But we need to address the reasons people use them in the first place.” “We know that food banks do such important work to help communities, and stop many people in Aotearoa from going hungry. “Demand for food banks is increasing, but the Greens know that food banks are not a solution, they are a symptom of inequality and poverty,” said Menéndez March. Instead, said the party’s social development spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March, the government should look to introduce an income guarantee scheme.
The Greens have criticised the new money, saying it wasn’t the solution to address inequality. The new food bank funding comes on top of $24 million announced in this year’s budget for longer-term solutions to tackle food security. This boost in funding aims to help community food providers continue their mahi during this period of high demand.” “Demand for food support, particularly in communities impacted by the extreme weather events, remains higher than it was prior to Covid-19.
“This will ease some of the pressures on families, and organisations who are working with households and in our communities,” Sepuloni said. Another $6 million will go towards community food providers across New Zealand, with priority given to those working in high demand regions such as Auckland, Tairawhiti and Hawkes Bay.ĭeputy prime minister and social development minister Carmel Sepuloni said that times were tough at the moment, and so it was important to provide further support for those who were struggling.
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