SUPERMARKETS – Keep Good Food Moving, Not Wasted

Every day in supermarkets across Aotearoa, good food becomes surplus. Whether it's due to damaged packaging, short-dated stock, or overordering, much of this food is still perfectly safe to eat, but often ends up as waste.

At KiwiHarvest, we work with supermarkets to rescue unsaleable but edible food and redistribute it to local foodbanks and community groups supporting families in need. Your surplus can become someone’s next meal.

What Can You Donate?

We accept a wide range of items that are no longer suitable for sale but still safe for consumption, including:

• Damaged but sealed packaging (e.g. dented cans, torn outer cartons)

• Short-dated, close-to-expiry, or just-passed best before products

• Surplus or deleted lines

• Fresh produce that’s cosmetically imperfect or overstocked

• Chilled, frozen, ambient, and dry goods

• Unopened bakery and deli items (if prepared under safe conditions)

Please note: We cannot accept any opened, previously served, or spoiled items.

Why Donate?

• Reduce food waste and avoid landfill fees

• Save on disposal and waste management costs

• Support your local community with real, tangible impact

• Boost your store’s sustainability and community engagement efforts

• Contribute toward your company’s ESG and CSR goals

Food Safety First

Our team follows strict food safety protocols and offers clear guidance on what’s acceptable for donation. We can support your compliance requirements.

Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re an individual store or part of a national chain, KiwiHarvest can help you turn surplus into support. We offer reliable, regular collections and tailored solutions that work with your operations.

Let’s Talk

Call us on 0800 601 609 or email: hello@kiwiharvest.org.nz