The weather gets warmer as early summer approaches, and occasionally we experience a tingling appetite! We once again invited nutritionist Sharon Chan to give this talk, where she will teach you how to use seasonal ingredients to make tasty and fresh dishes to celebrate the changing of seasons and share with you the secrets of food conservation in early summer!

Date:1st June,2026 (Monday)

Time: 3:30-4:30p.m.

Venue: Lek Yuen Community Hall, Shatin

Today is the seventh solar term "The beginning of summer" among the twenty-four solar terms, and it is also the first solar term in summer. As the proverb goes, "The beginning of summer is full, and the rains are rushing in." At this time, the temperature rises, thunderstorms increase, and the heat and humidity gradually rise. It can strengthen the spleen, eliminate moisture, nourish the heart, and calm the nerves.

As March arrives, Hong Kong welcomes the gentle breezes and light rains of early spring. With the warmer weather, the streets are bustling again. In this vibrant month, our food recycling and sharing campaign has also achieved significant growth. In addition to bread, this month we shared a large amount of fruit, canned goods, and packaged foods, hoping to inject more diverse elements into the diets of our community members.

We sincerely invite you to register as a volunteer. Your participation will help these rescued foods reach those in need more effectively!

Rain nourishes all grains and nourishes all things. Today's exciting "Grain Rain" solar term is the last solar term of spring, signifying a surge in rainfall and the first rebound in precipitation, marking the peak period of nourishment and growth for the earth. At this time, humidity gradually increases, so health preservation should focus on "strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, clearing the liver and improving eyesight." The diet should be diuretic to prepare for early summer.

Last Sunday (5th April) marked "Qingming," the fifth of the twenty-four solar terms and the fifth solar term of spring. A proverb says, "Sow melons and beans around Qingming," as the weather is warm, rainfall increases, and all things are clean and clear. It is advisable to dispel dampness, nourish the liver, and eat a light diet.

The Lunar New Year falls in February. In addition to rescuing bread during this month of celebrations and family get-togethers, we also got a lot of festive cakes and hot lunchboxes. During the chilly and hectic New Year's Eve, the industrious cleaners, security personnel, scavengers, and homeless were able to experience the community's warmth thanks to this additional "New Year's flavor."

You are cordially invited to sign up as a volunteer. Your involvement will facilitate the delivery of these saved foods to those in need!