Supporting our communities

For us, doing the right thing means supporting our local communities and helping them become stronger because, as communities grow, everyone is better off.

We invest in the communities where we operate to help make them safer, healthier, more connected and resourceful.


Our programmes reflect our dairy heritage, and are aligned to our values as a co-operative.

in the community

  • Fonterra Milk for Schools
    New Zealand - To make sure Kiwi kids benefit from the goodness of dairy, Fonterra Milk for Schools offers free milk to every primary school in New Zealand.
  • Our partnership with Soong Ching Ling Foundation
    China - In China, we’ve partnered with the Soong Ching Ling Foundation to provide medical care and advice to pregnant women and to mothers of infants in rural communities across the region.
  • Our partnership with ChildFund
    Asia - In Asia, we’ve partnered with international child development organisation, ChildFund, and, together, we work to improve children’s lives.
  • Giving our FareShare
    Australia - We are a long-time, dedicated supporter of FareShare Australia, which makes a difference to those in need in the local communities where we operate.
  • Our work with Foodbank Australia
    Australia - Together with Foodbank Australia, we’re proud to help two million Australians who rely on food relief every year.
  • Fonterra Grass Roots Fund
    New Zealand - The Fonterra Grass Roots Fund supports the rural communities where we operate by funding their clever ideas, projects and initiatives.
  • Supporting earthquake orphans
    Japan - We care about the wellbeing of our local communities and in Japan we’ve committed to helping people affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
  • KickStart Breakfast
    New Zealand - KickStart Breakfast is our breakfast in schools programme, the only one of its kind in New Zealand.
  • Catchment Care
    New Zealand - Catchment Care is our programme in partnership with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand to protect and enhance New Zealand’s valuable waterways and wetlands.