Keelung Community College Club Sells Organic Vegetables for Charity

Members of the "Organic Leisure Agriculture Society" at Keelung Community College in Taiwan have organized a charity sale featuring organically grown vegetables. The initiative aims to raise funds for the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, specifically to support its services for individuals with severe disabilities.

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Members advocate for pesticide-free organic farming and hope to create a sustainable natural environment. This group of like-minded individuals gathers to learn organic fruit and vegetable cultivation, enjoying the process of farming and the growth of crops. Regarding the harvest, they adhere to the spirit of 'giving is more blessed than receiving' and share with the disadvantaged.

The club members cultivate pesticide-free, fresh organic vegetables, which they regularly deliver to the Genesis Keelung nursing home. These vegetables are prepared into liquid meals for the residents, providing a natural and safe source of nutrition. In addition to direct donations of produce, the club members also consistently donate funds to support the foundation's operations.

During a recent community college achievement exhibition at the end of June 2026, the society raised NT$12,500 through the sale of organic vegetables, with all proceeds going towards the care of individuals with severe disabilities. The club's president, Lin Nien-chin, emphasized their commitment to promoting eco-friendly farming and a sustainable environment. He noted that the members enjoy cultivating organic produce and sharing their harvest with those in need, embodying the spirit of "giving is more blessed than receiving."

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Caring for people with severe disabilities is a long marathon. In addition to the enormous cost of hygiene products, the daily nutritional meals required are also a considerable burden.

Li Shu-ting, the director of the Genesis Keelung home, highlighted the long-term commitment required to care for individuals with severe disabilities. She acknowledged the significant financial burden, particularly for essential supplies and daily nutritional meals. Li expressed gratitude for the "loving organic vegetables" from the Keelung Community College society, stating that they not only enhance the residents' nutrition but also provide significant moral support to the frontline staff. This initiative, combining "food and agriculture education" with "local care," is expected to inspire more community groups and individuals to participate in charitable activities.

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The 'loving organic vegetables' sent by the Keelung Community College society not only enrich the nutrition of people with severe disabilities but are also the greatest spiritual encouragement to the frontline staff.