Nourished for Nil Latest News

Nourished for Nil has become a familiar name across Hawke’s Bay and beyond, as our work to reduce food waste and support the community continues to grow. We’re proud to have our story shared by a wide range of media outlets who have highlighted the impact of rescued food, the hard work of our volunteers and the generosity of our community.

Below is a selection of news articles that showcase our journey and the difference we are making together.

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Nourished for Nil: Fighting Hunger, Fighting Waste, and Feeding the Soul

Nourished for Nil: Fighting Hunger, Fighting Waste, and Feeding the Soul

When Christina McBeth walked into a Havelock North café in 2017, she had no idea she was about to stumble on an idea that would change lives – and save the equivalent of 110 Suzuki Swifts of food from landfill every year.

Added 12 months ago
Nourished for Nil opens social supermarket in Hastings

Nourished for Nil opens social supermarket in Hastings

Nourished for Nil has officially opened Whare Whāngai, making it the second social supermarket store in Hawke’s Bay.

Added one year ago
Nourished for Nil: Hastings food rescue’s focus on sustainability and community

Nourished for Nil: Hastings food rescue’s focus on sustainability and community

More than 1000 tonnes of food per year is being rescued from the landfill by Hastings-based Nourished for Nil.

Added one year ago
Nourished for Nil and Salvation Army combine to open food rescue and distribution service in Napier

Nourished for Nil and Salvation Army combine to open food rescue and distribution service in Napier

A collaboration between Hawke’s Bay food rescue charity Nourished for Nil and the Salvation Army will give those struggling with food insecurity a new place to turn for help.

Added 2 years ago
Hawke’s Bay’s Nourished for Nil one of two East Coast food rescues to receive $10,000 Foodstuffs boost

Hawke’s Bay’s Nourished for Nil one of two East Coast food rescues to receive $10,000 Foodstuffs boost

Stepping up to help combat food insecurity and support local communities, Foodstuffs North Island has donated $10,000 each to Nourished for Nil in Hawke’s Bay and Gizzy Kai Rescue, based in Gisborne.

Added 2 years ago
Count On Us to make a difference!

Count On Us to make a difference!

At New World Hastings, we're passionate about giving back to our community. That's why we're proud supporters of Nourished for Nil!

Added 2 years ago
Hawke’s Bay charities facing increased demand from pensioners as winter arrives

Hawke’s Bay charities facing increased demand from pensioners as winter arrives

Two of Hawke’s Bay’s most relied-upon charitable organisations have seen a significant increase in service demand from those aged over 65, with events like Cyclone Gabrielle and Covid-19 only heightening the need.

Added 2 years ago
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Hawke’s Bay for Horse of the Year

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Hawke’s Bay for Horse of the Year

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon popped in to see Horse of the Year, and got a taste of a local social supermarket and up-and-coming tech company in Napier on his way.

Added 2 years ago
Social Supermarket Feeds & Empowers

Social Supermarket Feeds & Empowers

Hawke’s Bay’s first social supermarket has officially opened its doors.

Added 3 years ago
Choose your Kai at Nourished for Nil’s newly opened Social Supermarket

Choose your Kai at Nourished for Nil’s newly opened Social Supermarket

Nourished for Nil collects and distributes imperfect food that is safe but doesn’t quite meet consumer standards as well as safe to consume leftovers donated by cafes, restaurants and major supermarkets which would have otherwise been thrown out.

Added 3 years ago

Hawke’s Bay’s first social supermarket: Inside the Nourished for Nil and Foodstuffs venture

The most obvious thing that catches your eye when you enter Hawke’s Bay’s first social supermarket is the prices.

Added 3 years ago

Hawke’s Bay joins social supermarket movement with Nourished for Nil and Foodstuffs

A “trailblazing” low-cost initiative to combat food insecurity has made its way to Hawke’s Bay, giving people in need choice, not chance, when it comes to their meals.

