TLDR
- Step into 'Food Rescue World,' a metaverse adventure crafted by The Sandbox and Food Angel to elevate food awareness and aid those in dire circumstances.
- Dive into quests within a virtual universe to grasp the intricacies of food rescue, earning you coupons from local allies to bolster Food Angel's mission.
- Every week, Food Angel rescues 45 tonnes of potential food waste, transforms it into over 20,000 nourishing meals, and hands out more than 11,000 meals and packs each day.
- As part of its broader charitable support agenda, The Sandbox aids initiatives like UNICEF and Food Angel, highlighting its global philanthropic reach.
- This collaboration exemplifies 'Metaverse for Good,' where virtual environments drive meaningful impacts on efforts to help those in need.
The Sandbox, a leader in decentralized virtual gaming spaces, collaborates with Hong Kong charity Food Angel to introduce the engaging Food Rescue World. Kickstarting a virtual mission: The launch of Food Rescue World aims to blend digital play with real-world impact. within The Sandbox metaverse.
This landmark collaboration, revealed on May 31, 2024, makes Food Angel the premiere Hong Kong NGO to enter The Sandbox, pushing boundaries for 'Metaverse for Good' and real-world charity work.
In honor of World Food Rescue Week 2024, players can dive into Food Rescue World and aid Food Angel's fun character, Rice Boy, by overcoming a set of digital challenges.
The interactive quests involve gathering excess food from local markets, preparing it at a main kitchen, and sharing meals with struggling families.
This metaverse journey provides players with insights into the food rescue process while promoting discussions on food conservation and support for the disadvantaged.
After conquering the quests within Food Rescue World, players receive coupons from partners like Lalamove and Maxim’s, cementing their role in aiding Food Angel's pursuits.
The visionary founder of Food Angel, Ms. Gigi Tung, shared her excitement about merging forces with The Sandbox, stating,
'Harnessing the metaverse allows us to connect with emerging generations, forging robust ties and an innovative path to championing our sustainable mission.'
Recently, The Sandbox's Hong Kong team, with trusted partners GoGoBox and Chord Hero, engaged firsthand at Food Angel’s kitchen, creating an authentic bridge between virtual and tangible efforts.
Founded in 2011 by Bo Charity Foundation, Food Angel's program aims to alleviate hunger through recovering surplus food and creating a more loving community.
The initiative reclaims potential food from different sectors that are on the cusp of being wasted.
Adhering strictly to safety measures, Food Angel ensures rescued food transforms into wholesome meals and packages for vulnerable communities, offering free meals to those in need.
Part of Animoca Brands, The Sandbox provides an engaging metaverse platform where users can interact and creators can thrive alongside beloved brands, characters, and celebrities.
By embracing Web3 technology, The Sandbox empowers users with true ownership of their assets, encouraging creativity and rewards via NFTs.
Sebastien Borget, The Sandbox's co-founder and COO, remarked,
'We are proud that The Sandbox community can join efforts to aid Hong Kong Food Angel, making a substantial difference to those in need by participating in the Food Rescue World initiative.'
