Want to donate in cash or kind? How to help Hong Kong’s embattled fire victims

In the wake of the fire at Wang Fuk Court that devastated seven blocks of the estate in Tai Po on Wednesday, the Hong Kong community has swiftly rallied to support displaced families, with organisations establishing collection points for essential supplies.

Here’s where you can offer your donations – in cash or kind – to aid the relief effort.

1. Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po

Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu on Thursday announced a HK$300 million support fund to aid the affected residents and recovery work.

The fund will welcome donations from individuals and private organisations via the following accounts:

Hong Kong Dollar: Bank of China (Hong Kong) account number: 012-875-2-190159-7 (Account name: Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po)

Renminbi and other currencies: Bank of China (Hong Kong) account number: 012-875-2-190160-7 (Account name: Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po)