Provide support in implementing a marketing plan for our 10th Anniversary Celebration Series

This project offers an excellent opportunity for those passionate about food rescue and sustainability to make a significant contribution to our organization's mission while gaining practical experience in nonprofit event marketing.

From August 2023 to July 2024, the Food Commons Foundation and its regional partners collected 612,681.33 kg of food and distributed 602,118.08 kg, achieving a 98.28% distribution rate, with a total of 646,207 beneficiary instances. Since June 2009 to July 2024, the food recovery and sharing project has collected a total of 11,220,060.99 kg of food, with a total distribution of 10,653,851.76 kg, accounting for 94.95%, with a total of 9,801,359 beneficiary instances. Cherishing food and reducing waste not only directly reduces food waste and alleviates the burden on landfills but also provides food support for those in need, easing their economic pressure and creating green job opportunities, achieving multiple benefits.

Seeking an advisor to help creatively plan and strategise our 10th Anniversary Celebration Series

What we need

• Join an initial briefing to learn more about our organisation and our 10th-anniversary goals
• Facilitate with generating innovative ideas for a series of events to mark our 10th anniversary, offering strategic guidance for the planning and execution of various events (e.g. fundraisers, community outreach, awareness campaigns)
• Share insights and best practices on fundraising, event promotion, and attendee engagement to improve decision-making
• Advise on event strategy, ideation, and timelines to ensure smooth coordination and impactful results
• Help develop a clear roadmap and key milestones for the series of events, aligning efforts with the organization’s goals and capacity
• Collaborate closely with volunteers who will support the event's execution, sharing suggestions to help guide their work

SCMP 5 Sep 2024

As the chief executive prepares to deliver this year's policy address, Food Commons Foundation would like to emphasise the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to food waste reduction in Hong Kong. Given that public concern over environmental issues is growing, we advocate sharing as a key strategy for reducing food waste. This approach would not only minimise waste but also address social challenges, such as poverty and community cohesion.

The new Policy Address will be released in October. The Food Commons Foundation suggests that the government expand the coverage of food recovery, strengthen cooperation with non-profit organizations, ensure that surplus food can be delivered to those in need in a timely manner, and reduce food waste. Additionally, the Foundation proposes installing smart food waste recycling bins in public housing estates and private residential areas, as well as establishing a corporate food-saving incentive program to recognize companies that reduce food waste.

From June 18 to July 15, the Food Commons Foundation, along with community organizations, surveyed 307 citizens who benefited from surplus food sharing. Nearly 80% of respondents were 60 years old or above, reflecting the urgent need for food sharing programs among the elderly. 67% of respondents received surplus food 1-2 times per week, while 21% received it 5 days a week, indicating a stable demand for food sharing in society.