9月4日，蒔美牙醫集團的夥伴來到位於圓山捷運站旁大龍社區的新漾基金會「食愛銀行」，協助物資上架。現場接待的新漾負責人年紀不大，卻已經在這裡投入相當多的心力，從物資整理到與弱勢家庭的互動都親力親為。看著負責人和志工們忙進忙出、對每一位需要幫助的家庭如數家珍，蒔美夥伴們都感到相當敬佩，也真切感受到，這個社會的善意，就是這樣一點一滴累積、流傳下去的。
On September 4th, team members from Smile Dental Group visited the xinyoung Foundation’s "Kilo of Love Bank," located in the Dalong community near Yuanshan MRT Station, to assist with stocking shelves. The leader at xinyoung who hosted us was young, yet deeply committed—personally handling everything from inventory organization to directly supporting vulnerable families. Seeing the leader and volunteers bustling about, intimately familiar with every family’s needs, our team was deeply inspired. It was a tangible reminder that societal goodwill is built and passed along piece by piece, act by act.
新漾基金會與食愛銀行
The xinyoung Foundation & Food of Love Bank
新漾基金會隸屬火把教會，由楊永民牧師創立，2013年成立，陪伴18至35歲的青年，透過講座、課程及社會關懷公益服務，引導年輕人在給予中探索自我實踐。2016年，新漾發起「食愛計畫」，號召大眾與青年募集物資，服務全台弱勢家庭。2020年，新漾搬遷至大龍社區，發現當地舊城風光之外也有弱勢需求，於是決定延續食愛計畫的經驗，並在2021年2月正式開設食愛銀行，持續以食愛銀行為據點深耕社區。
Affiliated with Torch Church and founded by Pastor Yang Yong-min in 2013, the xinyoung Foundation empowers young adults aged 18 to 35. Through workshops, courses, and community outreach, the foundation helps youth find personal fulfillment through giving back. In 2016, xinyoung launched the "Kilo of Love Initiative," rallying the public and youth to donate supplies for underprivileged families across Taiwan. After moving to the Dalong community in 2020, xinyoung recognized local needs beneath the neighborhood's historic charm. Building on the initiative's success, they officially launched the Kilo of Love Bank in February 2021, establishing a permanent community hub.
食愛銀行怎麼運作
How the Kilo of Love Bank Works
食愛銀行的服務對象是社區中的低收入戶家庭，提供乾糧、日常用品等物資。運作方式是「伙伴會員」機制，讓有需要的家庭以點數兌換物資，模擬一般消費的體驗，而不是單純的物資發放。
The Kilo of Love Bank serves low-income local families by providing non-perishable food and daily essentials. Operating under a "Partner Membership" model, it allows families in need to redeem goods using a points system. This approach creates a realistic, dignified shopping experience rather than feeling like a traditional handout.
新漾看待物資救助的方式，也不只是單向給予。食愛銀行的服務分成三個階段：先了解受助者目前面臨的困境，接著提供食物與生活用品等急難物資，協助度過眼前的難關，再透過長期的社區陪伴，搭配課程與工作坊，協助受助者培養獨立自立的能力。目前食愛銀行每月穩定扶助約30戶家庭，包含單親媽媽、獨居長者、身心障礙者與社區青少年，多由社福單位或社區力量轉介而來，物資則是每月定期領取，讓家庭的經濟壓力能穩定舒緩。
For xinyoung, relief effort is far more than a one-way street. The bank operates in three structured phases: first, understanding the immediate challenges facing each recipient; second, providing emergency supplies like food and basic goods to navigate pressing crises; and third, offering long-term community companionship alongside classes and workshops to build self-reliance. Currently, the bank supports roughly 30 households every month—including single mothers, solitary seniors, individuals with disabilities, and local youth—mostly referred by social welfare groups or community networks. Regular monthly distributions help systematically alleviate financial strain for these families.
新漾也與周邊商家合作，募集惜食商品，經志工整理、分裝後上架，避免資源浪費。食愛銀行同時也是新漾培育青年的場域，招募鄰近學校與社區的青年擔任志工，負責整貨、上架、發放物資等工作，讓青年透過實際服務更了解社會的需要。
To minimize waste, xinyoung partners with neighborhood businesses to rescue surplus food, which volunteers then sort, package, and restock. The food bank double-functions as a youth development platform, recruiting local students and young residents to manage inventory, shelf items, and distribute goods—fostering real-world engagement and a deeper awareness of social needs.
蒔美這次做了什麼
Smile Dental in Action
這次到食愛銀行，蒔美的夥伴實際協助了物資上架，也在整理貨架的過程中，向新漾的工作人員了解基金會成立的原因、服務對象，以及點數兌換制度背後的想法。
During this visit, the Smile Dental team rolled up their sleeves to restock shelves. As they worked, they took time to chat with xinyoung staff, learning about the foundation's origins, the community members they serve, and the thoughtful philosophy behind their points redemption system.
蒔美牙醫集團是值得信賴的牙醫品牌，一直以耕耘美好笑容為志業，期許每個人都能帶著自信的笑容走出蒔美。這次到食愛銀行，看到的是另一種笑容。志工們雖然忙碌，臉上卻始終掛著笑容；受助家庭在領取物資時，也是帶著笑容離開。不管是診間裡重新找回自信的笑容，還是社區裡因為被好好照顧而展開的笑容，對蒔美來說都是同樣珍貴的畫面。
As a trusted brand, Smile Dental Group has always been dedicated to nurturing healthy, beautiful smiles, helping every patient step out of our clinics with renewed confidence. At the Kilo of Love Bank, we witnessed another kind of smile—the tireless, bright expressions of busy volunteers and the relieved, grateful smiles of families receiving aid. Whether it's a confident smile restored in our dental chairs or a warm smile sparked by community care, both are equally precious to us.
未來，蒔美牙醫集團也會持續參與各種公益活動，用實際行動關心社會上需要被幫助的人。
Moving forward, Smile Dental Group remains committed to active community involvement, taking concrete action to lift up those in need.
如果對食愛銀行的服務有興趣，不管是想到現場當志工、捐款，或是捐贈物資，都可以到新漾基金會官網了解更多。
If you're interested in supporting the Kilo of Love Bank—whether by volunteering, donating funds, or contributing supplies—please visit the xinyoung Foundation website at https://www.xinyoung.org/kilo-of-love to learn more.