Added 3 years ago

‘PAK Your Pantry’ plan supports communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

PAK’nSAVE has announced its plans to help communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle through a new initiative called ‘PAK Your Pantry’.

Added 3 years ago

‘PAK Your Pantry’ initiative to support communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

PAK’nSAVE has announced today its plans to help communities affected by Cyclone Gabrielle through a new initiative called ‘PAK Your Pantry’.

Added 3 years ago

Local Focus: Supermarket vouchers help cyclone victims restock cupboards

After spending more than a month living in their car post-cyclone, Pākōwhai’s Tessa Pickering and her partner are “grateful” for their new tiny house.

Added 3 years ago

Cyclone Gabrielle: Nourished for Nil filling food parcels for needy

A dash last week from her home at Roy’s Hill to the Napier Nourished for Nil (N4N) depot by manager Jane Morgan was just the beginning for an already stretched organisation.

Added 3 years ago

Cyclone Gabrielle: Nourished for Nil open seven days to keep up with demand

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit Hawke’s Bay last month, Nourished for Nil in Hastings was preparing to celebrate its 6th birthday and opening of its new premises

Added 3 years ago

Local Focus: Nourished for Nil hits a new record as more people struggle with food prices

As food prices continue to climb, more people than ever are visiting Hastings' food rescue organisation - Nourished for Nil.

Added 4 years ago

Cost of Living Crisis

If standing at the checkout, waiting to find out the cost of your weekly shop has become an anxiety-inducing activity, you’re not alone.

Added 4 years ago

Francesca Goodman-Smith: tackling supermarket food waste

The average New Zealand household sends almost 10 times as much food waste to landfill per capita as supermarkets per capita, an award-winning expert working in the field says.

Added 4 years ago

Nourished for Nil and food bank join forces

The Napier Community Food Bank is merging with Hastings-based food rescue organisation Nourished for Nil in what may be a first for the country, says Nourished for Nil founder Christina McBeth and Napier food bank trustee Ken Simons.

Added 4 years ago

Nourished for Nil and the Traffic Light System

While Hawke's Bay sits in either Orange or Red in the National Traffic Light System, Nourished for Nil's packing services will look a little different! From Friday Dec 3rd, we will no longer be allowing customers inside the building in Hastings and Maraenui but instead will be handing out pre-made food parcels through a screen.

Added 5 years ago

Waste not want not: food rescue

Jo Percival meets a group on a mission to save food from being waste

Added 5 years ago

Nourished for Nil opens fourth branch in Camberley

Food waste rescue charity Nourished for Nil is opening a Camberley branch, its fourth in Hawke's Bay. Nourished for Nil began in 2017 with a mission to reduce food waste and redistribute it with its main centre located on Karamu Rd in Hastings.

Added 5 years ago

Magpies to celebrate Nourished for Nil with charity jersey

This season the Hawke's Bay Magpies will wear an alternative charity jersey in support of food rescue organisation Nourished for Nil.

Added 5 years ago

Art bottles fetch $50,000 for hawke's bay foundation at auction

A sold-out event and some competitive bidding saw three spectacular painted methuselah wine bottles achieve a combined $50,000 at auction, during the inaugural Night Of Us event in Hastings.

Added 5 years ago

Hungry Amidst Abundance

Known for our huge range of delicious, fresh foods, Hawke’s Bay is the envy of the country in summer, when the region’s abundant berries, stone fruit, and a multitude of other crops burst into season.

Added 6 years ago

Helping the planet one mouthful at a time

It’s such a large amount because the Hawke’s Bay region is one of New Zealand’s major horticultural areas where fruit and vegetables are grown.

Added 6 years ago

Nourished for Nil opening Flaxmere branch

Successful food rescue charity Nourished for Nil is opening its third branch in Flaxmere.

