Singapore’s food assistance landscape includes multiple charitable organizations dedicated to reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity. These programs serve over 300,000 beneficiaries annually, including low-income families, elderly residents, migrant workers, and other vulnerable populations.


Willing Hearts

Overview

A secular, volunteer-driven soup kitchen operating since its establishment, Willing Hearts is one of Singapore’s largest food aid providers, preparing approximately 7,000 meals daily.

Review

Volunteer-driven charity operating a soup kitchen 365 days a year, preparing thousands of daily meals.

Contact Information

  • Operations: Daily meal preparation and distribution
  • Locations: Nearly 70 distribution points across Singapore

Impact

  • Thousands of meals prepared daily
  • Year-round operations (365 days)
  • Nearly 70 distribution locations
  • Run almost entirely by volunteers

Beneficiaries

  • Migrant workers
  • Low-income families
  • Elderly individuals
  • Underprivileged community members

Menu

  • Daily Hot Meals:
    • Freshly cooked dishes
    • Nutritionally balanced
    • Culturally diverse options
    • Soup and main dishes
    • Rice or staple accompaniments

Food Donations Needed

  • Staples:
    • Rice (white and brown)
    • Cooking oil
    • Salt and seasonings
  • Proteins:
    • Frozen meats (chicken, pork, fish)
    • Eggs
  • Canned/Preserved:
    • Canned vegetables
    • Canned fruits
  • Dried Goods:
    • Dried foods
    • Curry powders
    • Spices
  • Beverages:
    • Coffee
    • Tea

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Meal preparation (morning/afternoon shifts)
  • Cooking assistance
  • Food distribution
  • Delivery drivers
  • Kitchen cleaning
  • Food sorting and organizing

Strengths:

  • Operates 365 days a year with no breaks
  • Island-wide distribution to 70+ locations
  • Entirely volunteer-run with minimal staff overhead
  • Non-discriminatory service regardless of background
  • Impressive scale and consistency

Service Quality:

  • Highly reliable daily operations
  • Warm, home-cooked style meals
  • Strong community volunteer support
  • Well-organized distribution network

Food Offered

  • Hot, freshly prepared meals
  • Home-cooked style cuisine
  • Daily rotating menu
  • Suitable for various dietary needs

Beneficiaries

  • Elderly individuals
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Low-income families
  • Children from single-parent families
  • Migrant workers

Contact

Website: Check Willing Hearts official website Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services – Daily Free Meal Delivery Programme

Overview

Established in 1985, this is one of Singapore’s longest-running meal delivery programs, providing free vegetarian meals to vulnerable populations.

Review

Strengths:

  • Nearly 40 years of consistent service
  • Twice-daily meal delivery (lunch and dinner)
  • Serves regardless of race or religion
  • Healthy vegetarian options
  • 6 days a week operation

Service Quality:

  • Reliable and punctual delivery
  • Nutritious vegetarian cuisine
  • Dedicated service to North East Singapore
  • Expanding coverage to meet growing needs

Food Offered

Meal Type: Vegetarian only Frequency: Twice daily (lunch and dinner) Days: Monday to Saturday Cuisine: Healthy vegetarian meals

Service Areas

  • Primary: Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol (North East)
  • Extended: North and East Central zones

Beneficiaries

  • Needy elderly
  • Vulnerable individuals unable to prepare meals
  • Those with mobility difficulties

Contact

Organization: Singapore Buddhist Welfare Services Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Krsna’s Free Meals (formerly Krishna’s Kitchen)

Overview

A compassionate soup kitchen run by volunteers, Krsna’s Free Meals has distributed over 400,000 meals to date.

