Let’s Feed People
Not Landfill
Our members redistribute quality surplus food to communities across Aotearoa.
Nourish Communities, Reduce Waste
Our food rescue members operate locally across Aotearoa, rescuing perfectly good food from going to waste and redistributing it to the community. With one in five children facing food insecurity in Aotearoa, our members’ work is more important than ever.
How does food rescue work?
Our members collect surplus food from businesses like supermarkets, cafes, and orchards—food that is still perfectly good to eat—and ensure it’s redistributed to those in need. After collection, they sort the food and either pass it on to community groups like food banks and charities across Aotearoa, or distribute it directly.
Get started with Second Harvest
Second Harvest is all about connecting surplus produce on farms and in backyards, with the community.
Learn how you can help turn surplus produce into good for the community.
Join us in ensuring no food goes to waste, and no Kiwi goes hungry.
Does your business end up with surplus food that currently goes to waste? Why not support your community and the environment by donating it to a food rescue organisation?
For every dollar invested in food rescue there is a $4.50 social return.
What’s the impact of food rescue?
In the year 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, AFRA members:
Rescued
of good, nutritious food from going to waste.
Prevented
of CO2 (e) going into the atmosphere.
Distributed
of food to people who need it.
Provided
meals into our community.
Diverted