"It has been absolutely amazing and means we'll get through to the Rotary collection in May, which is wonderful.
"We're very blessed.
"Mitre 10 Mega had loaned a trailer which had been filled with food three times at Pak'nSave Kāpiti.
There had been food donations from Paraparaumu School, Paraparaumu College, Kāpiti College, Chelsea House Early Childhood Centre, Harcourts, Kāpiti Community Corrections, various churches and individuals as well as online financial donations.
A very kind gesture was an impressive $10,000 donation from the Chris and Melinda Leatham Charitable Trust which aims to help youth in the Wellington region.
"Chris and Melinda reside in Kāpiti with their large blended family and they are keen to give back to the local community.
"We can't thank Chris and Melinda enough for this generous donation."
There had been offers of food support from St Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army but that was respectfully declined because of the large amount of food already received.
Lovell said police had been in contact and told her that two people had been arrested in relation to the theft.
Some of the food had been returned.
Security had been beefed up at the shipping container.
Publicity about the theft had also highlighted the foodbank's need for new premises as the community centre is closing because it is no longer fit for purpose.
"We've had some replies after the story appeared in the Kāpiti News."
