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).
April 29, 2024
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