The New Zealand Food Network (NZFN) is a brand that aims to tackle the issues of food waste and food insecurity in New Zealand. With a vision of a country where no food is wasted and everyone has access to sufficient, nutritious, and culturally-appropriate food, NZFN works as a national distributor for food sector businesses, providing sustainable and efficient solutions to create positive social and environmental impacts. NZFN operates through a centralized distribution system, where food businesses can easily identify and direct any volume of surplus food or gifted donations by reaching out through a simple email or call.

The donated food is received, sorted, and stored at three distribution centers, and then distributed to geographically selected charitable organizations known as Food Hubs. These Food Hubs further distribute the food to their own recipients and throughout the wider community via community organizations or groups. Since its establishment in 2020 by founder Deborah Manning, NZFN has distributed an average of 600 tonnes of food per month, equivalent to over 1.

7 million meal equivalents. The primary funding partner of NZFN is the Ministry of Social Development, and the brand proudly collaborates with Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance, Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective, and other partners to build the capacity and capability of food banks, food rescue, and community food services, preventing further shocks to food security in New Zealand. With a dedicated team and board members, NZFN is committed to excellence and values flexibility, collaboration, growth, and effort in all that they do.

They have received various awards and achievements for their impactful work and provide a monthly update to keep stakeholders informed. By supporting NZFN through volunteering, donating bulk food, or providing financial contributions, individuals can contribute to their mission of creating a food-secure New Zealand