Helping people. Supporting our community.

Aroha kore. Unconditional kindness.

What We Do


We provide boxes of nutritious food & other essential household items to people who need a helping hand.

We aim to provide you with food that appeals to your household and your circumstances.

We support ‘Waiwaste’ through the collection, sorting and re-distribution of rescue food.

Our Primary supporters


Pinehaven Orchard, Greytown

Wairarapa Building Society, Masterton

South Wairarapa Rotary

Kitchener’s Dairy, Martinborough

Scotty’s Meats, Martinborough

Pain & Kershaws, Martinborough

Ministry for Social Development

The Martinborough Community

Cartel Foods, Martinborough

South Wairarapa District Council

The Masonic Lodge, Martinborough

Martinborough Lions Club

The Grocer, Martinborough

Martinborough Bakery

Contact Us

If you are isolating because of COVID19 and require food support, we can help! Please call or email at any time.

Food box collection is on a Wednesday from 1pm – 3.30pm. Emergency food boxes can be arranged where required. Please get in touch.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“May is super lovely”

I’m blown away by the wonderful things we get. It’s like Christmas every week!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“Thank you so much”

I am so overwhelmed by the kindness of the community and all the help I have had. Makes it a little easier to cope.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“You guys are like Uber eats”

Thanks guys! Love the box, you guys are simply the best! I’ll make chips out of the spuds.

Support Us


The Martinborough Foodbank is run by a group of volunteers.

Our continued success relies on the generosity of our community and we truly appreciate your support.

If you would like to donate food items, please put them into the Foodbank basket at Pain & Kershaws supermarket on the Martinborough Square.

Alternatively, if you would like to make a monetary donation, deposits can be made directly into our bank account: ANZ 06 0541 0892873 00

THANK YOU!