Singapore maintains a robust network of food assistance programmes spanning religious institutions, government agencies, IPC-registered charities, and grassroots community initiatives. This directory provides detailed information on 13 key programmes including contact details, registration processes, operating hours, and food types offered.
Detailed Programme Profiles
The following section provides a detailed profile for each programme, including address, contact information, registration requirements, and food types offered.
- Willing Hearts
Soup Kitchen — IPC Charity | Operating for over 20 years
Singapore’s largest soup kitchen, Willing Hearts is an IPC-registered charity preparing and delivering approximately 10,000 free meals daily across nearly 70 distribution points islandwide. Operated almost entirely by volunteers, it runs 365 days a year and requires no special skills to participate. No registration is needed for meal recipients.
Address No. 1 Lorong J Telok Kurau (entrance via Joo Chiat Place), Singapore 425792
Contact +65 6476 5822 | 1800-222-0000
Website www.willinghearts.org.sg
Operating Hours Daily: 5am – 5pm
Registration Walk-in for meal recipients; online volunteer registration via website
Food Type Hot halal-friendly meals: rice with protein (chicken, tofu, fish), stir-fried vegetables, curry, and soup dishes. Asian-style cooking with protein and 2–3 side dishes per serving.
Target Group Needy and marginalised individuals, homebound elderly, underprivileged families - Singapore Buddhist Lodge
Religious Charity | Long-running charitable institution
The Singapore Buddhist Lodge serves thousands of free vegetarian meals daily covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is notable for offering the only free vegetarian food in a self-service buffet format among major providers in Singapore. The Lodge operates on donations and asks no questions of visitors.
Address 17–19 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239329
Contact +65 6737 2630
Website www.sbl.org.sg
Operating Hours Daily: 7am – 7pm
Registration No registration required; walk-in welcome
Food Type Extensive vegetarian buffet (10+ varieties): fried bee hoon, bee hoon soup, fried noodles, congee, tofu dishes, curry cabbage, fresh spring rolls, assorted vegetables, fruits, and seasonal soups
Target Group Open to all — homeless individuals, foreign workers, low-income residents, and the general public - Central Sikh Gurdwara (Langar)
Religious Charity | Rooted in centuries-old Sikh tradition
The Central Sikh Temple offers the langar — a free community kitchen central to Sikh faith — serving vegetarian meals daily to thousands without distinction of faith, race, or background. Funded entirely by community donations, the langar embodies the Sikh value of seva (selfless service) and is one of the most accessible walk-in food resources in Singapore.
Address 2 Towner Road, Central Sikh Gurdwara, Singapore 327804
Contact +65 6299 3855
Website www.sikhs.org.sg
Operating Hours Daily: 6am – 8pm
Registration No registration required; open to all without exception
Food Type Traditional Punjabi langar: steamed rice, lentil dal, potato curry, mixed vegetable curry, chapati/roti flatbread, and sweet kheer (rice pudding)
Target Group Everyone, regardless of race, religion, or nationality - Free Food for All (FFFA)
IPC-Registered Charity | Founded November 2014 at Darul Aman Mosque
FFFA is an IPC-registered halal food charity that has served over 500,000 meals since 2015. Its programmes include ready-to-eat meal pouches, community fridges stocked for 24/7 access, a Kids Luv It breakfast initiative for children, and food redistribution partnerships with RedMart and SG Food Rescue. It focuses on the elderly, disabled, and financially distressed.
Address 60 Kaki Bukit Place, Eunos Techpark #05-07, Singapore 415979
Contact +65 6530 3661 | +65 6530 3424
Website www.freefood.org.sg
Operating Hours Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm | Sat & Sun: Closed (community fridges accessible 24/7)
Registration Beneficiaries may apply via website or contact the office directly; volunteer registration available online at freefood.org.sg
Food Type Halal-certified ready-to-eat meals: rice dishes, curries, stir-fried vegetables; community fridge staples (bread, fruit, packaged food); school breakfast packs for children
Target Group Elderly, disabled individuals, low-income families, children, and financially distressed persons of all backgrounds - Food from the Heart
IPC Food Bank | Founded 2003 by Henry and Christine Laimer
Food from the Heart is Singapore’s independent non-profit food charity serving close to 64,000 beneficiaries annually through five programmes: Bread Run (surplus bread from hotels and bakeries), School Goodie Bag, Community Food Pack, Meals on Wheels, and Marketplace. It is not a walk-in centre; beneficiaries are registered through social service referral partners.
