The wheat grains are gradually filling out, and the early signs of summer are in full bloom. Today marks the "Grain Buds" solar term, signifying that crops are beginning to plump up, but are not yet fully ripe. At this time, temperatures rise, rainfall is abundant, and humidity and heat intertwine. Health preservation should focus on "clearing heat and removing dampness, nourishing the heart and strengthening the spleen," and the diet should be light and refreshing to prepare for the height of summer.

In recent years, Hong Kong has strongly supported food waste recycling. Many people believe that sending food to O·PARK for composting and energy generation is environmentally friendly enough. However, we want to say: these fresh, nutritious ingredients, often discarded due to market mismatches, have a place in many people's lives, not just leave the elderly and those destitute to weep.

During the recent annual event (April 2025 to March 2026), the Food Commons Foundation, together with its partners Sha Tin Women's Association and the Food Commons @District Volunteer Team, successfully rescued 143,996.84 kg of still edible quality food, including fruits and vegetables, bread, packaged food, and beverages, from markets, shops, and supermarkets. Almost all (99.68%) of this food was distributed that same evening to 231,930 underprivileged elderly, low-income families, sanitation workers, scavengers, and the homeless. Since its predecessor project in 2009, we have stored more than 11.46 million kilograms of food, benefiting more than 10.23 million people.

The weather gets warmer as early summer approaches, and occasionally we experience a tingling appetite! We once again invited nutritionist Sharon Chan to give this talk, where she will teach you how to use seasonal ingredients to make tasty and fresh dishes to celebrate the changing of seasons and share with you the secrets of food conservation in early summer!

Date:1st June,2026 (Monday)

Time: 3:30-4:30p.m.

Venue: Lek Yuen Community Hall, Shatin

Today is the seventh solar term "The beginning of summer" among the twenty-four solar terms, and it is also the first solar term in summer. As the proverb goes, "The beginning of summer is full, and the rains are rushing in." At this time, the temperature rises, thunderstorms increase, and the heat and humidity gradually rise. It can strengthen the spleen, eliminate moisture, nourish the heart, and calm the nerves.

As March arrives, Hong Kong welcomes the gentle breezes and light rains of early spring. With the warmer weather, the streets are bustling again. In this vibrant month, our food recycling and sharing campaign has also achieved significant growth. In addition to bread, this month we shared a large amount of fruit, canned goods, and packaged foods, hoping to inject more diverse elements into the diets of our community members.

We sincerely invite you to register as a volunteer. Your participation will help these rescued foods reach those in need more effectively!

Rain nourishes all grains and nourishes all things. Today's exciting "Grain Rain" solar term is the last solar term of spring, signifying a surge in rainfall and the first rebound in precipitation, marking the peak period of nourishment and growth for the earth. At this time, humidity gradually increases, so health preservation should focus on "strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, clearing the liver and improving eyesight." The diet should be diuretic to prepare for early summer.

Last Sunday (5th April) marked "Qingming," the fifth of the twenty-four solar terms and the fifth solar term of spring. A proverb says, "Sow melons and beans around Qingming," as the weather is warm, rainfall increases, and all things are clean and clear. It is advisable to dispel dampness, nourish the liver, and eat a light diet.

The Lunar New Year falls in February. In addition to rescuing bread during this month of celebrations and family get-togethers, we also got a lot of festive cakes and hot lunchboxes. During the chilly and hectic New Year's Eve, the industrious cleaners, security personnel, scavengers, and homeless were able to experience the community's warmth thanks to this additional "New Year's flavor."

You are cordially invited to sign up as a volunteer. Your involvement will facilitate the delivery of these saved foods to those in need!

The Spring Equinox marks the equal division of day and night, with yin and yang in equal proportions. Last Friday marked the Spring Equinox, when the sun shines directly on the equator, resulting in equal day and night lengths globally. From this point onward, the days gradually lengthen and the nights shorten in the Northern Hemisphere. At this time, yang energy rises between heaven and earth, and all things flourish. Health preservation should focus on "harmonizing yin and yang and soothing the liver and regulating qi." "A light and balanced diet is recommended, representing the balance point for health preservation in spring.

Food Commons Foundation: Grassroots communities heavily reliant on food aid; calls for targeted poverty alleviation through a "one-dollar-multiple-effects" approach.

(Hong Kong, March 15, 2026) The Food Commons Foundation held a "Step by Step: Food Recycling Walk for Fundraising" event in Tai Wai today. Through tea gatherings, food distribution experiences, and guided community walks, the event aimed to help citizens understand the current situation of food waste and grassroots food assistance in Hong Kong, and to facilitate face-to-face interactions with elderly beneficiaries and their families.

Mr. Leung Kam-tim, Chairman of the Food commons Foundation, Mr. Leung Ka-wai, Sha Tin District Councillor and officiating guest, and Ms. Law Yuen-pui, Chairperson of the Sha Tin Women's Association and Sha Tin District Councillor, a local partner, delivered speeches, emphasizing the importance of community food rescue efforts in the context of poverty and an aging population in Hong Kong. After a group photo, everyone shared snacks prepared by elderly beneficiaries and volunteers using recycled ingredients. Guests, participants, and beneficiaries exchanged ideas, sharing how food assistance has changed their health, finances, and quality of life, allowing participants to experience the humanity and dignity behind "food rescue." They then participated in distributing donated food to residents in need, personally experiencing the spirit of cherishing food and helping others.