0800-hungry delivers about 200 food parcels a week in Christchurch, and has done so for about 20 years.
The committee found the mortality rates reflect significant inequity, with Māori and Pacific children far more likely to die.
Most still believe income support levels are too low.
Monday marked International Women's Day, a day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
An economist has called on the Govt to work on getting more of economy's spoils to the workers who produce them.
The government's Welfare Expert Advisory Group wants to scrap the rule.
