Vote for Kai

The Salvation Army has joined a national coalition backing the Vote for Kai campaign, calling for food security to become
a political priority ahead of the Aotearoa New Zealand 2026 General Election.

The campaign brings together organisations across the food, health and community sectors to advocate for long-term, cross-party solutions so everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand can access healthy, affordable kai.

Food Security Manager Sonya Cameron says the Army is seeing a growing need in communities, with more whānau struggling to afford nutritious food. ‘That’s not something charity alone can fix. We need sustained, coordinated action that addresses the root causes.’

The Army’s support builds on its frontline work and initiatives like Te Kai Mākona, which strengthen community-led food solutions. Sonya says broader system change is essential to reduce reliance on food support and ensure a fairer, more resilient food system for all.

Visit Vote for Kai now and sign the open letter: voteforkai.nz