Sione is the oldest in his family and helps with the younger ones. The food he gets at Just Zilch really helps, but he also finds the people encouraging and respectful.

We operate an emergency after hours food bank without just zilch this would cease. We average 2 food parcels per week, these are people that are in dire straits and have no other means to get food. Just Zilch is a main stay for this service to continue.

We have lots of Whanau thanking for the food they receive, it's put food on the table, being able to send kids to school with food in their bellies, money used for items for kids, taken the pressure of Whanau, through coming to collect food, we have managed to talk and discuss other matters and help advocate for Whanau.

Whānau are thankful that every little bit helps. This could be their first kai of the day. What they receive helps to make a meal for their whānau.

There's not really any that stick out, but I think the most reliable thing I could say, is the sheer relief on recipients faces speaks volumes to just how severe the need is becoming. We make it as easy as possible, no questions, no expectations, just a text or a call. Very simple and easy. We'd be absolutely buggered without Just Zilch.

Your donation helped a mum be able to buy rugby boots so her son could play Saturday rugby and had been waiting all year to join and play, as she did not have to spend all her money on food that week at the supermarket.

We have a family of seven in which both parents work but with their rent being $600 per week plus utilities etc., they are finding it difficult to manage. Until they came to us both parents would miss meals so that their children had enough to eat

We're retired and my husband is unwell. Just Zilch helps us get through the week.

95% of those who line up for Just Zilch are here because of need - and the foods alright, can't complain!

I'm treated with respect at Just Zilch… and the people are happy and encouraging. Hayden says the social connection he has with people (both customers and volunteers) is as important as getting food. And that the generosity shown here made him feel like being more generous to others.

The staff are really cool - we all need to respect what they're doing for us.

Jo came through some huge health challenges, during which Just Zilch filled an important need in their family. Now she’s picking up food and delivering it to others who can't make it to the store.

With Just Zilch's help, I can actually afford to feed my kids.

JZ provided pork belly for our Christmas Community meal and every week, we receive food to hand out to the Whanganui community. We are very grateful to Rebecca and her team at Just Zilch.