Review

Strengths:

  • Daily breakfast AND lunch service
  • Home-cooked meal quality
  • Strong volunteer participation
  • “Love through food” philosophy
  • Welcoming walk-in service

Service Quality:

  • Freshly prepared meals
  • Clean, well-maintained premises
  • Friendly volunteer service
  • Community-focused atmosphere

Food Offered

Meal Times:

  • Breakfast: Daily
  • Lunch: Daily

Cuisine Style:

  • Home-cooked meals
  • Vegetarian options available
  • Fresh, daily preparation
  • Variety in daily menu

Beneficiaries

  • Anyone in need
  • Walk-in basis welcome
  • No discrimination

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Vegetable cutting
  • Premises cleaning
  • Food service
  • General kitchen assistance

Contact

Organization: Krsna’s Free Meals Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


YWCA Meals-on-Wheels

Overview

Operating since August 1997, YWCA’s MoW program serves three distinct vulnerable groups with nutritious, halal-certified meals.

Review

Strengths:

  • Specifically designed for 3 core demographics
  • Halal certification
  • Two meals daily
  • Free service
  • Monday-Friday consistency
  • Strategic west-bound MRT coverage

Service Quality:

  • Nutritious meal planning
  • Dietary requirements considered
  • Reliable weekday delivery
  • Partnership with agencies for broader reach

Food Offered

Meal Type: Halal, nutritious meals Frequency: Two meals daily Days: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) Dietary Options: Halal-certified

Service Areas

Coverage Zone: Outram area and west-bound MRT line

  • Chinatown
  • Tiong Bahru
  • Redhill
  • Queenstown
  • Commonwealth
  • Jurong East (Children’s program only)

Beneficiaries

  1. Children: Ages 5-12 from low-income families
  2. Senior Citizens: 60+ years, needy, frail, homebound
  3. Persons with Disabilities (PwDs): Ages 13-59

Contact

Organization: YWCA Singapore Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Free Food For All (FFFA)

Overview

Pioneering retort-packaged Ready-to-Eat (RTE) meals, FFFA provides ambient temperature meals that are nutritious, healthy, and halal.

IPC-registered charity founded in 2015, specializing in shelf-stable, nutritious meals for vulnerable populations.

Contact Information

  • Status: IPC-registered charity
  • Contact through official Free Food For All channels

Impact

  • Over 144,000 beneficiaries served to date
  • Focus on nutritious, healthy food options

Food Offered

  • Ready-to-Eat Meals:
    • No cooking required
    • 2-year shelf life without refrigeration
    • Nutritionally balanced
    • Halal options available
  • Designed for families without cooking facilities

Target Beneficiaries

  • Families facing financial difficulties
  • Individuals without cooking access
  • Emergency food assistance cases
  • Low-income households

Donation Options

  • Direct food donations
  • Monetary contributions
  • Corporate sponsorships

Review

Strengths:

  • Innovative retort packaging technology
  • No refrigeration required (ambient storage)
  • Monthly carton delivery system
  • Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
  • Local favorites menu
  • Suitable for long-term storage

Service Quality:

  • Modern food preservation technology
  • Safe, shelf-stable meals
  • Convenience for recipients
  • Reduces daily meal preparation stress

Food Offered

Packaging: Retort-packed RTE meals Temperature: Ambient (no refrigeration needed) Delivery: Monthly carton supply (supplements 1 person’s needs) Options:

  • Vegetarian meals
  • Non-vegetarian meals
  • Local cuisine favorites

Menu Features:

  • Suitable for discerning palates
  • Local flavor profiles
  • Nutritionally balanced

Beneficiaries

  • Non-ambulant elderly
  • Those with minimal family support
  • Homebound individuals

Contact

Organization: Free Food For All Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)

Food From The Heart – School Goodie Bag Programme

Overview

A monthly food assistance program specifically designed for underprivileged school children and their families, focusing on nutritious, balanced food items.

Review

Established charity supporting low-income families, elderly, and vulnerable groups through comprehensive food programs.

