Be part of our food movement

We believe no one should go hungry in Aotearoa. There is enough for everyone if we work together to strengthen regional food networks and rescue the surplus.

Donate food

Zero food poverty, Zero food waste

Over 260 incredible people give their time as Kaibosh volunteers, helping reduce food waste and connecting kai with communities.

Get involved

Zero food poverty, Zero food waste

Be part of a community-powered movement creating lasting change in the Greater Wellington Region.

Partner with us

We're keeping the food moving to where it's needed most.

Every day, with the help of more than 260 volunteers, we rescue good surplus food from businesses in the Greater Wellington Region, connecting nourishing kai with our partners who are supporting people across our communities.

5.7 million kg

food distributed to community

15.5 million meals

equivalent provided

17,195 tonnes C02e

emissions prevented

Impact stats since Kaibosh began in 2008

How you can help

Donate

Support Kaibosh by donating funds

You can help us rescue more kai for people. Your donation funds our food rescue mahi, keeping our vans on the road and three sites running so we can stop food waste and rescue more food.

Get Involved

Give your time as a volunteer

In just a couple of hours a week at Kaibosh makes a real difference, helping to reduce food poverty and food waste.

Give Food

Donate food from your business or farm

Help people in your community by donating surplus food. We partner with food businesses, manufacturers, farms and orchards to help reduce waste, reduce costs and help the planet.

Take action

Kaibosh plays a vital role in advocacy by bringing frontline experience into national conversations about food security and food waste.

Your voice can make a difference. Follow our posts and help us spread the word.

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Our community

We are a founding member of Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance

Together, we’re building a fairer, more sustainable food system for Aotearoa

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“The need for kai in our organisation is ever increasing along with the cost of living. Kaibosh helps consistently with vulnerable people and their tamariki.”

- Birthright Hutt Valley

Second Harvest

Have you wondered about the food that’s good enough to eat but doesn’t make it from farm to table? A lot of good kai grown and nurtured by local growers and farmers won’t make it to market. We’re collaborating with local growers to rescue kai with our Second Harvest project.

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“Growing, preparing and eating food together is so empowering for a community. We’d love for things to get to a point where the system doesn’t create food waste and those needing fresh food can get it.”

- Ange Holtslag, Kaibosh Kitchen Pito-one

“Volunteering with Kaibosh was a fantastic team building opportunity for our staff. It allowed them to understand firsthand the real impact of Kaibosh’s mahi and see how small efforts can make a big difference. Working together to rescue food that would have otherwise gone to waste was incredibly rewarding – and a solid workout too!”