Free Guys

Free Guys is a small, community-based food parcel service supporting Avondale residents. It began as a Community Fridge and Pantry, offering free kai to anyone who needed it. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, we shifted to delivering food parcels, and in 2020 it evolved into a social supermarket to give people more choice and connection. Today, Free Guys has returned to a food parcel model—focused on getting essential kai to Avondale residents who need a hand up.

Because all our food is donated, we can’t control what we receive—so parcels may vary week to week and are not intended to replace a full grocery shop. 

We also deliver to people who can't pick up due to mobility or transport challenges, often in partnership with local organisations like TYLA Youth Development Trust, Kāhui Tū Kaha, ATWC, and Parent Aid Central West.

Free Guys is run by a small team, and we always welcome, and gratefully receive any donations of time, money, or food to help us continue this mahi.

For all food parcel enquiries, call Anne (Kai Avondale Coordinator) on 022 419 6278.