"Hello! We're here to deliver bread!" "I'm so happy to see you. Thank you!" "You're welcome. Cleaning is very hard. Remember to eat the bread after you're done!" A simple conversation conveying care and goodwill and thanking the market cleaners for their contribution. 

Due to commercial operations, leftover food that is still safe to eat in the food supply industry is turned into garbage and thrown into landfills every day. The government will implement Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Charging in April next year. We very much hope that all merchants will arrange food donations as soon as possible to reduce the garbage levy and help those in need. In the past year from December 2022 to November 2023, Food Commons and its regional partners recycled 544,541.88 kgs of food and distributed 537,188.57 kgs, reaching 98.65%; The number of beneficiaries was 569,287. From June 2009 to November 2023, a total of 10,835,562.34 kgs of food were recycled, and the total distribution volume was 10,308,088.41 kgs, accounting for 95.13%; The number of beneficiaries was 9,372,314.  

A volunteer was looking for someone in need on the street and found a scavenger working in a corner under the bridge in the middle of the road. So, he carefully crossed the road and approached her. 

"Hello! Do you need some bread? There’re some leftovers from the bakery tonight which is still edible!" "Thank you!" The scavenger thanked the volunteer from the bottom of her heart and the volunteer was very satisfied. 

Heavy snow. Heavy snowfall. The beginning of mid-winter 

Heavy Snow is the third solar term of winter. It officially marks the entrance of the coldest period of winter, with shorter daylights and lower temperatures. In addition to keeping your head and feet warm during Winter Commences, it is also very important to keep your neck and back warm after heavy snow. Avoid staying up late and keep exercising, mainly low- to medium-intensity exercises, such as walking, jogging and yoga. When it comes to diet, it should be warm and mainly nourish the kidneys and the intake of salty foods should be reduced. Warm vegetables include ginger, pumpkin and onions. Seasonal crops change with time. Consuming plants in season gives the benefit of less pesticides when the vegetables are planted and harvested at the best time. The taste is better, too. Also, as it is in season, the production is more while the price is less. 

After dinner, a group of uncles living alone sat on the benches downstairs of the housing estate to rest. "Uncle, we’ve brought some unsold bread tonight. How about each of you take two home to eat?" "Thank you! You are so thoughtful!" Uncle couldn't help smiling after receiving the bread. The volunteers were also very happy. 

Last Thursday (23/11) evening, a group of residents in Tin Shui Wai district participated in a group recycling experience co-organized by Food Commons @ NT (Tin Shui Wai) and its regional partner, Tin Shui Wai Community Development Network.