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How many food banks and community food providers, if any, received funding from the Ministry of Social Development in each of the last three financial years, broken down by region?

Answered Question 12822 (2026)
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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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  • How many food banks and community food providers, if any, received funding from the Ministry of Social Development in each of the last three financial years, broken down by region?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In the 2025/26 financial year the Food Secure Communities programme provided funding to three national support organisations, 32 regional food hubs and 59 local food providers. Provider lists and more information about previous funding rounds can be found on the Ministry of Social Development’s website: https://www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/community/food-secure-communities/community-food-response-funding.html.