56 • Sustainability Report 2012
Producing 230,030 rice dumplings for distribution
during the Dragon Boat Festival, we have
distributed more than 1.6 million dumplings
over the years. With the preparation of 210,000
mooncakes in 2012, 1.1 million mooncakes have
been distributed so far. These activities have now
become regular events in the community calendar
as legislative councillors, district councillors, NGOs,
schools, Towngas volunteers, customers and
volunteer groups gather together to make and
distribute these delicacies. Also making sure that
they fit into our more modern lifestyles, recipes
have been adapted to make sure they are healthier
than the traditional versions.
Rice Dumplings and Mooncakes for the
Community
These two initiatives form the backbone of our
annual community events. They build on our focus
on cookery and help spread the holiday spirit
and festive cheer within the community. Just as
importantly, they keep the older traditions alive,
while also teaching our young people how to make
these festive delicacies.
Care and Support for the Elderly and the
Visually Impaired
Extending our warmth and care to the elderly,
many of whom live on their own, our Volunteer
Services Team reaches out with a number of
initiatives. These range from the preparation and
delivery of hot and nourishing soups and home
visits to practical help such as hair cutting services.
We also help install safety rails to create a safer
environment in their homes. During our regular
safety inspections, our technicians also perform
free check-up services on the Personal Emergency
(PE) links used by the elderly. More recently,
supporting the Social Welfare Department’s “Home
Environment Improvement Scheme for the Elderly”
we also offer discounts on home appliances for
qualified candidates.
As part of our equal opportunities programme,
we also provide a range of services and products
for our visually-impaired customers. We thus offer
gas bills in Braille, Braille instructions for our gas
appliances as well as a barrier-free website for the
visually impaired.
Safety Alarm
Braille
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