The Lower Hutt Foodbank provides emergency food parcels, free to families and individuals within the Hutt communitywho are in true need. Clients come from all suburbs within the Lower Hutt valley – from Petone to Stokes Valley, and from the Western Suburbs to Wainuiomata and Eastbourne.
The Lower Hutt Foodbank does not have a ‘one parcel only’ policy. The Foodbank Committee recognises that every family situation is different and therefore assistance may be offered over an extended timeframe. However every client needs to demonstrate that they are trying to improve their own situation.
The Lower Hutt Community Foodbank works closely with other support organisations within the Hutt community to provide assistance to those in need beyond just a food parcel. A shortage of food within a household is generally a symptom of other problems which need to be dealt with.