Foodbanks across the North Island are finding their pantries empty amid a shortage in donations.
As New Zealanders grapple with the cost of living crisis, those who rely on foodbanks are being turned away, as charities struggle to meet demand.
The number of foodparcels distributed in March was more than 3000 fewer than at the start of the year, according to recent data from City Missions and the Salvation Army.
Finn Blackwell has more.
