As we enter early autumn, the days remain hot, yet a chill is beginning to set in during the mornings and evenings. This fluctuating weather can easily affect both your appetite and energy levels! For this seminar, we have once again invited nutritionist Sharon Chan to share tips on mindful eating tailored to early autumn. She will teach you how to use seasonal ingredients to create delicious, nourishing, and appetizing dishes to welcome the change of season.

Date:12 September,2026 (Saturday)

Time: 11:30-12:30a.m.

Venue: Lek Yuen Community Hall, Shatin

The lecture is completely free! All registered attendees will receive a free food gift bag! Spaces are limited, so remember to register in advance!

Today marks the Start of Autumn, officially ushering in the season, though the weather remains hot. Brief spells of high heat may still occur unexpectedly during this period. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body's yang energy shifts from outward dispersion to inward conservation at this time. Consequently, the focus of wellness shifts from "clearing heat and relieving summer heat" to moistening dryness, nourishing the lungs, and strengthening the spleen and qi. A diet that is gentle and nourishing is recommended to prepare the body for the autumn and winter months ahead.

Every day, vast quantities of safe food are sent to landfills; meanwhile, countless grassroots elderly in the community lack access to fresh, nutritious food.

The Food Commons Foundation submitted its recommendations for the 2026 Policy Address today, proposing a new mechanism featuring "direct business-community linkages and tax incentives" to achieve targeted poverty alleviation.

3 Major Policy Recommendations:

1. 150% Tax Deduction for Green Food-Saving Initiatives

2. Reallocation of Government Tender Resources

3. Space Revitalization & Liability Waivers for Donations

June brought the traditional Dragon Boat Festival. Beyond our regular food rescue operations, we specifically collected and distributed 350 boxes of festive *zongzi* (sticky rice dumplings), sharing holiday flavors and care with our neighbors.

Our total rescue volume remained high this month, reaching 1,834.85 kg and benefiting over 8,000 people. From bread and hot meals to an abundance of fruit, canned goods, and seasonal treats, this tangible support was made possible entirely through the hard work and dedication of our volunteers.

We invite you to sign up as a volunteer and help us ensure that rescued food reaches those in need!

To sign up as a volunteer, please scan the QR code or click the link:https://www.foodcommons.hk/en/volunteers

The summer heat is here, officially ushering in the hottest time of the year. The high temperature and rain during the summer heat can easily cause fatigue, loss of appetite and other discomforts. According to traditional Chinese medicine, health care at this time focuses on clearing the heat and replenishing the qi, strengthening the spleen and reducing dampness. The diet should be light and eat less fried and hot things, so that the intestines and intestines can remain light in the heat. 

"Lesser Heat" has arrived, and the "Dog Days of Summer" (*Fu* days) are just around the corner. With the sweltering, stifling heat of these days, symptoms like lethargy and a lack of appetite are the body's way of signaling distress. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) emphasizes replenishing *Qi*, strengthening the spleen, and dispelling dampness during this period. A light diet—minimizing fried foods—is recommended to give the digestive system a much-needed rest.

As May arrives, Hong Kong’s weather has turned hot, humid, and rainy—summer is officially here. The rising temperatures make it increasingly grueling for volunteers to move about outdoors distributing food, yet our efforts have not slowed down!

We recovered over two tons of food this month! We extend our heartfelt thanks to every volunteer who braved the sweltering heat on the streets to provide tangible food support to more than 8,000 local residents. In addition to over 10,000 loaves of bread, the number of meal boxes distributed also increased, bringing hot, nourishing meals to those in need.

We invite you to sign up as a volunteer; your participation helps us ensure that recovered food continues to reach those who need it most during the scorching summer months!

To sign up as a volunteer, please scan the QR code or click the link:https://www.foodcommons.hk/en/volunteers

The summer solstice has arrived, marking the longest day and the peak of yang energy. After today, the heat will only intensify. Traditional Chinese medicine considers the summer solstice a crucial juncture of yin and yang transition. At this time, the focus of health preservation is on clearing heat and relieving summer heat, nourishing qi and yin, and maintaining a light diet with less oil and salt to allow the body to gracefully welcome the height of summer.

Recently, we received a large batch of donated supplies, including "egg waffle premix powder." We distributed these supplies to our neighbors so everyone could easily make snacks at home. We also received many photos of their finished products from our neighbors! Who knew that a simple packet of premix powder, with a simple change of cooking method, could produce golden-brown hotcakes and waffles!

Are you aware of the reason Mai Po is referred to as "Miu Po"? It turns out that rice was once grown here! The name "Miu Po" (meaning "rice paddy") comes from the large brackish water rice paddies that Mai Po once had in addition to shrimp ponds. WWF Hong Kong has recently been experimenting with rice farming once more in the Mai Po Nature Reserve, not only carrying on its tradition but also offering a varied habitat for migrating birds, even if the rice paddies are no longer visible.

The Food Commons Foundation's annual volunteer event was particularly memorable this year since WWF Hong Kong invited us to take part in the "Wetlands Tasting." We have always been interested in food conservation, so Mai Po invited us. This event gave everyone the chance to learn more about the origins of food and how wetlands support both human life and the natural world.