Starting a Distribution Hub

Bring Affordable Fruit & Veg to Your Neighbourhood

Run a weekly pick-up point, strengthen community ties, and help families eat well for less.

Why set up a Distribution Hub?

Immediate impact – one hub can supply local households with fresh, low-cost produce every week. Plus, you’ll help foster a sense of connection and belonging around shared kai.

Low barrier to entry – minimal equipment, two hours on pack day, and a small volunteer crew.You’ll also need a car or van to transport the bags — your Packing Hub will advise on load sizes.

Full backing – Hauora Kai handles bulk buying, recipes, and health resources; you focus on local pick-ups.

How it works (in three simple steps)

  1. Confirm orders
    Collect orders and payments from your members; report totals to your Packing Hub. If your Co-op uses CoShop, members place and pay for their orders online, so you won’t need to handle payments or maintain a cash log.

  2. Collect packs
    Pick up pre-packed bags from the Packing Hub and bring them to your venue.

  3. Distribute (same day)
    Volunteers hand out bags, take new orders, and enjoy the buzz.

What you’ll need

Venue

Volunteers

Order & cash log

Transport

A hall, church, school, or workplace foyer for 1–2 hours. Or a clean garage?

2–3 people for set-up, hand-out, and tidy-up.

Simple spreadsheet, Google Form, or Hauora Kai template.  If your Co-op uses CoShop, this may not be necessary.

Car or van to collect bags (Packing Hub will advise load sizes).

Support you receive

Step-by-step starter guide and order templates.

You’ll receive access to seasonal recipes, health tips, and inserts to include in each bag.

One-on-one mentoring and support from our Regional Coordinator during your first month.

Ready to get started?

A three-minute kōrero is all it takes to see whether a Distribution Hub could thrive in your community.
Contact Cory Hope:

Email: chope@wesleyca.org.nz

Call/text: 021 190 6165

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