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supergrans model
At SuperGrans Tairāwhiti, our Kai & Whānau Support Model is grounded in our kaupapa of strengthening whānau wellbeing and supporting long-term independence. Guided by our values, we are committed to empowering whānau and communities to grow their skills, share their stories, build confidence and thrive.
Our model uses a wrap-around approach, where kai support is often the starting point for connecting whānau to a wider range of services and programs. We understand kai parcels are essential in times of need and crisis, but we also create space to listen to whānau voice and support them with ways to overcome their underlying barriers and build resilience, skills and connection. This approach ensures our model is responsive, sustainable, mana enhancing and focused on creating lasting change. We respond directly to local needs, ensuring our support is practical, community-focused, and accessible.
Needing kai support?
SuperGrans Tairawhiti is a charity Foodbank providing emergency kai parcels to whànau in need. Each Kai Parcel is designed to provide up to 3 days of food and is made up entirely of donated goods rescued & supported from our Community Partners. As donations vary, no two parcels are the same but we do our best to gather and provide as much as possible for our community.
Foodbank open hours - from 1 April 2026 our new opening hours are from 10am - 2pm Tuesday to Friday.
referral process
other foodbanks in gisborne
Salvation Army Foodbank opening hours
Tuesday and Thursday 1 - 3pm
Friday 9.30 - 11.30am
House of Breakthrough
Foodbank Enquiries: Monday - Friday from 8.30am
Food Pick-up/Delivery: Monday Friday from 3.00pm
OUR workshops
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Essential Cooking & Kai Literacy Workshops – These are term-based workshops, open to the wider community or run in collaboration with community organisations. They focus on making the most of essential kai while building practical cooking and food literacy skills
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Ready to Rent – This is a one-day workshop for whānau to learn about renting, tenancy rights, entitlements, and basic budgeting. Whānau also receive a completion certificate, which many have used to strengthen their rental applications.
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Work Readiness – This is a six-session workshop where whānau build practical skills for employment, including basic computer use, interview preparation, CV writing, dress for success, and job search strategies to name a few.
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Maara Kai – These workshops teach whānau how to grow and harvest their own food while building skills in gardening, sustainability, and making the most of homegrown produce.
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Building Awesome Whānau – This is a six-session, Te Ao Māori lens parenting programme for whānau raising tamariki aged 2–13. It provides practical skills and strategies to strengthen relationships and wellbeing in a safe, non-judgemental space.
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Money Mates – This is a six-session workshop that brings whānau together to discuss money matters and choose focus topics. It builds financial confidence and encourages whānau to share their knowledge and skills with others.
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Car Maintenance – This workshop covers basic car maintenance, vehicle safety, navigating car insurance, and tips on what to look out for when buying a car.
Want to join a workshop or find out whats coming up?
Follow our Facebook page, give us a call, or come into our office to register.
We’d love to hear from you and help you find the right fit.
You don’t need to navigate this alone – we can support you in accessing the help that’s available.
Call us on 06 868 3571 – we’re here to walk alongside you and your whānau.