Contact Information

  • Website: foodheart.org (verify current contact details)
  • Multiple distribution points across Singapore

Impact

  • Distributes approximately 140,000 food packs annually
  • Operates community shops
  • Multiple program initiatives

Food Offered

  • Food Packs Include:
    • Rice and grains
    • Canned goods
    • Cooking oil
    • Dried foods
    • Essential staples
  • Surplus food rescued from retailers

Programs

  • Food distribution programs
  • Community shops for beneficiaries
  • Food rescue initiatives
  • School breakfast programs

How to Help

  • Food donations
  • Monetary contributions
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Corporate partnerships

Strengths:

  • Child nutrition-focused
  • Comprehensive food categories
  • Low GI options for better health
  • Monthly reliability
  • Fresh items included (eggs)
  • Volunteer-driven packing
  • Purely donation-funded

Service Quality:

  • Carefully curated food selection
  • Considers dietary requirements
  • Reliable monthly distribution
  • Professional food handling
  • Quality control standards

Impact:

  • Addresses food insecurity
  • Supports children’s development
  • Reduces family financial burden
  • Promotes better nutrition

Food Offered – Complete Goodie Bag Contents

Staples:

  • Rice
  • Low GI vermicelli
  • Instant noodles

Proteins:

  • Canned sardines
  • Baked beans
  • Fresh eggs

Vegetables:

  • Mushrooms
  • Corn

Cooking Essentials:

  • Cooking oil
  • Low-fat condensed skim milk

Breakfast Items:

  • Oatmeal
  • Breakfast cereal
  • UHT milk
  • Milo
  • Bread spread

Snacks:

  • Biscuits

Beneficiaries

  • Underprivileged school children
  • Their families
  • Focus on critical developmental stage

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Food packing sessions
  • Groups of 10-15 people welcome
  • Help pack with love and care

Contact

Organization: Food From The Heart Email: [email protected] (general enquiries) Volunteer Registration: Available online


The Saturday Movement

Overview

Founded in 2011 in Lengkok Bahru, this registered charity has grown from a volunteer group to an organization serving over 500 needy elderly with 100+ volunteers.

Review

Strengths:

  • Weekly in-person community gathering
  • 4,000 items distributed monthly
  • Personal connection through “listening ear” approach
  • Consistent Saturday presence
  • Holistic support (food + emotional)
  • Strong volunteer base

Service Quality:

  • Community-building focus
  • Personal befriending approach
  • Reliable weekly schedule
  • Addresses isolation and poverty
  • Compassionate service model

Philosophy:

  • “Nobody gets left behind”
  • Caring and inclusive approach
  • Recognition of economic marginalization

Food Offered

Weekly Distribution:

  • Free lunch every Saturday (in-person)
  • Bread
  • Fresh fruit
  • Prepared meals

Monthly Volume: 4,000 items total

Beneficiaries

  • 500+ needy elderly
  • Disadvantaged seniors in low-income areas
  • Those trapped by economic circumstances
  • Elderly struggling financially, mentally, or emotionally

Contact

Organization: The Saturday Movement Founded: 2011 Status: Registered charity Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


The Giving Collective

Overview

A ground-up initiative tackling food waste while supporting vulnerable populations, focusing on weekend distribution when other agencies don’t operate.

Review

Strengths:

  • Fills weekend service gap
  • Reduces food wastage through bakery partnerships
  • Hot meals on weekends
  • Community engagement through mural painting
  • Multi-faceted approach (food + community beautification)
  • Targets rental flat residents

Service Quality:

  • Fresh bakery products
  • Hot meal service when most needed
  • Community development activities
  • Creative engagement approach

Unique Features:

  • Excess food redistribution
  • Weekend operation focus
  • Arts and community projects

Food Offered

Food Types:

  • Excess bakery items (fresh bread, pastries)
  • Hot meals on weekends
  • Saturday and Sunday distribution

Distribution:

  • Direct home delivery to elderly
  • Rental flat residents
  • Weekend schedule

Community Activities

  • Mural painting projects
  • Void deck beautification
  • Community center engagement
  • Nursing home activities

Beneficiaries

  • Elderly individuals
  • Rental flat residents
  • Those without weekend meal access

Contact

Organization: The Giving Collective Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Daokachiu

Overview

A unique, community-driven initiative by “uncles” bringing quality local cuisine to those with limited access due to age, health, or circumstances.

