Second Harvest
Connecting Surplus Produce with Communities
Let’s Make Every Harvest Count
In Aotearoa, we produce enough to feed everyone, yet many whānau go without.
Second Harvest (or gleaning) bridges the gap, harvesting or collecting surplus kai from growers and sharing it with communities.
Get Started with Second Harvest
Second Harvest is all about:
- Valuing every harvest
- Strengthening connections between people and whenua
- Increasing access to fresh, nutritious kai
- Caring for our environment
- Strengthening our local food systems
Our guide for growers and food rescue groups answers your questions and gives you the tips you need to start Second Harvest in your community.
Are you a grower with surplus?
From orchards to backyards, you can share extra produce to support your community. Local food rescue groups can harvest or simply collect what you provide.
A Grower’s Story
Discover how a Rangiora couple are turning their surplus into school lunches and food for families across North Canterbury.
“It’s often said there is enough food to feed the world, and that’s true. The challenge lies in connecting the abundance in our backyards with those who do not have enough. We believe that the solutions to many challenges in society are found when a community comes together in strength.” Renee Hanna, General Manager, Good Neighbour Aotearoa Trust
Second Harvest in Action
With Second Harvest, everyone wins. Fresh kai reaches tables, whānau feel supported, and communities grow stronger through manaakitanga. See how food rescue groups across Aotearoa are making it happen.
Surplus to Sustenance in Te Puke
A collaboration between The Hub Te Puke and Plant and Food Research of the Bioeconomy Science Institute to rescue surplus fruit.
10 Years of Second Harvest
Satisfy Food Rescue: Connecting growers, volunteers, and community groups to rescue and share surplus kai.
Connecting Abundance with the Community
How Good Neighbour distributes surplus backyard produce and has a waitlist of volunteers.
Kaibosh: Solutions From the Ground Up
Second Harvest Pilot increases access to fresh food.