What we do
At Kaibosh, we believe good kai shouldn't go to waste. We're the vital link between the food industry and community groups across the greater Wellington region. We ensure quality surplus food supports people in need rather than ending up in landfill.
With the help of more than 200 dedicated volunteers, we rescue and redistribute over 800,000 kilograms of good food each year. That’s the equivalent of 1.8 million meals for our communities while preventing 2,135 tonnes of emissions.
How we can help you to go circular
We make it easy for food businesses to reduce waste and give back to their community. By partnering with Kaibosh, food donors can be confident that surplus food is rescued safely and efficiently, reaching people who need it most.
Our three food rescue hubs serve Wellington, Hutt Valley, Kāpiti, and Horowhenua. They work with a diverse range of food businesses - from supermarkets and produce markets to wholesalers, distributors, caterers, farms and growers. Every month we rescue an average of 65,000 kilograms of food that can no longer be sold. This is due to factors like seasonal oversupply, approaching best-before dates, mislabelled packaging or cancelled orders. With the support of our volunteer team, we ensure this food is sorted, packed, and delivered to 150 community partners.
In 2024, we launched two initiatives to further support the circular economy and build resilience in our local food network:
- Kaibosh Kitchens: Located in our Lower Hutt and Kāpiti hubs, these kitchens transform imperfect or surplus produce into meal bases, soups, and stocks - creating nutritious kai for our community while preventing food waste.
- Second Harvest: This farm-to-food-rescue project works with growers in Horowhenua and Kāpiti to recover crops that don’t meet retail standards. By rescuing and redistributing this fresh produce, we retain its value for local communities rather than letting it go to waste.
We’re proud to work alongside food businesses, charities, and community organisations every day. Through our collective mahi, we can achieve a future of zero food poverty and zero food waste.