Review

Strengths:

  • Local hawker cuisine focus
  • Supports struggling hawker businesses
  • Community-based volunteers
  • Quality food (not just sustenance)
  • Cultural preservation through food
  • Dual mission: help recipients + hawkers

Philosophy:

  • “Bring smiles to the lesser blessed”
  • Support local food heroes
  • Simple, effective approach
  • During difficult times, help both ends

Service Quality:

  • Good quality local dishes
  • Familiar, comforting food
  • Community connection
  • Supports local economy

Food Offered

Cuisine: Local hawker favorites Quality: “Good local cuisine” Style: Traditional Singaporean dishes Source: Local hawker stalls

Beneficiaries

  • Elderly with limited mobility
  • Those with weaker health
  • Less fortunate individuals
  • People with no access to hawker centers

Contact

Organization: Daokachiu Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


THK Home Help Services (Thye Hua Kwan)

Overview

A comprehensive program combining Meals-on-Wheels with Medical Escort and Transport services, operating in East and South regions.

Review

Strengths:

  • 365 days operation (7 days/week)
  • Flexible meal timing options
  • Multiple diet options available
  • Integrated medical support
  • Wheelchair-accessible transport
  • Medical escort accompaniment
  • Year-round reliability

Service Quality:

  • Professional assessment process
  • Tailored to individual needs
  • Handicap-friendly equipment
  • Comprehensive elderly support
  • Community-based care approach

Services Offered

Meals-on-Wheels (MOW)

Operation: 7 days/week, 365 days/year Delivery Options:

  • Lunch only
  • Dinner only
  • Both meals

Diet Varieties:

  • Regular meals
  • Porridge only
  • Other dietary requirements

Coverage: Selected boundaries in East and South regions

Medical Escort and Transport (MET)

Transport Services:

  • Hospital appointments
  • Polyclinic visits
  • Wheelchair-accessible vehicles
  • Handicap-friendly modifications
  • Power lift equipped

Escort Services:

  • Medical escorts for frail clients
  • Accompaniment throughout appointments
  • Professional care staff

Beneficiaries

  • Frail seniors
  • Homebound elderly
  • Wheelchair-bound individuals
  • Single seniors needing medical support
  • Those unable to access appointments independently

Eligibility

  • Assessment-based admission
  • Criteria-based evaluation
  • Subject to demand and supply (MET)

Contact

Organization: Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities Service Areas: East and South Singapore Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Presbyterian Community Services – Dorcas Home Care Service

Overview

Supporting frail and homebound Singaporeans and PRs aged 55+, Dorcas provides three core home help services with daily well-being checks.

Review

Strengths:

  • Lower age threshold (55+)
  • PR eligibility
  • Three integrated services
  • Daily well-being checks
  • Staff and volunteer delivery
  • Dedicated care staff
  • Island-wide coverage
  • Holistic care approach

Service Quality:

  • Professional home care staff
  • Wheelchair-accessible transport
  • Power lift equipped vans
  • Personalized interim care
  • Comprehensive support system

Services Offered

1. Meals on Wheels (MOW)

For: Homebound seniors unable to buy/prepare meals Delivery: Daily Special Feature: Well-being checks during delivery Staff: Professional staff and trained volunteers

2. Medical Escort and Transport (MET)

For: Frail elderly needing medical appointment support Transport Features:

  • Wheelchair-accessible ramp
  • Power lift equipped
  • Professional escort accompaniment
  • Door-to-door service

Support: Healthcare needs monitoring

Interim Caregiver Service (ICS)

Purpose: Bridge care between hospital discharge and long-term arrangements Services:

  • Personal home care
  • Transitional support
  • Until helper arrives or daycare placement
  • Professional caregiver support

Food Offered (MOW)

  • Daily meal deliveries
  • For those without caregiver support
  • Nutritious prepared meals
  • Regular diet monitoring

Beneficiaries

  • Singaporeans and PRs aged 55+
  • Frail individuals
  • Homebound seniors
  • Those without caregiver support
  • Recently discharged hospital patients

Service Areas

Coverage: Island-wide with assigned blocks

Contact

Organization: Presbyterian Community Services (Dorcas) Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Care Corner Active Ageing Centres (AAC)

Overview

Neighborhood-based centers providing integrated health and social care, supporting vulnerable seniors to age healthily with dignity.

