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.