Today marks the fifth solar term of autumn, "Cold Dew." After the Cold Dew period, sunlight decreases, and temperatures drop significantly compared to White Dew, resulting in a larger temperature difference between day and night. As the saying goes, "Cold Dew, keep your feet warm," it is important to pay attention to foot warmth. It is recommended to wear socks and soak your feet in hot water, while the diet should focus on nourishing yin and moistening the lungs.

Thank you to the volunteers who continued to serve during the holidays, sharing warmth and food with others. Every day, a lot of surplus food is wasted, and Food Commons Foundation added 16 new stores for bread recovery in September. We are in great need of new volunteers, and we invite you to register as a volunteer to deliver edible food to those in need.

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