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Enjoy our 2025 Annual Report
Our 10-Year Celebration Annual Report is now published, and we’re excited to share it with you! This year’s report not only highlights...
Sep 261 min read


Satisfy: A tale of two tables
Imagine two tables. The first table is at a supermarket, overflowing with fresh fruit, vegetables, baked goods, and dairy, all perfectly...
Aug 122 min read


A Decade of Making a Difference - 10 years of Satisfy, our founder Phillipa’s Reflection
Founder and Chairperson, Phillipa Hunt It has been well over ten years now since I had a light bulb moment about setting up an...
Aug 56 min read


Turning Trash into Treasure — and Warmth! Partnering with the Chip Packet Project to Support Those Doing it Tough
At Satisfy Food Rescue, we’re always looking for innovative, sustainable ways to reduce waste and support our community — so when we...
Jun 252 min read


Happiness Is Served: How Sharing Meals and Giving Back is Proven to Make Us All Happier
What if we told you that the recipe for a happier life is already in your kitchen… and your heart? According to the 2025 World Happiness...
Apr 93 min read


2015 - 2025: A Decade of Food Rescue - Celebrating the Evolution of Satisfy's Logo
This year marks an incredible milestone for Satisfy Food Rescue—our 10-year anniversary! Over the past decade, we have evolved from a...
Apr 13 min read


Good Sorts! The Oxford & District Lions
The Oxford & District Lions are true local legends, and now the whole country knows it too! Hamish from Good Sorts (TVNZ) recently...
Mar 211 min read


Waitangi Day 2025
At Satisfy, we recognise that Waitangi Day is a time for reflection, learning, and strengthening our commitment to the values of...
Feb 51 min read


Corporate Sponsor Spotlight: Q&A with our Sponsor Helmores Lawyers
What inspired your organisation to support Satisfy Food Rescue? In an ideal world, charities like Satisfy Food Rescue wouldn’t need to...
Dec 5, 20242 min read


Kiwis Are Turning the Tables on Food Waste at Home
In a world where headlines about food insecurity and waste often seem overwhelming, it’s heartening to see that real, positive change is...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Reimagining Food Security: From Commodity to Community, What Does It Really Mean?
At Satisfy Food Rescue, we see firsthand the growing need for food in our communities. But what does it really mean to be food secure? At...
Oct 16, 20242 min read


Enjoy our 2024 Annual Report
Our 2023/24 Annual Report has just been published and we are delighted to share it with you. This year we are excited to include some...
Oct 13, 20241 min read


Thrift Threads - Satisfy fundraiser
Join Us for Thrifty Threads: Fashion with a Purpose for Sustainable September! Calling all fashion enthusiasts and community champions!...
Sep 8, 20241 min read


Satisfy - Paving the way to a sustainable future
At Satisfy Food Rescue, sustainability is at the core of everything we do. In a world facing growing environmental challenges, it's vital...
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Celebrating the Heart of Our Community: Volunteer Week at Satisfy Food Rescue
Like all good stories, this one begins with a small group of volunteers, a car, some guts, and a whole lot of passion. Nearly ten years...
Jun 11, 20242 min read


From Passion to Purpose: Glenys - a Long Serving Volunteer’s Journey in Food Rescue
Q&A with one of Satisfy's longest serving volunteers.
Jun 10, 20243 min read


Satisfy Food Rescue ensures nothing goes to waste in a bid to support those in need
The Rātā Foundation is the South Islands largest community funder and as a huge supporter of Satisfy we were stoked to be included in...
Feb 8, 20243 min read


Our amazing year!
Our 2022/23 Annual Report is now available and we are delighted to share it with you. Our cover is adorned with the amazing faces of our...
Dec 11, 20231 min read


Celebrating Our Community Success at the 2023 Enterprise North Canterbury Business Awards
October 2023 was a momentous month for Satisfy Food Rescue, as we were thrilled to be announced as winners of the Enterprise North...
Oct 13, 20231 min read


Satisfy Food Rescue Receives National Recognition for COVID-19 Response
We are thrilled to share that Satisfy Food Rescue has received an official recognition award from the Prime Minister for our role in...
Jul 28, 20232 min read
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