Address 130 Joo Seng Road #03-01, Singapore 368357
Contact +65 6280 4483 | [email protected]
Website www.foodfromtheheart.sg
Operating Hours Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm
Registration Referral through social service agencies or registered charities required; individuals may enquire directly via email or phone for guidance
Food Type Non-perishable food packs (rice, canned goods, cooking oil, sauces, condiments); surplus bread from hotels and bakeries; fresh produce when available; nutritious school snack packs
Target Group Low-income families, children, elderly, and homebound individuals served through registered beneficiary partner organisations - The Food Bank Singapore
IPC Food Bank | Singapore’s first food bank, founded 2012
The Food Bank Singapore collects surplus food from donors and redistributes it through a network of over 400 charity partners to families and individuals facing food insecurity. Its Food Support Programme provides monthly food rations, while the Bank Card Programme (currently paused, relaunching 2026) allows beneficiaries to redeem meals at F&B partners. Food Drives supplement supply.
Address 218 Pandan Loop, XPACE, Singapore 128408
Contact +65 9855 4805 | [email protected]
Website www.foodbank.sg
Operating Hours By appointment; contact organisation for warehouse operating hours
Registration Individuals must be referred through social service agencies or charity partners; online donation and volunteer registration available via website
Food Type Monthly food rations: rice, canned goods, instant noodles, cooking oil, sauces, condiments; fresh produce and nutritional supplements depending on donations
Target Group Low-income families and individuals; served through 400+ beneficiary partner organisations islandwide - Krsna’s Free Meals
Volunteer Soup Kitchen | Over 1 million meals served to date
A volunteer-run Hare Krishna initiative that has distributed over 1 million meals to migrant workers and underprivileged communities. It operates without a fixed dining venue, instead bringing meals directly to migrant worker dormitory sites across Singapore. Meals are described as ‘home-cooked with love’ and prepared according to Hare Krishna values of compassionate service.
Address 20 Veerasamy Road, Singapore 207327 (admin office; meals distributed at dormitory sites)
Contact +65 9105 6343
Website www.facebook.com/krsnafreemeals | Instagram: @krsnafreemeals
Operating Hours Daily: 6:30am – 9am (breakfast) and 11am – 2:30pm (lunch)
Registration No registration required for meal recipients; volunteer sign-ups via Facebook or Instagram
Food Type Home-cooked vegetarian meals: rice, vegetable curries, lentil dal, sambar, and traditional Indian-style preparations
Target Group Migrant workers at dormitory sites, low-income residents, and underprivileged communities - Sri Krishna Mandir (Food For Life)
Religious Charity | Programme running since 2003
The Welfare Society of Sri Krishna Mandir has operated the Food For Life programme since 2003, serving thousands of free vegetarian meals annually guided by Hare Krishna principles. Open to all without discrimination, the programme is currently planning to expand with a larger dedicated dining hall to increase capacity.
Address No. 9 Lorong 29 Geylang, #03-02, Singapore 388065
Contact +65 6250 2280
Website www.facebook.com/srikrishnamandir
Operating Hours Contact organisation for current meal service timings
Registration No registration required; open to all regardless of faith or background
Food Type Nutritious vegetarian meals with South Indian and Vaishnava preparations: avial (mixed vegetables), thoran (coconut vegetable), potato curry, okra fry, brinjal curry, rice, and sweet prasadam
Target Group Underprivileged individuals, elderly, and anyone in need of a meal regardless of faith or nationality - Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society (Free Meal Centres)
Community Welfare Organisation | Operating since 1978
Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society has operated Free Meal Centres since 1978, serving over 55,000 vegetarian-friendly meals annually through four heartland locations. Its volunteer-driven Meals on Wheels programme extends food delivery to homebound individuals who cannot travel. All operations are funded through public donations.
Address 1 North Bridge Road, High Street Centre #03-33, Singapore 179094 (HQ); four heartland centres islandwide
Contact +65 6337 1201
Website www.thkms.org
Operating Hours Mon – Thu: 9am – 6pm | Fri: 9am – 5:30pm | Sat & Sun: Closed
Registration Walk-in for meal centres; Meals on Wheels requires referral through social workers or AIC
Food Type Vegetarian-friendly cooked meals: rice with mixed vegetables, tofu preparations, bean curd dishes, and seasonal produce. Meals on Wheels provides packed lunch and dinner to homebound individuals.
