In this eve of Chinese New Year, Food Commons Foundation continued to join hands with the district partnering teams to accept food donation. One of the food donator, a department of Hong Kong Monetary Authority donated a batch of meaningful chocolates to our district partnering team, Women Service Association to distribute to the members in the neighbourhood to share the festive joy. 

為獎勵2023年下半年經常參與食物分享行動之義工，共享食物基金的同事精心設計了一款特別版環保袋和襟章。布袋上的香港地圖由食物砌成，寓意我們的行動能夠擴展至全港，區區都有義工救食助人。義工們收到這份别具心思的小禮物都感到十分開心，未來仍會繼續支持我們的行動。

在這個農曆新年，一切恢復正常，親朋好友互相拜訪及送禮少不免。若收到太多的賀年食品，為了避免食物浪費及擔心過度食用，我們可以考慮捐贈給有需要的人，與他們分享愛心及新年氣氛，惜食積福。只要是全新未開封且未過最佳食用日期的食品，在新年過後我們仍然歡迎捐贈。大部分地區中心年初十啟市。

祝大家龍馬精神！

Today is the first of 24 solar terms, Spring Commences. It marks the beginning of spring. At the beginning of spring, the weather gradually warms up, and germs begin to grow and reproduce. It is recommended to frequently open windows for ventilation to maintain indoor fresh air circulation, reduce the conditions for germs to breed and engage in moderate to low-intensity exercise to enhance physical fitness. In terms of diet, it is advised to eat liver-nourishing food, such as spinach, mustard greens, and broccoli and try to avoid eating sour food. 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.  

It was freezing last week, but volunteers still worked tirelessly to deliver food to those in need. "Hello! We’ve collected the leftover bread from the bakery and can give two to you as a late-night snack." The volunteer friendly asked the night guard. "Okay! Thank you!" The security guard put away the bread with a smile. "The weather is so freezing and you still have to work all night long. It's hard work!"  

Recently, many new volunteers have joined Food Commons volunteer team. No matter whether they are men or women, old or young, they are full of enthusiasm and hope to reduce food waste and help others through practical actions.