In one among Hong Kong’s most underprivileged neighbourhoods, residents had been lately bidding a reluctant farewell to Agape Backyard.
Over the previous six years, this social enterprise restaurant in Shek Kip Mei Property supplied jobs for these with mentally disabilities, single moms and the aged, whereas providing free scorching meals to about 100 seniors in want each day. Extra lately, they’ve even began serving to stray cats discover a new dwelling.
The closure follows an abrupt authorities choice to reclaim the area, successfully dismantling this group hub.
The owner, the Housing Authority, mentioned it was “planning different makes use of for the premises with detailed preparations being labored out”, with out specifying the brand new function.
Their web site confirmed not less than two dozen vacant outlets pending tender within the neighbourhood.
