With additional funding from the SIE Fund, SJS launched the second phase of the project "FOOD-CO 2.0" to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the food support service sector, as well as step up advocacy for donation of food surplus. In Mar 2020, an additional funding has been approved under the SIE Fund for SJS to provide short-term assistance through the FOOD-CO platform to underprivileged population who were adversely affected by COVID-19.
Grantee
St. James' Settlement
Project Type
Capacity Building Project
Project Nature
Food
Major Beneficiaries
Low-income families
Approved Funding Amount
HK$22,825,000
Funding Period (months)
41
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
- increase in daily number of meals to the beneficiaries
- increase in daily number of beneficiaries
- increase in number of donors via FOODCO
- increase in food surplus donation via FOOD-CO
- enhanced volunteering service for food support service delivery
- enhanced brand/marketing reach of FOODCO and "Save & Share" message
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