Social Supermarket
6,628 individuals or families were provided with food support in our Social Supermarket in 2025
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Our Social Supermarket allows shoppers to select their own groceries and household essentials.
Operating like any supermarket, shoppers can select items from a wide variety of products – from fresh produce, to female hygiene products.
Up to 150 households shop each week using a simple points system based on family-size, ensuring dignity, choice, and nourishment for all.
Shoppers are hosted and supported during their shops by our store manager, with social workers also available to assist.
Shops at the Social Supermarket are by appointment/referral only.
If you would like to enquire about shopping in the Social Supermarket, visit us at Whakamaru or call us on 0800 245 0900.
Monday - Friday
9:30am – 4pm
Saturday
9am – 3pm
Who is the Social Supermarket open to?
The Social Supermarket is open and free to anyone across the Wellington region in need of some extra help. This includes those currently being supported by, or new to The Mission, and those being supported or referred by other social service agencies.
If you would like to enquire about shopping at our Social Supermarket, come and visit us at Whakamaru and speak to our team at reception.
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How do I donate groceries or household essentials?
Our Social Supermarket is entirely dependent on donations from generous Wellingtonians to stock the shelves.
Food, groceries and household essentials can be dropped into The Mission at Whakamaru, Mount Cook, between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9.00am to 3.00pm on Saturdays.
When donating items, please ensure they are in good condition and well within use by date.
Our office is closed on public holidays.