The final tally also just pipped the 2019 tally of $64,145.20.
Salvation Army Rotorua corps officer Kylie Overbye said the donations made a huge difference in its ability to sustain ample provisions for those in need throughout the year.
"Given the uncertainty and concerns around Covid that linger and the impacts we are now beginning to see from last year it is helpful to have enough stock at the ready should the situation change for the community.
"These provisions also enable us to support other food providers and agencies from time to time in the community."
She said the canned foods and easy meals were particularly useful as sometimes people's cooking facilities were limited.
"It is great when we can provide some food for meals that can be easily prepared in one pot or a microwave, and also the raw ingredients like flour, sugar, oil and eggs are always great as it can help families make food go further with a little creativity and baking skills."
She encouraged people to ask for help sooner rather than later in order to recover quicker.
In 2019, the Rotorua Salvation Army Foodbank gave out 446 food parcels to people in need.
Last year, the number distributed was twice that - 1062 by the first week of November.
Of those, 684 families or clients received food for the first time. In comparison, in 2019, there were 267 first-timers.
