42% increase in food support demand reported by NZFN in 2023 compared to 2022, with 83% increase from 2021.

42% increase in food support demand found by NZFN between 2022 and 2023, with 83% increase from 2021. The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) supported 630,000+ individuals per month in 2023. One-third of monthly recipients have never needed food support before. The demand outstrips supply, according to Tracy Wellington, Chief Executive of NZFN partner Food Hub, Kiwi Community Assistance (KCA).