They say there's no such thing as a free lunch.
There is in Queenstown, thanks to volunteers like Jo Clark.
Mrs Clark has been organising the Pasta Cafe at the Wakatipu Community Church for four years.
"It had been running for about three years and it was going to stop unless someone took it over, so my husband Nick said we'd do it," she said.
The Pasta Cafe offers free pasta meals to the public between 6pm and 8pm every friday for six weeks during winter.
"It started because lots of young kids come to town for the winter season and don't have much money and they live on noodles.
"We wanted to offer them, and other people in Queenstown,a free meal," she said.
The church spends about $5000 every year on the Pasta Cafe.
Queenstown businesses also give food and other supplies to the Cafe.
"There are no strings attached," Mrs Clark said.
"They can come here, get a free meal in a safe and warm place, and meet their mates."
The cafe has fed up to 500 people in two hours.
On the menu is a pasta dish, vegetables, cheese, garlic bread, hot and cold drinks, and cookies.
Live music is usually provided by Queenstown pianist Mark Wilson.
Mrs Clark makes sure all the ingredients are bought and co-ordinates volunteers to help out.
"Lots of volunteers come and help. Some cut up vegetables, butter bread, set up tables, cook.
"Ladies bake cookies for us. It's amazing," she said.
Mrs Clark said she found her volunteer work very satisfying.
"I enjoy it. It's hard work but also lots of fun."