Added 6 years ago

Raising money and spirits after lockdown – customers help us ‘give back’ in a big way

This winter our team here at Douglas Innovation have given nearly $14,000 to local charities Nourished for Nil and the NZ Red Cross – the proceeds from our recent ‘Discount + Donate’ fundraising initiative held during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Added 6 years ago

Hastings Civic Honours Awards crown best in community

The Hawke's Bay Rural Advisory Group co-chair, the Multicultural Association Hawke's Bay president and Nourished for Nil were among those recognised for their contribution to society at this year's Civic Honours Awards.

Added 6 years ago

N4N Branching Out to Napier in March 2020

Successful Hastings initiative Nourished for Nil, which sources and redistributes unwanted food, is opening a Napier branch.

Added 6 years ago

'Humbling': Hawke's Bay business's employees donate Christmas bonuses to charity

Staff at a Hawke's Bay business are sure to be on Santa's "nice" list after they donated their Christmas bonuses to Nourished for Nil.

Added 7 years ago

We need you to be our social media eyes and ears!

It has been brought to our attention that some people are on-selling (yes selling) food they receive at Nourished for Nil. This is absolutely NOT in the spirit in which we do food rescue. If this happens our ability to receive food donations from businesses, supermarkets and manufacturing may become severely hampered or jeopardized.

Added 7 years ago

The Rescued Plate - Annual Fundraiser | Save the Date

Tickets go on sale June 28

Added 7 years ago

Anti food waste group launched

An official launch of new anti-food waste group Nourished for Nil was held last Wednesday in Hastings.

Added 7 years ago

Sponsor Spotlight: John’s Bakery

Award winning Bakery & Cafe, John’s Bakery, is situated on 358 Heretaunga Street – Hastings. John van den Berk is the Owner/Operator, and Master Baker who was instrumental in turning this business into the vibrant café and bakery it is today.

Added 7 years ago

Food venture, Nourished for nil, filling a need

For Havelock North mums, Christina McBeth and Louise Saurin, zero food waste is their goal.

Added 7 years ago

Nearly 700 items of food re-homed in first 10 days

In its first two weeks Nourished for Nil gave away 690 items of food, plus 40 kilograms of fruit and vegetables, all destined for landfill.

Added 7 years ago

Sponsor Spotlight: The Artisan and Te Mata Bakehouse

The Artisan is located at 110 Queen Street East, Hastings, suppliers of Havana coffee, a great selection of freshly baked artisan bread and pastries, and a mouthwatering display of sweet treats in the cabinets.

Added 8 years ago

Sponsor Spotlight: Little Black Bird

Little Black Bird is located at 108 Market Street South, Hastings. With a focus on creating good, honest food, using fresh, local ingredients Little Black Bird has a tonne of 5-star reviews on Facebook and around the web singing the praises of the food and the atmosphere.

Added 8 years ago

Volunteer Spotlight: Moori

Originally from our awesome region, Moori spent a few years overseas and moved back about four years ago.

Added 8 years ago

Nourished for Nil humbled by donors after door damaged

The community rallied together in support of Nourished for Nil last week after the front door to its depot was damaged.

Added 8 years ago

Some facts about the Food Rescue going on at Nourished for Nil

Here’s an update about the Food Rescue going on at Nourished for Nil.

Added 8 years ago

Nourished for Nil co-founder Christina McBeth finalist in Person of the Year!

Ever since Christina McBeth was a young girl, she has been passionate about social issues.Helping others, sustainability and her hate of waste created the ideal platform to start a food rescue initiative.

Added 9 years ago

Sponsor Spotlight: Melt & Co

Nourished for Nil’s food rescue mission wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our food sponsors. One of these being Havelock North ice creamery Melt & Co.

Added 9 years ago

Cutting waste to landfill and filling bellies in one swoop

Why throw out food good enough to eat? This is the question posed by a new project, Nourished for Nil, which will start collecting food...

Added 9 years ago

Hungry in the Bay

Food Rescue Project - Bay Buzz Magazine Meanwhile in Havelock North, Christina McBeth, who sits on the Napier Foodbank board, is hoping...

Added 9 years ago