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What funding, if any, has been provided to food banks and community food providers by the Ministry of Social Development in each of the last three financial years, broken down by programme and amount?

Answered Question 12825 (2026)
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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What funding, if any, has been provided to food banks and community food providers by the Ministry of Social Development in each of the last three financial years, broken down by programme and amount?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

Budget 2025 reprioritised $15m to support the continuation of the Food Secure Communities programme through to 30 June 2026. Provider lists and more information about previous funding rounds can be found on the Ministry of Social Development website: https://www.msd.govt.nz/what-we-can-do/community/food-secure-communities/community-food-response-funding.html.