In August, Hong Kong was still in midsummer, with hot weather and frequent showers. Facing the intense heat and unstable weather, our food rescue operations nevertheless continued steadily across fourteen districts in Hong Kong, successfully delivering rescued food into the hands of our neighbours.

This month, volunteers were deployed on 425 occasions, collecting more than 10,000 breads in total, as well as nearly 2,000 items of fruit, canned food and snacks, with a total weight of 1,456.84 kilogrammes. This sustained and steady support relied entirely on every volunteer who, despite the intense heat, remained steadfast at their posts and contributed quietly.

You are sincerely invited to register as a volunteer to help us continue delivering rescued food smoothly into the hands of those in need!

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

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

Today is the Autumn Equinox; autumn is officially halfway through. On this day, the sun shines directly on the Earth's equator, and daytime and nighttime are almost equal in length, each lasting 12 hours. After the Autumn Equinox, daylight becomes shorter and shorter, and nighttime becomes longer and longer. The weather turns noticeably cooler, and the dry "autumn dryness" also becomes stronger. At this time, health preservation focuses on moistening dryness and nourishing yin, tonifying the lungs and replenishing qi. The diet should be clear, moistening, and mild, to prepare the body for late autumn.

For this solar term, the following three seasonal vegetables and one fruit are recommended; they are fresh and good value:

Green Beans, Shanghai Bokchoy, Chili Ppper and Pomelo

In the year from August 2025 to July 2026, Food Commons@Shatin recovered about 133,367 kilograms of food in Sha Tin, Tai Wai, Ma On Shan, and Fo Tan. Of that total, about 132,908 kilograms (99.66%) were distributed, benefiting 194,579 persons.

We thank the Environment and Conservation Fund for its funding and support; merchants and organisations for their generous donations; and all staff and volunteers for their dedication, rain or shine. Looking ahead, Food Commons@Shatin will continue to deepen its roots in the community and carry forward the concepts of “cherishing food” and “sharing.” We sincerely thank all parties for their support and look forward to continuing to work hand in hand in the coming year, contributing to environmental protection and the community.

Many of you are probably starting to receive mooncake gift boxes as the Mid-Autumn Festival draws near. If you find yourself with more mooncakes or festive treats than you need—and realize you might not finish them before their "best-before" dates—why not donate the surplus to families in need while they are still fresh? It's a great way to keep the holiday joy alive.

Let's work together to save food and assist others, treasure food and blessings, and celebrate a joyous Mid-Autumn Festival.

With the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, mooncakes remain the highlight of the celebratory table. However, year after year, the problems of "buying too much" and "not being able to finish it" linger, making mooncakes a significant cause of waste. This year, the Food Commons Foundation, in collaboration with Food Grace, will continue to encourage waste reduction at the source and food conservation as a "Green Partner" during the festival!

May you buy what you need, eat what you desire, and experience the joy and warmth of the Mid-Autumn Festival.

"Are even such perfectly good fruits and vegetables being thrown away?"

A group of volunteers went to a wet market food recovery site in August to have a firsthand look at the "Food Commons Foundationd" effort. As they looked at the boxes filled with extra produce, they thought about how food is frequently thrown away carelessly. Beyond the act of sharing food, they realized that protecting the environment is only one aspect of cherishing resources; seeing elderly neighbors come to the center in the evening to pick up the extra vegetables made it clear that this wet market recovery program is also a continuous community endeavor to reduce poverty.

The event aims to raise public awareness regarding food waste and recovery, allowing participants to experience the recovery process firsthand. It demonstrates how "perfectly presentable" produce can help put food on the tables of grassroots families, thereby deepening understanding of the culture of cherishing food and the importance of community-based poverty relief.

Join now to get a personal look at the "rescuing food to help others" mentality!