Important please read before continuing:
Our foodbank is experiencing high demand. An emergency food bag may be available once a week if your household has reached your annual limit of 2 food parcels.
The food bag is available once every 7 days for up to 12 food bags a year limit after your household is not entitled to a food parcel.
The food bag includes enough very basic food for a day and will not be supplimented with other food.
- Only whanau or individuals living in the Thames area are eligible for a food bag 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.
- If applying on behalf of a relative or friend, we will contact that person to confirm their request or we will decline the application.
- 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.
- 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 07 868 6274 or call / text 021 215 1154 if you would like to discuss.
Our opening hours are Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays only. From 10am - 11:30am.