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Here's a handy vege planting guide for February. If you're growing vegetables at home, please consider adding an extra row to donate to the Foodbank at harvest time.

Our volunteers packed 656 parcels (for 1347 adults and 1339 children in the Hutt Valley).

Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our #reverseadventcalendar this December. A reminder that we are open today between 12pm and 6pm for you to drop your parcel off to 27 Dudley Street, Lower Hutt.

It’s day 20 of our #reverseadventcalendar Like all good supermarket packers, we’ve left the eggs til last so they don’t get broken. You can drop off your parcel to the Foodbank at 27 Dudley Street tomorrow between 12pm and 6pm or contact us to arrange a pick up. Thank you!!

It’s day 19 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Soup is a great way to stay hydrated and full and also gives your immune system a boost. Tins, packets or pouches are all perfect for the Foodbank donation box.

It’s day 18 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Soap doesn’t only keep us clean and refreshed, it’s also important for removing germs and keeping us healthy.

It’s day 17 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Milk is packed with important nutrients and it's an excellent source of protein. Consider UHT milk or milk powder for your Foodbank donation box.

It’s day 16 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Toothpaste keeps teeth and gums properly clean and prevents tooth decay. We pop toothpaste and toothbrushes into our parcels on request, if we have them in stock.

It’s day 15 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Flour is used to make breads, pastry, fritters and dumplings, and as a thickener in sauces and stews.

It’s day 14 of our #reverseadventcalendar. We love to have shampoo available to pop into our parcels on request.

It’s day 13 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Some of the healthier cooking oils that can withstand higher cooking temperatures include olive oil, avocado oil, sesame oil, and safflower oil.

It’s day 12 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Beans, beans, the musical fruit 🤣 Beans and legumes are excellent sources of dietary fibre, protein, B vitamins, and many other important vitamins and minerals which is why we love to include them in our parcels.

It’s day 11 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Ok, we call our parcels food parcels but they do also contain some essential non food teams, like TP.

It’s day 10 of our #reverseadventcalendar Breakfast cereal like bran, oats, cornflakes, rice bubbles and weetbix are the most popular in our food parcels. We try to keep away from the really sugary ones.

It’s day 9 of our #reverseadventcalendar Who doesn’t enjoy a cup of tea or coffee (or milo) to start the day?

It’s day 8 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Rice is a great pantry staple to make simple dishes like pilaf, salad, stir-fry and one-pots.

It’s day 7 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Tinned fruit and vegetables are a low-waste way to get your 5+ a day.

It’s day 6 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Corned beef (or any tinned meat) is a great addition to the Foodbank donation box, proving the base for a hearty hot meal.

It’s day 5 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Tinned spaghetti is a quick and easy ingredient for toasted sandwiches, and some would say pizza!

It’s day 4 of our #reverseadventcalendar. Herbs and spices add flavour to meals, and in some cases can have health benefits.