Thames Foodbank - parcel application

  • Foodbank Thames - food parcel application

    PLEASE COMPLETE FORM AND SUBMIT

  • Important please read before continuing:

    Our foodbank is experiencing high demand. Therefore the limit is 2 food parcels per household per year unless your support Agency is applying on your behalf (e.g. Thames Budgeting Service) or you have exceptional circumstances.  

     - Only whanau or individuals living in the Thames area are eligible for a food parcel through Thames Foodbank.

     - You must provide proof of ID and proof of your household current address (even if you have had a food parcel in the past) - (e.g. login to your myMSD on your phone).

    - We may ask you for proof of why you need a food parcel or if you have been declined by WINZ for a food grant.

    - Register using our online form (below) or text, phone. or drop into 305 Mary Street for further instructions. See a separate form for pet food application. 

    - If applying on behalf of a relative or friend, we will contact that person to confirm their request or we will decline the application.

    - Pick up only from 305 Mary Street, Thames: we do not do deliveries.


    REMINDER - YOU MUST Bring ID and a current proof of address.

    There will be a time delay in receiving your parcel as we will review and approve your application.

    Please contact us on phone (07) 868 6274 if you would like to discuss, or email us on: foodbankthames@lwt.org.nz.

    Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday only from 10am - 11:30am.


     

  • Today's Date*
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  • Ethnicity - let us know your main ethnicity*
  • Date of birth*
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  • Gender*
  • When was your last pay? (if Agency application use today's date)*
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  • When is your next pay? (if Agency application use today's date)*
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  • Have you applied for a WINZ food grant?*
  • Have you had a parcel from a Foodbank since January 2026?*

  • If you have used a Foodbank before, you may be asked to provide proof of need and a budget plan. Remember - the limit is 2 parcels per household a year unless an Agency is applying on your behalf (e.g. Thames Budgeting Service) or you have exceptional circumstances.  

  • Additional Items

    If you require other items such as tooth paste, nappies, or sanitary items please ask on arrival. We can provide only if available.

  • Pet food

    We have a separate online form for cat and dog pet food for you to complete. We can only provide pet food only if available. 

  • I declare that the information I have given is true, and give my permission for Living Well Trust to hold this information and check with referring agencies if necessary.

  • Two approvers to complete to sign off

  • CONSULT REQUIRED WITH TEAM LEADER BEFORE PARCEL APPROVED?*
  • Did they answer "No" to if had a food parcel question - but have had a food parcel?
  • ID and Address Checked?
  • Form filled in correctly and completely?
  • Parcel Approved or Declined?ENSURE THIS IS CORRECT AND COMPLETE - as client will receive an auto-email with the result
  • FORM PRINTED AND FILED
  • Should be Empty: