Zero Waste - A Food for thought
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AIESEC in Taiwan NTLC
presents
LOVE FOOD =)
HATE WASTE =(
Work in
FOOD
BANK
A food bank is an
organization that receives
food donations to be
distributed to those in
need. You might be
wondering……who
provides the donations?
A majority of food donations are made by food manufacturers, processors, grocery
chains and other food suppliers. Companies and organizations, as well as members of
the community, also play a key role by making generous monetary and food
donations.
As donations come in, food banks work to ensure that food provided to
customers is always edible and within the expiration date. Food banks work to safely
provide for customers in the best means possible. Food banks can be found in most
communities, and rely on the generosity of donors and volunteers to carry out
day-to-day operations. Food banks often host major fundraising efforts, such as
walks and other events, to bring in financial resources. All food banks serve one
purpose: to help those in need.
Now that you know a little more about what a food bank is, let’s delve a little more
into what the Peace and Youth Food Bank in this project is about. It is the first food
bank opened in Taiwan and kept operating so far. The initial idea was really
simple: ”Since there so many breads are thrown away everyday simply because people
don’t eat overnight bread, then why not collect all of them and distribute to those in
need?” The dream came true and now Peach and Youth Food Bank have cooperation
with more than 100 bread bakeries in Taipei. It supports the disadvantaged directly,
help them live with dignity and improve the food wasting situation!
Come to see and even participate in such a miracle in Taiwan!
Also check out the Video made by previous Trainees!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CEQ80lnP5ug
L A U N C H
ZERO
WASTE SUMMER CAMP
AT PANCHIAO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL / 3 DAYS SINCE 7/31
1ST DAY WHY IT MATTERS?
WE WILL HAVE GAMES、LECTURES AND VIDEOS TO
TEACH THE STUDENTS WHAT FOOD WASTE IS AND WHY
THIS IS SO SERIOUS . MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL, WE
WILL HAVE 12 HOUR FASTING, SO PREPARE TO BE
HUNGRY=P
2ND DAY How to make
a difference?
We will go to the homeless center in
Wanli and cook for the people there.
In this activity the participants will
get to know more about homeless
people and be grateful about the
abundant foods they have.
3RD DAY What else could we do?
After understanding food issues, what can we do to have impact to the society?
On the third day of the camp we will invite speakers to share own experience on CSR
(Corporative Social Responsibility) to inspire the participants to take action in the
future.
Taiwan welcomes YOU~
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Kenting
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Shilin Night Market is the one of the largest night markets in Taipei. Many visitors
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National Palace Museum
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