Philanthropic Nutrition Programme

In view of the rising food expenses, St. James’ Settlement People’s Food Bank introduced “Philanthropic Nutrition Programme” in 1 July 2016 to support grassroots, low-income families and elderly in poverty, providing them with adequate nutrition for better health.

All districts in Hong Kong

• Infants, children and elderly from low-income families (in accordance with 55% of Median Monthly Domestic Household Income by Household Size)
• Infants, children and elderly from families receiving CSSA

In accordance with 55% of Median Monthly Domestic Household Income by Household Size (MMDHI), please refer to the following table:

(Referring to the 55% of MMDHI in 2022 Q1, the latest announcement by the Social Welfare Department shall prevail.)

Four times of the above Median Monthly Domestic Household Income

Eligible applicants please call or go to service centres in person to make appointment with social workers, or through referral organisations to submit applications. Applicants are required to submit application form (must be filled in by social workers) and provide identification, residential documents, income and assets proof, etc., of the applicant and household members for eligibility assessment.

• Income and asset assessment are required for application.
• Service period: consecutive 6 months at most
• One-off application for each child/ elderly recipient, no extension or reapplication is accepted.
• Applicants who were beneficiaries of “Children Milk Powder Sponsor Scheme” or “Nutrition Pack for the Elderly” are not entertained for the programme.
• Service users of “Philanthropic Nutrition Programme” shall not apply for “Short-term Food Assistance” at the same time. Once the circumstance occurs, service provided to the user will be terminated immediately and no reapplication will be accepted.
• St. James’ Settlement People’s Food Bank shall exercise the right of application approval.