The Used Clothing Collection Campaign 2016, one of the social responsibility initiatives of the Force, has collected 122 390 kilograms (kg) of clothing and used items for the Salvation Army.

Officiating at a Hand-over cum Recognition Ceremony at the Police Headquarters (PHQ) on March 16 were Assistant Commissioner (Personnel) Siu Chak-yee and Officer Commanding the Hong Kong and Macao Command of the Salvation Army Lieut-Colonel Ian Swan.

Mr Siu thanked the police units for their contribution to the campaign, and called on them to continue supporting the annual collection campaign to extend care to the under-privileged and promote environmental protection. As a token of their gratitude, Mr Swan and Business Administrator of the Salvation Army Mr Alex Wong presented souvenirs to representatives of the participating units.

As the collection campaign for 2017 has started, Force members are encouraged to donate their used items, including clothing, toys, electrical appliances, computers, pianos and books, to the collection points at PHQ, New Territories South Regional Headquarters, Central District, Marine Harbour Division, Marine South Division, Tuen Mun Division, Castle Peak Division, Police Sports and Recreation Club as well as the Police Married Quarters or Disciplined Services Quarters at the Police College, Old Bailey Street, Wong Tai Sin, Yau Mei Court, Ko Cheung Court, Shun Lee, West Kowloon, Lai King, Tsing Yi, Kwai Fuk Court, Kwai Yung Court, Yuen Long, Sheung Shui and Tuen Mun.

For donation in bulk, please contact the Salvation Army's Door-To-Door Service Hotline at 2332-4433. For enquiries on collection points, please contact Assistant Force Welfare Officer Miss Wong Hor-ying at 2860-3252.