As the weather turns colder and the chill deepens, those in need on the streets require warmth and comfort even more. We thank the volunteers who braved the cold to deliver surplus food and heartfelt care from the community to sanitation workers, security guards, scavengers, the homeless, and other residents. Every effort you make has become a real source of warmth this winter.We sincerely invite you to register as a volunteer. Your participation will help ensure that this rescued food reaches those in need more effectively!

To register as a volunteer, please scan the QR code or click the link.

https://www.foodcommons.hk/tc/volunteers

Looking back at November's achievements, volunteers conducted bread and lunchbox recycling and sharing activities in eleven districts including Tai Wai, Ma On Shan, Fo Tan, Tai Po, Fanling, Tseung Kwan O, To Kwa Wan, Hung Hom, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Sham Shui Po. A total of 415 volunteers participated, collecting 5,424 loaves of bread and 228 lunchboxes, weighing a total of 774.54 kg, benefiting 4,903 people. Thank you to every volunteer who worked tirelessly in their roles.

Results for each district are as follows:

Tai Wai: 1,846 loaves of bread (245.09 kg) were collected, with 194 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers and scavengers a total of 1,814 times.

Ma On Shan: 790 loaves of bread (79 kg) were collected, with 50 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers and residents a total of 790 times.

Fo Tan: 346 loaves of bread (46.25 kg) were collected, with 22 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers and residents a total of 347 times.

Tai Po: 807 loaves of bread (78.92 kg) were collected, with 29 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers, scavengers, homeless individuals, and residents a total of 370 times.

Fanling: A total of 133 loaves of bread (13.93 kg) were collected, with 11 volunteers participating. All loaves were distributed to 187 people, including cleaners, security guards, scavengers, and the homeless.

Tseung Kwan O: A total of 461 loaves of bread (63.06 kg) were collected, with 11 volunteers participating. All loaves were distributed to 275 people, including elderly people living alone, cleaners, and security guards.

Hung Hom/To Kwa Wan: A total of 174 loaves of bread (including sandwiches, totaling 29.39 kg) were collected; 171 chicken wings (15.36 kg) were collected, with 33 volunteers participating. All loaves were distributed to 198 people, including cleaners, scavengers, and local residents.

Causeway Bay: 25 loaves of bread (2.04 kg) and 55 lunchboxes (30.8 kg) were collected. 18 volunteers participated, and all collected food was distributed to the homeless, sanitation workers, and residents of Causeway Bay, totaling 80 participants.

Tsim Sha Tsui/Sham Shui Po: 842 loaves of bread (84.2 kg) and 173 lunchboxes (86.5 kg) were collected. 47 volunteers participated, and all collected food was distributed to the homeless, low-income individuals, and sanitation workers of Tsim Sha Tsui, totaling 842 participants.