About this Event
Feeling the pressure to do more for your community? You're not alone—9 out of 10 consumers want to support socially responsible businesses, but many F&B outlets struggle to find the time, resources, and awareness to make it happen.
This is your chance to change that.
Drinks and Nibbles included at the all NEW Tong Chong Kitchen!
Join us on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 to explore meaningful, easy ways to connect with your local community. From donating your time to sharing your skills through volunteer opportunities, every small effort contributes to a greater impact.
What You’ll Gain:
- Creative ways to support local charities and food banks
- Tips for turning your business into a community hub
- Practical advice on encouraging staff volunteerism without disrupting operations
Featuring Guest Speaker:
Tegan Smyth – CEO & Founder of Grassroots Future
Get inspired by Tegan's journey of supporting communities from the ground up and learn how you can do the same, no matter the size of your business. Grassroots Future (s88 Charity) is focused on empowering grassroots movements and building capacity within the refugee and asylum seeker community in Hong Kong. They operate on three key pillars: Education, Well-being, and Community Outreach. Their community outreach includes organising cultural events and initiatives that highlight refugee culinary talents and creating employment or self-development opportunities for the community.
Why is food important?
Food is tied to culture, family, and history—an essential connection for displaced individuals. Grassroots Future uses food as a way to break down stereotypes and foster societal integration through events and activities that showcase the culinary talents of the refugee community.
One of their key initiatives is ‘Table of Two Cities: Untold Stories of Refugees in Hong Kong’, a bilingual publication launching in November. Featuring 14 interviews and 32 recipes, the book amplifies the voices of refugees in Hong Kong through the medium of food. Proceeds directly support those featured and Grassroots Future’s ongoing work.
Kahoot Quiz Winners: The two winners at the meetup will receive a copy of 'Table of Two Cities: Untold Stories of Refugees in Hong Kong' & a T-shirt from Tong Chong Kitchen!
FOCUS AREA Support The Community
DATE Wednesday 13 November 2024
TIME 3:30PM - 5:30PM
VENUE Tong Chong Kitchen, 2/F, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
OUR GUEST SPEAKER:
Speaker: Tegan Smyth from Grassroots Future
TICKETS:
Food Service Provider and Supplier Members: 1 complimentary ticket
Corporate Members: 3 complimentary tickets
Not a Future Green Member yet? No problem!
Non-Members can enjoy access for just 250 HKD, giving you a taste of our vibrant community, Membership benefits, and see how we can help you in your sustainability journey.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the future of food and make a difference, one bite at a time!
Terms and Conditions:
- This event is open to all working in food including F&B, Corporates, Schools, Food Brands, Retailers, etc.
- Non-members are allowed to participate in a single tryout session only
- Reservations in advance are highly recommended due to limited space. Please consider your booking confirmed via Eventbrite unless notified otherwise.
- Please avoid cancellations to avoid food and drink wastage.
- The event will be canceled if the No.8 Typhoon signal or the Black Rainstorm warning is in force.
- By attending this event, you agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.
By attending this event, you agree to be photographed, recorded, and/or filmed and give permission to use your likeness in promotional and/or marketing materials.
For further information please email [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tong Chong Kitchen, Devon House, 979 King's Road, Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
HKD 0.00 to HKD 264.98
