Towngas and Christian Family Service Centre joined hands to launch the Food Packs for Families in Need programme to address the needs of underprivileged families faced with decreased income as a result of job loss or underemployment since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. About 30,000 fresh food packs will be distributed to 1,000 families to address their daily necessities and offer immediate food expense relief during the pandemic. The programme took place over two phases.
The first phase drew to a close in August, with 15,000 food packs distributed, while the second phase was launched on 14 September. Food packs are distributed twice a week throughout a 15-week period in each of the phases to underprivileged families in Kwun Tong, Ngau Tau Kok and Sham Shui Po with a view to alleviate their economic pressure.
The programme also provides a channel for social workers to connect with these families through a dedicated social media platform and food pack pick-up points in order to better understand their impending needs and provide timely assistance. The programme’s online activities such as cook-offs and Mid-Autumn Festival colouring competitions have also served as a channel to strengthen family bond.
Towngas Cooking Centre prepares nutritiously balanced fresh food packs in vacuum sealed or airtight packaging that are directly transported to distribution points to ensure freshness and hygiene.
Children enjoying a dinner made from Towngas Cooking Centre food packs.
(From left) Isaac Yeung Chung-kwan, General Manager – Corporate Affairs of Towngas and Kwok Lit-tung, Chief Executive of CFSC, sharing questionnaire findings and outcome of the Food Packs for Families in Need programme with beneficiary families.