The Social Affairs Bureau of the Tainan City Government, in collaboration with five disability welfare organizations, has introduced the "Little Golden Dragon Welcomes Fortune" Lunar New Year Gift Box electronic catalog. This initiative features a variety of specialty products, spreading festive blessings while supporting employment and independent living for individuals with disabilities.Electronic Catalog of Lunar New Year Gift Boxes (Image from Tainan City Government website)
Mayor Huang Wei-Che emphasized that the city government has long been attentive to the needs of individuals with disabilities, implementing welfare measures such as rehabilitation buses, home care services, and meal delivery. This gift box promotion further assists disability welfare organizations in expanding their market reach and increasing sales, enabling individuals with disabilities to showcase their value and promoting social inclusion.
For the 2025 Lunar New Year, the city government has partnered with five sheltered workshops and welfare organizations eligible for priority procurement to launch specialty gift boxes:
★ Lianxin Garden Social Welfare Foundation: The "Wish Egg Roll Gift Box" features handmade egg rolls infused with sincerity and hope from the children at the workshop.
★ Hongjia Sheltered Center: The "Lucky Cat Gift Box" includes adorable cookies symbolizing good fortune, perfect for gifting or personal enjoyment.
★ Zhan Yi Baking Workshop: The "Lucky Snake Gift Box" offers nut tarts, cookies, egg rolls, and coffee packs, providing variety and practicality.
★ Anping Kangjia Fude Sheltered Workshop: The "Happiness Date Gift Box" features almond tarts and gluten-free egg rolls, combining health and deliciousness.
★ Children Are Us Foundation: This year’s offerings include festive popcorn gift boxes and New Year’s meal sets, promoting the "Warm Meals for the New Year" campaign, where every gift box brings double the hope."Zukanxin" Gift Box by Lianxin Garden (Image from Tainan City Government website)
The Social Affairs Bureau added that the city government promotes the "Empowerment Plan for Priority Procurement Vendors," helping 20 priority procurement disability welfare organizations enhance marketing and product quality, while expanding sales and service opportunities. Residents can browse the electronic catalog (https://sab.tainan.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=21388&s=8711778) or visit individual organization websites to purchase products. By choosing these gift boxes, citizens not only spread blessings for the New Year but also bring more development opportunities and warmth to individuals with disabilities.