According to United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), there is 1.3 billion tons of food wasted every year in the world, around one-third of the total amount, among which 1/4 of these wasted foods can help resolve all the hunger across the globe. With understanding the serious situation and the growing imbalance between supply and demand, New Taipei City took the lead in promoting the food sharing as the public sector and public welfare, with the concept of education and environmental protection, combined with the market, private enterprises and communities for promotion.

New Taipei City Surplus Food Network combines the spots of sharing meal for aged people and post-school caring bases as the collar menu. At the same time, the teachers, students of the colleges, universities, higher vocational catering departments serve as the chefs, to transform special ingredients into delicious dishes. In order to reduce the deterioration during the transportation process, city government also cooperated with two "food sharing refrigerating (freezing) vehicles", to collaborate with the Chinese Christian Relief Association to carry out the management and transportation, through public-private partnerships; Since its promotion in June 2019, more than 340,000 kilograms of ingredients have been used, and more than 380,000 people have benefited.

The concept of "New Taipei Surplus Food Network" is to turn surplus ingredients into delicious food and share it with those who need it. The slogan "With Food to share" is not only a gratitude for food but also for responsibility. Through public promotion and education, New Taipei City encourages the public to develop the habit of cherishing food. If there is surplus or no need to use, then donate it directly, so that those in need can enjoy the true value of food.

Competent Authority：Social Welfare Department of New Taipei City Government