KiwiHarvest

Dunedin branch

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Help us feed dunedin

Demand continues to grow across Auckland, and community support is essential.

You can help by:

Together, we can keep good food in the community and out of landfill.

Supporting communities across Ōtepoti, where food rescue began, KiwiHarvest Dunedin rescues quality surplus food from local donors and redistributes it to around 24 organisations, including Northeast Valley Trust, St Vincent de Paul, Ōtepoti Dunedin Whānau Refuge, and Pact, ensuring it reaches families who need it most. As the original branch, it strengthens food security while reducing waste, with each delivery fostering trust and supporting vital services from housing and budgeting to wellbeing and crisis care, creating lasting impact across the region.

Woolworths store manager handing over a box of donated food to the Dunedin KiwiHarvest branch supervisor. They are standing outside of a Woolworthes supermarket next to a KiwiHarvest food rescue truck
Pallet of fresh fruit and vegetables

Meals into the community for fy26

  • Dunedin: 663,113 meals delivered (based on 450g meals)

Why KiwiHarvest dunedin Matters

  • The original KiwiHarvest branch, established in 2012

  • A proven model that has grown into a nationwide movement


  • Supporting thousands of people through trusted community partners

  • Delivering both social and environmental impact at scale

KiwiHarvest Dunedin is where it all began, and a pivotal part of our legacy.

KiwiHarvest branch manager stands infront of the KiwiHarvest food rescue truck with a group of student volunteers

Partnerships & Community Initiatives

KiwiHarvest Dunedin is deeply embedded in the local community, supporting a range of events and initiatives throughout the year.

  • Regular collections from the Otago Farmers Market every Saturday

  • Fundraising involvement in local events such as craft beer festivals

  • Ongoing support for Northeast Valley Trust community dinners

  • Annual support for the Dunedin City Council Christmas Lunch, feeding over 500 people

These partnerships help extend our reach and strengthen community connections across the region.

Dunedin KiwiHarvest warehouse supervisor stands smiling with two volunteers ourside the Dunedin Beer Festival
KiwiHarvest Dunedin and Invergargill team member stand smiling side by side with two KiwiHarvest Food trucks

rEAL IMPACT WHEN IT MATTERS MOST

volunteering

KiwiHarvest Dunedin is currently seeking volunteers to support its growing operations.

Volunteer Opportunities Available

We are looking for volunteers from Wednesday to Friday,

8:30 am – 12:30 pm.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist our Food Rescue Drivers with loading and unloading food

  • Support food collections and deliveries

  • Contribute to daily operations that directly support the community

Volunteering offers a unique opportunity to see firsthand the impact of food rescue, supporting those most in need while being part of a compassionate, purpose-driven team.

KiwiHarvest Dunedin Warehouse supervisor stands infront of the KiwiHarvest food rescue truck with a police officer and a few boxes of donated food

The strength of KiwiHarvest lies in collaboration. During the Southland storm in October 2025, the Dunedin branch worked alongside KiwiHarvest Invercargill to supply essential water to affected communities. This rapid, coordinated response highlights the power of teamwork and compassion in times of need.

what our community says

  • “The regular delivery of food pallets has become a cornerstone of our operations, directly fueling our vision of eliminating hunger and supporting those most in need within our community”

    Good Care Community Trust

  • “Your continued partnership strengthens our ability to respond to whānau with compassion and consistency. We value the relationship we have with KiwiHarvest and the shared commitment to ensuring our communities are nourished in more ways than one.”

    Hapori Tautua Collective

  • “KiwiHarvest’ s support is making a direct and meaningful difference in the lives of the families we serve. Their generosity helps us provide more food through our social supermarket, including many 0-point items that allow families to stretch their groceries further, in some cases for up to two weeks. For parents already under stress, that support can mean the relief of knowing there will be food on the table and something for their children to eat after school.”

    Mangere Budgeting Services Trust