Thank you for being part of our story.
When you combine hungry people in the community, the masses of quality, wasted food from cafes & eateries daily + passionate people who want to get involved,
SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL IS BOUND TO HAPPEN…”
— Beth, Founder of Kairos Free Store
Did you know that
24,372 TONNES
of food is wasted every year in New Zealand?
Kairos Food Rescue collects excess food, destined for the bin, from local cafes and restaurants and distributes it to the people in our city who need it. It's a win-win for both the cafe and the community.
OUR VALUES
Community
We strive to create a space where everyone is welcome. Everyone can come as they are with no questions asked.
Relationship
We believe in being relational, not transactional. We embody manaakitanga (care of relationships) and kotahitanga (unity) to show our community what true hospitality looks like, and to accept that there is unity in diversity.
SUSTAINABILITY
We love that we can feed people in a way that has a positive impact on the environment, with less waste and better use of resources.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
bECOME A FRIEND OF kAIROS
Support Kairos Food Rescue for as little as $5/week.
Spread the Word
Follow us on our social media channels and share our stories.
Volunteer
Helping out at the Kairos Food Rescue is very rewarding. There are lots of ways that you can support the work.