Christchurch Food Banks List
This list is a helpful starting point, but it isn’t a complete guide to every food bank or community service in Christchurch. Each organisation has its own hours, processes, and availability, so you must call or contact them first before visiting. Reaching out ahead of time makes sure you get the right information and the support you need when you arrive.
Salvation Army Linwood
Address: 177 Linwood Ave, Linwood
Phone: 03 389 3723
Email: linwood.cm@salvationarmy.org.nz
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/centres/nz/canterbury/linwood
Linwood Avenue Community Corner Trust (LACCT)
Address: 378 Linwood Ave, Linwood
Phone: 03 980 9627
Website: https://www.lacct.org.nz
St Ambrose Anglican Church (Linwood–Aranui Parish)
Address: 309 Breezes Road, Aranui
Phone: 03 388 6699
Website: https://www.linwood-aranuianglicanparish.com
Salvation Army Aranui
Address: 34 Portsmouth St, Wainoni
Phone: 03 388 1072 Email: aranui.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/centres/nz/canterbury/aranui/aranui-corps
New Brighton Community Fridge & Pantry
Address: 146 Hawke St, New Brighton
Phone: 027 319 4471
Christchurch City Mission
Address: 276 Hereford St, Christchurch
Phone: 03 365 0635
Website: www.citymission.org.nz/food-bank
Hoon Hay Food Bank
Address: Shop 14A, 12 McCarthy St, Hoon Hay
Phone: 022 151 2945
Email: hoonhayfoodbank1@gmail.com
Website: https://hoonhayfoodbank.co.nz
Salvation Army Sydenham
Address: 17 Southampton Street, Sydenham
Phone: 03 331 7483
Email: sydenham_cm@salvationarmy.org.nz
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/centres/nz/canterbury/sydenham
Neighbourhood Trust (Mairehau/St Albans/Shirley)
Address: 49 Nancy Ave, Mairehau
Phone: 027 710 0042
Website: https://nht.org.nz
Salvation Army Christchurch North (Belfast)
Address: Corner of Main North Road & Donegal Street, Belfast
Phone: 03 323 5257
Email: christchurchnorth.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz
Website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/centres/nz/canterbury/christchurch-north
Kaiapoi Community Trust / Kaiapoi Food Bank
Address: 24 Sewell Street, Kaiapoi
Phone: 0800 88 34 88
Website: https://www.kaiapoicommunitysupport.co.nz
St. Vincent de Paul (Vinnies Christchurch)
Address: 265 Stanmore Road, Richmond
Phone: 03 389 7484 ext. 2 or text 027 358 9400
Website: https://svdpchch.co.nz
0800 Hungry
Phone: 0800 486 479
Note: Costs $5 for delivery
Website: https://0800hungry.org
Kairos Food Rescue
Address: 150 Ferry Road, Christchurch
Notes: Kairos Community Hub — Fridays, 4:30pm–6:30pm
Website: https://www.kairosfoodrescue.org.nz
He Waka Tapu – Pātaka Kai
Address: 161 Pages Road, Wainoni
Notes: Pantry at entrance; fresh vegetables at back corner of Te Punga
Website: https://www.hewakatapu.org.nz
Delta Community Trust
Address: 101 North Avon Road, Richmond
Phone: 0800 233 582 or 03 389 0212 (Monday–Friday)
Website: https://www.deltatrust.org.nz
How The Loft Can Help
The Loft is here to support you if you’re dealing with food insecurity. We can listen, help you understand your options, and connect you with the right organisations for both immediate food provision and other assistance such as budgeting or Work and Income advocacy. If you want someone to walk alongside you while you figure out your next steps, contact us, and our team can guide you to services that best fit your situation.