January in Hong Kong is an extremely dry month, with humidity dropping to as low as 17%. The chilly north wind leaves skin cracked, and even breathing feels cold. On these quiet and desolate winter nights, the streetlights still shine, and a group of residents continue to toil for a living or seek shelter in this dry and cold environment.

On the driest and coldest nights, the connection between people becomes the most comforting "supply." This bread and lunchbox, delivered by volunteers, is more than just a meal; it's like a warm current flowing into the dry depths of winter.

We cordially invite you to register as a volunteer. Your participation will help these saved foods reach 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

Review of January's Achievements: 

In January, volunteers conducted bread and lunchbox recycling and sharing activities in thirteen 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, Sham Shui Po, Yuen Long, Chai Wan, and Shau Kei Wan. A total of 412 volunteers participated, collecting 9,029 loaves of bread, 227 lunchboxes, and 436 snacks, weighing a total of 1,201.3 kg, benefiting 6,765 people. Thank you to every volunteer who worked tirelessly in their posts!

Results for each district are as follows:

Tai Wai: 1,893 loaves of bread (309.61 kg) were collected, with 164 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers and scavengers a total of 1,906 times.

Ma On Shan: 1,521 loaves of bread (152.1 kg) were collected, with 63 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers and residents a total of 1,521 times.

Fo Tan: 351 loaves of bread (45.85 kg) were collected, with 17 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers and residents a total of 387 times.

Tai Po: 1,335 loaves of bread (148.6 kg) were collected, with 29 volunteers participating; all loaves were shared with sanitation workers, scavengers, homeless individuals, and residents a total of 588 times.

Fanling: A total of 201 loaves of bread (26.24 kg) were collected, with 12 volunteers participating. All loaves were shared with 49 people, including cleaners, security guards, scavengers, and the homeless.

Tseung Kwan O: A total of 638 loaves of bread (67.12 kg) were collected, with 14 volunteers participating. All loaves were shared with 359 people, including elderly people living alone, cleaners, and security guards.

Hung Hom/To Kwa Wan: A total of 252 loaves of bread (including sandwiches), weighing 33.35 kg, were collected. 20 volunteers participated, and all loaves were shared with 154 people, including sanitation workers, scavengers, and local residents.

Causeway Bay: A total of 107 loaves of bread (10.25 kg) were collected. 6 volunteers participated, and all loaves were shared with 55 people, including homeless people, sanitation workers, and local residents in Causeway Bay.

Tsim Sha Tsui/Sham Shui Po: A total of 896 loaves of bread (95.03 kg) were collected; 235 lunch boxes (118 kg) were collected; and 436 snacks were collected. 51 volunteers participated, and all loaves were distributed to 881 homeless people, low-income individuals, and sanitation workers in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Yuen Long: 1,531 loaves (153.1 kg) were collected, with 18 volunteers participating. All loaves were distributed to 590 sanitation workers, homeless individuals, and local residents.

Chai Wan/Shau Kei Wan: 304 loaves (42.05 kg) were collected, with 18 volunteers participating. All loaves were distributed to 275 sanitation workers, scavengers, and local residents.