Feeding Hong Kong facts for kids
| Founder(s) | Gabrielle Kirstein |
|---|---|
| Type | Food Bank |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Unit 715-717, Block A2, Yau Tong Industrial City, 17-25 Ko Fai Road, Yau Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
| Key people | Gabrielle Kirstein (Executive Director) |
| Focus | Fight hunger, reduce food waste |
| Website | https://feedinghk.org/ |
Feeding Hong Kong (also known as 樂餉社) is a special organization in Hong Kong that works like a food bank. It helps collect food that would otherwise be thrown away and gives it to people who need it. Feeding Hong Kong is part of a big group called The Global FoodBanking Network. This organization focuses on recycling food and relies on amazing volunteers and people who donate money or food to help.
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How Feeding Hong Kong Started
Feeding Hong Kong began in 2011. It was started by a person named Gabrielle Kirstein. It was set up as an independent charity.
Rescuing Food
Feeding Hong Kong works with over 400 food companies. They also partner with 150 charities. Their main goal is to collect extra food and share it.
Food that is safe to eat but not sold is collected. This includes items like canned goods or packaged food. Sometimes, food has labels with small errors. Other times, brands are no longer made. Even food with slightly damaged packaging can be donated.
This collected food is then sorted. After sorting, it is delivered to charities. These charities include places like Bethune House and Pok Oi Hospital. They help feed people who are hungry in Hong Kong. Each delivery is made to fit what each charity needs.
The Bread Run
The "Bread Run" is a special program. Volunteers called "Bread Runners" help twice a week. They pick up fresh bread and salads from stores. These items would usually be thrown away. Stores like Pret a Manger and Maxim's Cakes take part.
Bread Runners visit one or two stores when they close. They collect the extra food. Then, they take it to a Feeding Hong Kong drop-off spot. Feeding Hong Kong has warehouses in Yau Tong and Tsuen Wan. These places store the collected food. All bread run donations are given out quickly. They go to charities the same night or early the next morning. Volunteers can sign up for the Bread Run online.
Special Programs
Feeding Hong Kong also teaches people about poverty. They raise awareness about food problems in Hong Kong. They also encourage healthy eating. They offer nutrition lessons to groups who need help. Two of their programs are 'Chefs in the Community' and 'Edible Gardens'.
Chefs in the Community
'Chefs in the Community' is a volunteer program. It connects cooking experts with local charities. These chefs help charities improve their food programs. Feeding Hong Kong also has cookbooks. These books have recipes made by top chefs and nutrition experts.
The recipes help charities make healthy, low-cost meals. They are easy to prepare with simple tools and limited space. This makes them great for food kitchens. They are also good for people cooking at home on a budget. Feeding Hong Kong also teaches these recipes. They do this through their Nutrition and Cooking Class series.
Edible Gardens
The 'Edible Garden' program helps turn unused spaces into gardens. These spaces can be rooftops or other city areas. In these gardens, they grow herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
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