Christian Mustard Society Installs Community-Friendly Refrigerator in South Tuan Region

The Church of Eun-Quim, in partnership with the Christian Mustard Society and the Christian Eungen Church in Taiwan City, has installed the first “community-friendly refrigerator” in the South Tuan Region. This initiative, officially inaugurated at the Eun Si Jin Church, allows food donations to be redistributed to those in need, ensuring that surplus food is used effectively within the community.

The Christian Mustard Society, inspired by the spirit of the Sun Lillian Church, promotes the idea of “where needed, wherever possible.” This philosophy aims to serve the vulnerable in rural areas through community-based partnerships. The initiative emphasizes reducing food waste, ensuring that those in need have access to safe and nutritious food, and supporting sustainable practices that respect food producers.

In the southern region of the country, a young couple left their children with their grandparents while working abroad. This situation, along with the growing number of new residents and the inter-Congress culture in Taiwan, has raised social concerns. The pastor of the Christian Episcopal Church, who has worked in the area for years, hopes that the shared refrigerators will become a model for community assistance, encouraging others to follow suit and establish similar services to help more people in need.

Local shopkeepers, including Fuku Hing-hwan, the uncle, and the big city buns, have been regularly donating food and buns to the initiative, which is maintained by the Church of the Episcopal Church. These contributions highlight the community’s commitment to supporting one another through practical acts of mercy.

After a month of operation, the church has increased its interaction with the community by collecting food from people’s homes. During this process, approximately 100 individuals have used the shared refrigerator service, benefiting from supplementary programs for local social welfare. The food distribution process also encourages vulnerable individuals to leave their homes, enabling them to access immediate assistance.

The Church of Eun Quim, along with the head of the mustard community development centre, Li Pei-Jung, and local shopkeepers and volunteers, continues to share the refrigerators, reinforcing the community’s dedication to serving others through tangible acts of care and compassion.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Mandarin Chinese)