Love Soup Hibiscus Coast

25/06/2026

💛 Community kindness in action 💛

A huge thank you to the amazing team at F45 Training in Whangaparāoa for being regular supporters of Love Soup and for recently rallying their members to donate non-perishable food items for our community 🙌

As the weather gets colder and the cost of living continues to bite, these donations make such a real difference. Pantry staples and shelf-stable items are always incredibly well received and help us provide practical support to people doing it tough.

To everyone who added an extra item to their shop and dropped it in - thank you. Your generosity helps us keep good food flowing to those who need it most❤️

It’s partnerships and community spirit like this that remind us we’re stronger together.

24/06/2026

21/06/2026

Dinner menu:
Curry
Savory Mince
Rice
Vegetarian Pasta
Glazed Ham
Potatoes
Chocolate Brownie
Watermelon

Doors open at Whangaparaoa Hall @ 4.30pm today

21/06/2026

Today is the Love Soup Hibiscus Coast community dinner at Whangaparaoa Hall. We have a special treat with the amazing Sobhna's cooking a yummy curry 😋

Doors open at 4.30pm
Everything free
Everyone welcome 💕

21/06/2026

Change of Format for our Community Dinners at Whangaparaoa Hall

Please enter through the side door and take a seat in the main hall from 4.30pm. Dinner will be served after the Karakia. We ask that you clear away your dishes and rubbish once you've finished eating as a sign of respect for our volunteers who stay to clean up.

From 4.45pm, our koha tables — clothes, toys, books, linen, and kitchenware — will be in the supper room, with food offerings at the front of the stage. Please bring your own shopping bags.

We're aiming to create a calm, welcoming space where everyone can enjoy their meal safely. 💛

20/06/2026

Join us from 4:30PM tomorrow (Sunday) for a hot meal and fellowship at the Whangaparaoa Community Hall. There'll be an Indian feast and other goodies on offer, as well as a fully stocked koha table with clothes, food, toys for the kids, and household goods too.

See you there 🍽

20/06/2026

🎉 THIS WEEK LOVE SOUP TURNS 10! 🎉

Ten years ago, Love Soup began with Julie King's simple belief: good food should never go to waste while people in our community are going without.

Today, we’re celebrating a decade of connection, generosity, and community impact - and what a journey it has been ❤️

Every single week our incredible volunteer team:
🥕 Rescues 2.5+ tonnes of food
🚛 Completes 63 food pickups across the Coast
🙌 Delivers support through 55+ dedicated volunteers
🏠 Keeps 13 community food pantries stocked daily

Each year that adds up to:
♻️ 130 tonnes of food rescued from landfill
🌏 343+ tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided
📦 6,635 food parcels provided
🍽️ 183,375 meals created
❤️ 20,375 individuals supported
🚚 3,400 food pickups completed annually

But this isn’t just about numbers.

It’s about families feeling supported.
It’s about community dinners shared.
It’s about neighbours helping neighbours.

And none of this happens without the generosity of our local supermarkets, 4 Square stores, petrol stations, bakeries, Mighty Ape, local businesses, schools, groups, and individuals who continue to back our mission.

To every volunteer, donor, partner, supporter and person who has been part of our first 10 years:

Thank you. You are Love Soup.

Here’s to the next decade of reducing waste, feeding people, and strengthening our community - together 🧡

18/06/2026

🍽 Every third Sunday of the month, our team of volunteers prepares a hot community meal - and you're invited! This month is extra special, with our regular volunteer, Trevor, heading the kitchen as he and the team prepare an Indian feast (there'll be non-Indian food too).

Join Love Soup on Sunday, 21st June from 4:30PM at the Whangaparaoa Hall, 717 Whangaparaoa Road.

🌟 Enjoy a hearty, homemade meal made with love and care.
🌟 Visit our Koha table and take anything you need to support your home and family.

This event is all about togetherness, kindness, and community. Bring your friends, family, and anyone who could use a hot meal and a welcoming space.

We can't wait to see you there and share this special time together. 💕