The sky is clear after the rain and volunteers continued with their action. During the distribution of bread period, a volunteer discovered a granny sitting near the roadside and gave her the bread on hand. It was unexpected she was so touched that she burst into tears and immediately kept saying thank you. Through collecting and sharing food did we come across the neglected in the community and spread warmth and care to their hearts.  

Accidents will happen. It was unexpected that after a once-in-a-century heavy rainstorm, food collecting and sharing action had to be reluctantly called off in many districts. However, volunteers are still looking forward to the days when we can do everything we can to reduce food waste and deliver food to those in need.  

Today marked the third solar term of autumn, White Dew. It means that mid-autumn has begun. Summer heat gradually diminishes and the temperature difference between day and night becomes large. It is advised to add or remove clothes in a timely manner and pay attention to keeping the belly warm. The air humidity decreases after White Dew and we should take heed to nourish the lungs. When it comes to food, it is advised to mainly eat food that clears heat and moisturizes the body. e.g. cucumbers and winter melons. Taking in more orange and yellow vegetables like pumpkins is also recommended. 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.

Last weekend, a typhoon hit and the weather was bad. Food sharing action was inevitably affected. Still, the rain will not diminish our enthusiasm and we will continue to act as usual afterwards. We will spread the action to Tsuen Kwan O district and increase bread collection points in all districts. Food sharing action very much needs your support and we sincerely invite you to become a volunteer. With your participation, we will be able to carry on cherishing food and helping others!

Last Monday (28 August) morning, a group of members in the Kwai Chung neighbourhood from Login Club of ELCHK participated in recycling experience trip jointly hosted by Food Commons Foundation and the district partner Women Service Association Food Commons @ NT West (Tsuen Wan, Kwai Fong and Tsing Yi). Some parents brought their children with them. They hoped that the little ones could understand that food was not easy to come by and should cherish it; Some members in the neighbourhood were also very curious about the food collection process and interested to join.