Introduction
Provides maximum 6 weeks of short-term food assistance to the needy.
Purpose of the Service
To provide food assistance to those in need and alleviate hunger issues in society.
Service Content
Free provision of packaged food such as rice, noodles, canned food, etc.
Service Districts
Residents living outside Wan Chai District, Central and Western District, Eastern District, Southern District, or Islands District.
Service Targets
Hong Kong residents, including the following groups, whose household income and assets shall not exceed the prescribed limits set:
Low-income family
Unemployed
Family encountering sudden changes
Street sleepers
Non-CSSA recipient
(CSSA recipient must be referred by the Social Security Field Units)Income and Asset Limits
In accordance with 55% of Median Monthly Domestic Household Income by Household Size (MMDHI), please refer to the following table:
| Number of Household Members | Monthly Income Limit | Asset Limit* |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,900 | $23,600 |
| 2 | $12,600 | $50,400 |
| 3 | $20,800 | $83,200 |
| 4 | $29,700 | $118,800 |
| 5 | $35,800 | $143,200 |
| 6 | $38,000 | $152,000 |
| 7 or more | $46,200 | $184,800 |
*The asset limit is increased by $35,000 for each elderly applicant or household member aged 60 or above.
Referring to the 55% of MMDHI in 2026 Q1, the latest announcement by the Social Welfare Department shall prevail.
Self-occupied properties are excluded from the calculation of household asset.
Application Procedures
Eligible applicants please contact service organisation to make appointment with social workers, or through referral organisations to submit applications.
The application form must be filled out by the referring staff.
Applicants are required to provide proof documents for all household members for eligibility assessment.
Required Documents
Before submitting the application, please prepare the following documents:
- All bank books/ bank statements (including balance within 7 days and three months of transactions records).
- Time deposit balance/ statement in recent three months.
- Investments documents (stocks, bonds, funds, savings insurance, etc.).
- Other asset proofs (properties, parking spaces, bank accounts outside Hong Kong, etc.).
Service Exit Procedures
- Applicant will be automatically discharged from the service upon completion of the service period.
- Applicant can visit our centres in person or call the social workers on duty to withdraw the application.
- If the applicant violates any of the terms stated in the “Declaration of the Applicant”, the organisation reserves the right to suspend or terminate the provision of all food assistance services.
