Ending Hunger｜A Community Giving Network 零飢餓社區 建立共生共好助人網路

▍Summary 計畫簡介
The Mustard Seed Mission (MSM) has evolved its hunger relief approach into the LoveLife Centre, a comprehensive giving network in Taiwan. Transitioning from traditional food banks, this initiative utilises an innovative platform for efficient resource allocation, providing holistic support to those in need. In 2023, MSM distributed 462,503.5 kilograms of food and essentials, aiding over 10,000 individuals and families, marking a crucial step towards a nourished and empowered community.
芥菜種會透過建立助人網生活物資供應中心，重新定義台灣的零飢餓行動。這不僅是一個傳統的食物銀行，更是一個充滿創新與愛的社區平臺。2023年，芥菜種會發放了462,503.5公斤的食物和生活必需品，幫助了超過10,000個個人和家庭。這是我們朝著營造一個溫暖、關懷和充滿希望的社區邁出的重要一步。

▍Challenge 挑戰
In Taiwan, challenges of hunger, poverty, and health are deeply interlinked, affecting over 250 thousands households and leading to poor nutritional health and social isolation among children. In 2023, about 470 thousands metric tons of food are wasted, underscoring the critical need for efficient and sustainable food systems. MSM acknowledges the importance of a comprehensive approach to address these challenges, aiming beyond simple food provision.
在台灣，飢餓、貧困和健康問題相互交織，深刻影響著超過25萬戶家庭。許多孩童因為營養不良與社會邊緣化逐漸失去了笑容。與此同時，每年約有47萬噸食物被浪費，這不僅是資源的浪費，更是我們對社會的忽視。因此如何為這些家庭帶來盼望和尊嚴，如何改善社會資源耗損，是芥菜種會應當積極面對的問題。

▍Solution 解決方案
LoveLife Centre by MSM innovates community support, combining an efficient online platform for goods distribution and emergency relief fund, providing not only essential items but also financial aid for crisis-hit families. This multifaceted approach of utilizing technology for resource management and offering financial support, is directly addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (1-No Poverty, 2-Zero Hunger, 3-Good Health and Well-being), and fosters long-term community resilience.
芥菜種會的生活物資供應中心透過結合一個高效的線上供需服務平台進行物資分配和急難救助金發放，提供不僅限於生活必需品的支援，還為遭遇危機的家庭提供財務援助。此舉打破以往食物銀行統一發放模式，讓社區需要者得以審視實際所需，藉由手機操作，即可在平台上自行點選每月家中最需要的生活用品。並同時回應永續續發展目標（1-消除貧窮，2-終結饑餓，3-良好健康與福祉），促進長期的社區韌性。

▍Long-Term Impact 長期影響
MSM's LoveLife Centre aims to establish a self-sustaining, well-being oriented network in Taiwan, empowering communities and upholding dignity in support. Integrating emergency aid with technology for smart resource distribution, LoveLife Centre significantly lower food waste and enhance the living standards of the vulnerable. This holistic strategy anticipates improving the well-being of thousands annually, contributing crucially towards No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being.
生活物資供應中心致力於在台灣建立一個共生共好的助人網路，賦予每一個人自信和能力。通過智能資源分配和急難救助的結合，生活物資供應中心大幅減少了食物浪費，改善了弱勢族群的生活。我們不僅是回應那當下的需求，更是在每一個人心中種下了希望的種子，讓他們能夠自給自足，迎接更美好的未來。

▍Reminder 重要提醒
If you need a Taiwan tax-deductible donation receipt, please email us at service@mustard.org.tw and include the following information:

1.Taiwan donation receipt required
2.Your full name, email, and address (donation receipt will be emailed preferentially)
3.If you need The Mustard Seed Mission to upload the donation information to Taiwan’s National Taxation Bureau, please provide your Taiwan ID number as well.

For each donation, only one receipt can be issued, and the same donation cannot be issued under different donor names. The receipt you receive will exclude the Matching Grant donation amount. Additionally, due to currency exchange and bank processing fees, The Mustard Seed Mission will provide a donation receipt reflecting the final amount received in TWD. For further questions, please contact us at service@mustard.org.tw.

若您需索取芥菜種會的捐款收據（可扣抵台灣所得稅），請務必來信service@mustard.org.tw，並留下以下資訊 :

1.說明需台灣捐款收據 (Taiwan donation receipt required)
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3.若您需要芥菜種會將捐款資料上傳至國稅局，請一併提供您的身分證字號。（日後當您申報減除捐贈扣除額時，免再檢具紙本捐款收據，即可完成申報。）

基於責信，每筆捐款只能開立一張收據，同筆捐款不得重複開立不同捐款人名稱。有關您的收據金額，將不包含企業相對捐的部分，且因有匯差及銀行手續費等影響，芥菜種會需依扣除後之實際台幣金額，列為您的捐款收據金額。若有任何問題，請來信：service@mustard.org.tw