Free essential services in New Zealand.

Auckland City Mission's HomeGround provides free community meals, food parcels, and a route to wider social support.

• Food
• Navigation

Access

Walk-in and program intake

Cost

Free with eligibility. Free meals and food parcels

Address

140 Hobson Street, Auckland Central 1010

Phone

0800 864 357

Check before you go. The Haeata dining room is walk-in; food parcels and other programs have separate access steps. Check the official help page.

Emergency food parcels and a self-serve foodbank, supported by assessment and wider City Mission social services.

• Food
• Hygiene
• Navigation

Access

Phone assessment and appointment

Cost

Free. Free emergency food

Address

275 Hereford Street, Christchurch 8011

Phone

0800 787 855

Check before you go. Food collection requires a phone assessment, appointment, photo ID, and proof of address. Do not travel without booking.

Official information for refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless people in New Zealand, including rights, contacts, and locally available support.

• Navigation
• Shelter
• Health

Access

Online country guidance

Cost

Free resource finder. Free official information

Coverage

Countrywide online guidance — representative map point at Wellington, not a service address

Check before you go. This is countrywide guidance, not a walk-in office. Eligibility and available programs depend on personal circumstances and current local capacity.

A New Zealand government search for family and community providers, including basic needs, health, housing, food banks, and crisis support.

• Navigation

Access

Official online locator

Cost

Free resource finder. Free to search; provider rules vary

Coverage

Government directory covering New Zealand

Check before you go. Each provider controls its services and eligibility. Review the listing's update date and confirm directly before travel.

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

• Food
• Navigation

Access

Walk-in; bookings also available

Cost

Free option. Pay what you can, including nothing

Address

133 Line Road, Glen Innes, Auckland

Hours

Sun, Mon, Wed and Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

• Food
• Navigation

Access

Walk-in; bookings also available

Cost

Free option. Pay what you can, including nothing

Address

306 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland

Hours

Sun–Thu, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.

A welcoming restaurant serving a set three-course meal from rescued ingredients on a pay-what-you-can basis, with everyone welcome.

• Food
• Navigation

Access

Walk-in; bookings also available

Cost

Free option. Pay what you can, including nothing

Address

60 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington

Hours

Sun–Wed, 6:00–8:00 PM

Check before you go. Menus, closures, and service nights can change. Review the live restaurant page on the day you plan to attend.