Sharing Kai, Kindness and Community: Our Work with Fair Food

At Aussie Butcher New Lynn, giving back is part of who we are. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to partner with Fair Food, an amazing organisation that rescues surplus food and redistributes it to people in need across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Each week, the Fair Food team and their incredible volunteers sort, pack and deliver fresh, nutritious food to community groups, transitional housing, women’s refuges and more. It’s a powerful mission: reducing food waste while making sure good kai goes where it’s needed most.

As both a business partner and ambassador, Reuben has seen firsthand the impact this mahi has. So we were absolutely stoked (and a bit humbled!) to be named Fair Food’s Substantial Food Donor of the Year. It’s an honour that means a lot – not just because of the award, but because it represents the values we care about most: community, dignity and shared meals.

A huge shout-out to the Fair Food whānau and all the volunteers who work so hard behind the scenes. You’re the real heroes – we’re just proud to play a small part.

Here’s to more kai, more kindness, and making a real impact together. 💚

IT'S ALL THANKS TO YOU!

When you choose to shop with us, you’re doing more than just putting great food on the table. You’re helping us support the people and organisations that keep our community strong.

Thanks to your loyalty and your choice to buy New Zealand-sourced beef, lamb and pork, plus our award-winning ham, bacon and sausages, we’re able to give back to the causes that matter most. It’s your continued support that means we're able to partner with an incredible organisation like Fair Food. If you’d like to help out directly, you can make a donation, volunteer or donate excess produce from your garden. 

For years, we’ve proudly been a Corporate Supporter of Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust. Whether it's responding to car accidents, medical emergencies or search and rescue operations, this life-saving organisation is there when people need them most. Find out more here.