One of the most common changes you will see at Salvation Army foodbanks is the move to social supermarkets which empower whānau to choose the food items they receive. Rather than receiving a pre-packed parcel, clients can ‘shop’ in the foodbank alongside a Salvation Army wellbeing worker, to select the items they need and want selecting from all the food groups including fruit, vege, meat and dairy as well as hygiene products. As well as providing agency and dignity, the new process provides easy connection, allowing relationships to grow quickly. Budgeting and planning is a key part of the new approach, as is education with meal kits and recipes. Foodbanks that allow choice also minimise waste because everything that is chosen is wanted.
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