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Nice to give discount to Frontline Staff. It is hard for frontline staff at the moment. Nice gesture in this difficult time.
Order Your Restaurant-Quality Foodbox Direct to Your Door
TheMarket teams up with Foodbox to safely deliver fresh New Zealand produce.
All profits will be donated to charity and a special 15% discount is available for frontline workers.
Currently Foodbox can only accept orders to Auckland addresses. Please see our FAQs below for more information.
Restriction of a single box per customer per week applies.
FAQ
What’s in the box?
Foodbox offers three different sizes containing selected produce, meat and key pantry staples which will provide three meals a day for the nominated people for a week. Please check the product listing for the full list of items. Items are whole, giving you completely freedom to use the Foodbox however you like!
Where are the items sourced?
Foodbox sources all their fresh high-quality products direct from reputable primary New Zealand producers, farmers and growers.
Can I change the contents of a Foodbox?
To keep costs as low as possible for the consumer, the contents of a Foodbox is unable to be changed.
Why is this food available?
Foodbox works with primary producers, farmers and growers who usually supply to hospitality businesses who are now closed due to the L4 status. By purchasing from Foodbox you are supporting New Zealand producers, farmers and growers and keeping this food from being wasted.
How soon will I get my Foodbox after placing my order?
Each Foodbox uses fresh seasonal goods which are packed and delivered within 48 hours to ensure maximum freshness.
How is Foodbox adhering to COVID-19 L4 food safety protocols?
Having operated for over 10-years, Foodbox packs and prepares all boxes in a hospitality factory according to strict safety standards. Additionally, Foodbox has implemented further hygiene practises in line with New Zealand government’s COVD-19 guidelines for groceries. These measures include:
Regular washing of hands including before and after each break
Regular sanitising of hands including every time staff enter the packing area
Social distancing with minimum 2 metre separation
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for packers and drivers including high viz, mask, gloves and hairnets.
Minimum 15-minute breaks between shifts and split breaks for all staff to ensure social distancing is adhered to.
All work areas cleaned down and surfaces sanitised between shifts
Only two entry points onto the site per shift, where anyone must use hand sanitiser on entry
No external visitors on site
Deliveries containing perishable products like meat, milk, and cheese are packaged in a chiller box with an ice pack to keep them fresh.
Each Foodbox is delivered direct to your door. Boxes will be delivered contactless according to the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment guidelines to ensure zero contact and maximise safety for customers and team members.
Where can Foodbox deliver to?
Foodbox is currently available to deliver within metropolitan Auckland only. Including Auckland central, North Shore, South Auckland and eastern suburbs, Papakura & West Auckland. Further regions might be added for delivery in the future so please check back soon.
How are the Foodbox prices calculated?
Foodbox purchases produce direct from high-quality farmers and growers in bulk and uses minimal packaging in aim to keep prices as low as possible to offer a fair price to both consumers and suppliers.
What is the frontline worker discount?
To say thanks to all the heroes out there, those actively working in the frontline of healthcare, emergency services during the next four weeks of the L4 status will be able to order FoodBox on TheMarket at a 15% discount using a coupon code to be entered at checkout.
How can I get a frontline worker discount?
Simply use code ‘FRONTLINE’ at checkout on TheMarket. You may be asked to show proof of employee or voluntary ID during contact-less delivery. Code valid until 31/05/2020.
What charity will TheMarket be donating profits to?
All proceeds after costs of FoodBoxes bought on TheMarket during L4 status will donated to community projects assisting those affected by the current crisis. Full details to come.
FRONTLINE coupon code terms and conditions:
Offer available for use only by those in Frontline healthcare, emergency services. You may be asked to show your employment or volunteer ID at point of contact-less delivery. Save 15% off any box when code FRONTLINE applied at checkout. Single box per customer per week only or order will be cancelled. Coupon expires midnight 31st May 2020.