Octacan 2026
The final count for OCTACAN is now in – and we are thrilled to announce that not only have we reached an incredible 20,122 cans (or equivalent) for the Familyworks Foodbank, but we can now add our Octacan Online donations to the total!
Our AMAZING community has also donated $6,013 through Octacan Online. This includes bundles of cans and food parcels that the foodbank will purchase on behalf of those who donated.
We have been completely blown away by the generosity of our community. THANK YOU!
Kai for Octacan 2026, annual foodbank appeal
Bring your cans or non-perishable food and toiletry items for the Familyworks Foodbank, Dunedin's busiest foodbank:
Date: 25 June 2026, 7.30am - 2pm
Location: The Lower Octagon, Dunedin
Octacan is Presbyterian Support Otago’s major winter food drive, supporting local people through the colder months.
This year, Octacan will be on Thursday 25 June 2026, between the shortest day and Matariki (the Māori New Year) – gathering kai for those needing support from our Familyworks Foodbank.
For many, reaching out is just the beginning. Our Familyworks team provides tailored support, including food parcels, social work, financial mentoring, housing assistance, and winter essentials – with more working families now turning to us for help.
Donations will be arranged into the Matariki star cluster, with each star representing a food group.
Get involved – donate online or collect cans and drop them at the Lower Octagon on the day.
Thank you!
How your school, kura or workplace can help!
- Start collecting cans: Encourage everyone to take part - make it fun.
- Get the word out: Mention OCTACAN in your newsletters, at your meetings and encourage everyone to participate. For resources, posters, images, certificates, and more information please see below - feel free to link to our page octacan.org.nz.
- Join the fun: Bring your cans to the Lower Octagon 7.30am – 2pm, Thursday 25 June 2026.
Download Resources
Online Donation Form
Donate to the foodbank online
When you donate to the foodbank online we can purchase food items on your behalf.
Using internet banking
Account name: Presbyterian Support Otago
Account number: 06 0901 0005597 00
Particulars: Your Name
Code: Donation
Reference: Foodbank
Foodbank Donation Form (Credit Card)
Thank you!