Target Group Underprivileged individuals, elderly, homebound residents, and low-income families in heartland communities - Meals on Wheels (Agency for Integrated Care)
Government-Linked Programme | AIC Singapore — long-running elder care programme
Operated by the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), this Meals on Wheels programme delivers nutritious meals to homebound elderly and individuals unable to buy or prepare food independently. Crucially, the service includes daily well-being checks during each delivery, functioning as both food assistance and social monitoring for isolated seniors. Income-based subsidies are available.
Address AIC Singapore, 1 Maritime Square #11-10, HarbourFront Centre, Singapore 099253
Contact +65 6936 1570 | [email protected]
Website www.aic.sg
Operating Hours Meal delivery: Daily; Office hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 6pm
Registration Referral through hospital discharge planners or social workers, or direct application via AIC. Formal needs and income assessment required; subsidies available on a sliding scale.
Food Type Halal and non-halal options; hot or chilled meals; culturally appropriate choices; dietitian-approved menus for seniors with specific medical or dietary requirements (e.g. diabetic, renal)
Target Group Homebound seniors (55+), frail elderly, disabled individuals, and those lacking caregiver support - SG Food Rescue
Community Food Redistribution Network | Ground-up community initiative
SG Food Rescue is a community-driven food redistribution network recovering thousands of surplus meals from events, bakeries, hotels, and restaurants to prevent food waste. It coordinates rapid pickups through social media groups, distributing recovered food to welfare homes, soup kitchens, and the underprivileged. It works closely with partners including Free Food for All.
Address No fixed address; distribution varies by food rescue opportunity across Singapore
Contact Via Facebook and Instagram community groups
Website www.facebook.com/sgfoodrescue | www.instagram.com/sgfoodrescue
Operating Hours Alerts posted as opportunities arise; typically same-day or next-day turnaround
Registration Join the Facebook or Instagram group for alerts and volunteer coordination; no formal registration required
Food Type Surplus bakery products, event catering food, hotel buffet surplus, restaurant excess — varies daily; includes bread, pastries, cooked meals, packaged food, and fresh produce
Target Group Anyone in need; redistributed to welfare homes, soup kitchens, and underprivileged individuals - CDC Vouchers Scheme (Government)
Universal Government Programme | Launched 2020; ongoing annually under People’s Association
The CDC Vouchers Scheme is a universal government support measure for all Singaporean households. Under Budget 2025, each household receives S$800 in vouchers — S$500 disbursed in May 2025 and S$300 in January 2026 — split equally between participating supermarkets and heartland merchants/hawkers. No income testing is required. All vouchers expire 31 December 2026.
Address Claim online at go.gov.sg/cdcv | In-person assistance at any Community Club/Centre islandwide
Contact ComCare hotline: 1800-222-0000 | CDC helplines via local Community Centres
Website vouchers.cdc.gov.sg | go.gov.sg/cdcv
Operating Hours Vouchers valid until 31 December 2026; claim anytime online via Singpass
Registration No registration required. One household member with a Singpass account claims digitally at go.gov.sg/cdcv on behalf of the household. Eligibility: At least one Singapore Citizen per household.
Food Type Usable at participating supermarkets (FairPrice, Sheng Siong, Giant, etc.) for groceries and household essentials; and at hawker centres, coffeeshops, wet markets, and heartland food stalls for cooked meals
Target Group All Singaporean households; universal eligibility with no means testing - The Saturday Movement
Registered Charity — Ground-Up Initiative | Founded 2011 in Lengkok Bahru
The Saturday Movement is a registered charity that addresses food waste and social vulnerability by distributing surplus food primarily on weekends — a critical gap period when many other agencies are closed. Founded in 2011, it now serves over 500 elderly beneficiaries through more than 100 volunteers, providing a consistent weekend lifeline for isolated seniors.
Address Founded in Lengkok Bahru; contact organisation for current distribution points
Contact [email protected]
Website www.saturdaymovement.org
Operating Hours Primarily weekend operations; contact organisation for current schedule
Registration Beneficiary registration through the organisation; volunteer registration via email or website
Food Type Redistributed surplus food: cooked meals, fresh produce, bread, pastries, and packaged goods from food rescue activities; content varies weekly
Target Group Elderly individuals and vulnerable populations; particularly serves those unserved on weekends when other agencies have reduced operations
Emergency Food Assistance Hotline: 1800-222-0000 (ComCare) | FoodConnect Directory: foodconnect.gov.sg
Compiled from publicly available information as of 2025–2026. Contact organisations directly for the most current details on services, eligibility, and operating hours.