On November 26, a fire engulfed seven residential blocks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, claiming at least 146 lives. Here's how you can help
On November 26, a fire broke out at the Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. It spread across bamboo scaffolding and green mesh surrounding the buildings undergoing renovation work. At least 146 people have died, while thousands of residents have sought refuge in temporary shelters across the district.
With thousands displaced and countless families in crisis, Hong Kong residents are mobilising to support those affected by this tragedy. Here's how you can help:
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please check the relevant organisation's website or social media for specific needs before providing physical assistance.
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Hong Kong Red Cross Emergency Appeal
The Hong Kong Red Cross has launched an emergency response, deploying personnel to temporary shelters to provide first aid services, essential supplies and psychological support.
Services provided:
On-site first aid services
Emergency cash assistance
Daily essential supplies
Psychological support services
Post-disaster recovery assistance
How to donate:
Online: Visit the Red Cross website to make a credit card donation with encryption protection
FPS (Faster Payment System): Transfer to Hong Kong Red Cross FPS ID: 164279317. Send a screenshot of your transaction with your name, telephone number and postal address to relief@redcross.org.hk and crd@redcross.org.hk with "TPFEA" in the subject for a receipt.
PayMe or AlipayHK: Make your donation through these platforms and email transaction details to relief@redcross.org.hk and crd@redcross.org.hk with "TPFEA" in the subject for a receipt.
Bank Transfer: Direct deposit to Hong Kong Red Cross bank accounts (details available on their website). Mail the original bank pay-in-slip with a completed donation form to receive an official receipt.
Cheque: Make payable to "Hong Kong Red Cross" and mail to: Hong Kong Red Cross, 19 Hoi Ting Road, West Kowloon, Hong Kong
In Person: Visit Hong Kong Red Cross Headquarters at 9/F, 19 Hoi Ting Road, Mong Kok
Physical Donations: Essential Supplies
Before donating physical items, please check with organisations first to confirm current needs, as temporary shelters may already have sufficient supplies.
As of Thursday morning, local reports indicate that donation points have become overwhelmed and have temporarily stopped accepting physical items.
The Hong Kong Red Cross maintains pre-positioned stocks of relief materials at their Local Disaster Relief Materials Handling Centre in West Kowloon, including clothing, blankets and daily necessities.
Items originally requested include:
Blankets and sleeping mats
New underwear, jackets, and pyjamas
Power banks and charging cables
Bottled water and non-perishable snacks
Basic toiletries: toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo
Local charity Feeding Hong Kong are are actively looking for community support.
To donate funds, visit https://feedinghk.org/tai-po/
To donate food, drop offs can be made here:
Unit 715-17, Block A2, Yau Tong Industrial City,
17-25 Ko Fai Road, Yau Tong
Impact Hong Kong are offering emergency shelter to those affected by the fire. If you are an individual or family in need of accommodation, call +852 53416670 or WhatsApp: +852 59437124
The Amber Foundation which supports marginalised communities in Hong Kong are collecting hygiene items through their Toiletries Project, including:
- travel size soap, lotion, shampoo, shower gel, face cream, face wash, mouth wash and conditioner
- hand cream
- dental kits
- shaving kits
- sleeping masks/eye shades
- airline socks
- hotel slippers
- lip balm
- hotel/airline comb
- hotel loofah
- cotton buds
- shower caps
- empty pouches
All items must be unopened. They do not accept: towels, bed linen, electronics, food or clothes. For more information on the official collections points visit: https://www.theamberfoundation.org/locations
