We have already saved an annual average of 665 tonnes of food
About us
About FoodLink
Founded in 2001, FoodLink Foundation is a registered Hong Kong charity dedicated to fighting hunger, building self-sufficiency, and fostering nutritional wellness among those in need, while simultaneously reducing food wastage in hotels and F&B outlets in Hong Kong.
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665t
tonnes food saved
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780kk
pieces of bread
This food saved includes 780 000 pieces of bread
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1600kk
provided meals
It helped to provide 1,600,000+ meals
113+
Donors110+
Beneficiaries113+
Donors110+
Beneficiaries
Currently, over 1.6 million people live below the poverty line in Hong Kong. To ensure that every needy person has access to a hot, healthy meal, every single day, we act as a bridge — a charity dedicated to connecting the supply directly to the demand, as often as possible, by collecting safe-to-eat surplus food from F&B outlets all over the city and deliver to those in need. While reducing hunger we also reduce the pressure on our city’s landfills.
Each new day brings new and exciting challenges as we aim to expand the number of hot meals we can provide into every district of Hong Kong and as we continue to “Replace Hunger with a Smile”!
Each new day brings new and exciting challenges as we aim to expand the number of hot meals we can provide into every district of Hong Kong and as we continue to “Replace Hunger with a Smile”!
Our team
Honorary advisor team
Ms. Chan, Chiu Ling Ophelia, BBS
Prof. Tam, Kwong Hang Paul
Mr. Wu, Wei Kuo Michael
Mr. So, Douglas
Directors team
| Mrs. Kwok Lee,
Tin Wing Wendy Chairlady |
Ms. Lau,
E Ling Ella Vice Chairlady |
Ms. Hwang,
Robin Executive Director |
Mrs. de la
Fuente Saez, Alice Director |
Mr. Oei,
Kendall Director |
| Mr. Berglind,
Viktor Director |
Dr. Tse, Sze Ming
Tony Director |
Ms. Kwok,
Wai San Lesley Director |
Ms. Leung,
Jing Legal Advisor |
Mr. Ng,
Chi Man, Jerman IT Advisor |
Operation team
Ms. Yung, Yee Wah Aurea
Head of Operations
Challenges
Source: Hong Kong Environmental Protection Department, Government Statistical Office
The amount of food waste arising from the commercial and industrial sectors has increased over 10 years – from less than 850 tons per day in 2007, to about 1,070 tons per day in 2019.
All three landfills in Hong Kong will soon be fully utilized.
Hunger & poverty
Hunger & poverty
40%+ income on food
Low income families spend
nearly half of their income on food.
1.3+ million poor people
1:5 people live below
the poverty line.
These children live in low-income family and do not get 3 meals a day.
72% poor children eat leftover foods, 15% eat expired foods.
30%+ elderly live in poverty and struggle to meet basic utritional needs
Nearly two-thirds of poor households were in the state of ‘food insecurity’. They frequently suffered from hunger, simply did not eat enough or could only buy a few types of low-cost food which lead to health problems due to an unbalanced diet.
Sources: Commission on Poverty, Oxfam Hong Kong, Research from Chinese University of Hong Kong
Sources: Commission on Poverty, Oxfam Hong Kong, Research from Chinese University of Hong Kong
