% increase in food insecurity among Kiwi children, and KiwiHarvest pledges a $5 donation can feed a family for a day.

Aotearoa's largest food rescue organisation, KiwiHarvest, pledges that a $5 donation can feed a family for a day as research from the Ministry of Health reveals a significant increase in food insecurity among Kiwi children. Over 21% of children (0-14 years) live in households where food runs out often or sometimes, a 6.9% jump from 2021/2 to 2022/3 period. KiwiHarvest partners with 270 food businesses to divert edible, nutritious food from waste and deliver it to vulnerable communities.

March 10, 2024
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