Review

Strengths:

  • Neighborhood accessibility
  • Integrated health and social care
  • Social connection opportunities
  • Recreational activities
  • Volunteerism engagement
  • Safe community space
  • Multi-generational support (caregivers included)

Service Quality:

  • Timely access to care
  • Professional health services
  • Community-based approach
  • Peer support environment

Services Offered

Social Services:

  • Communal spaces for social connections
  • Peer networking opportunities
  • Caregiver support

Activities:

  • Upskilling programmes
  • Recreational activities
  • Meaningful community engagement
  • Volunteerism opportunities

Food Services:

  • Hot meals for low-income seniors
  • Home-bound senior meal delivery
  • On-site dining options

Food Offered

Meal Type: Hot meals Service: Daily provision Delivery: Available for home-bound seniors Dining: On-site communal dining

Beneficiaries

  • Vulnerable seniors
  • Low-income elderly
  • Home-bound seniors
  • Caregivers (support services)
  • Community members

Features

  • Within neighborhood locations
  • Accessible facilities
  • Community integration
  • Holistic care approach

Contact

Organization: Care Corner Singapore Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Xin Yuan Community Care Programs

Two Main Programs:

A. Food Wise Good Life Programme

Overview: Supporting low-income seniors with meals, essential aid, health, and nutrition.

Services:

  • Meal distribution
  • Grocery item distribution
  • Collaboration with donors/partners
  • Part of holistic senior support

Holistic Support Includes:

  • Therapeutic services
  • Regular health check-ups
  • Social activities
  • Physical, mental, social wellness

Food Offered:

  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Grocery items
  • Packaged meals

Donations Welcome:

  • Fresh produce
  • Grocery items
  • Packaged meals

B. Heart for Seniors Programme

Overview: Holistic program addressing physical, social, emotional, and psychological needs of seniors.

Mission: Age in place with dignity, connection, independence, and quality of life

Services:

  • Regular healthcare
  • Therapeutic services
  • Daily group fitness sessions
  • Social activities
  • Enrichment programs
  • Active aging promotion
  • Essential aid (for needy)
  • Financial assistance

Focus Areas:

  • Chronic health conditions
  • Isolation prevention
  • Loneliness reduction
  • Community connection

Beneficiaries

  • Low-income seniors
  • Elderly with chronic conditions
  • At-risk isolated seniors
  • Needy families

Contact

Organization: Xin Yuan Community Care Email: [email protected] (general enquiries)


Additional Programs

Touch Community Services – Meals-On-Wheels

Overview: Home and community-based services for diverse senior needs

Features:

  • Corporate partner support
  • School and organizational involvement
  • Individual donors
  • Doorstep delivery
  • Caregiver stress relief

Food Offered:

  • Nutritious meals
  • Vegetarian options
  • Porridge diet
  • Soft diet
  • Blended diet
  • Custom dietary requirements

Philosophy: “Homebound seniors never worry about next meal”


Sunshine Welfare Action Mission (SWAMI) – Home Help Services

Service Areas:

  • Admiralty
  • Chong Pang
  • Khatib
  • Marsiling
  • Sembawang
  • Yishun

Services:

  • Meals-On-Wheels Assistance
  • Medical Escort Assistance
  • Professional management oversight
  • Extended criteria services

Life Care Society – Food Delivery Program

Partnership: Works with Presbyterian Community Services (Dorcas)

Mission:

  • Support elderly unable to afford basic meals
  • Mobilize young volunteers
  • Island-wide block assignments
  • Give back to society

Focus: Youth engagement in elderly care


Sunlove Abode – Meals on Wheels

Established: 1997

Purpose:

  • Accessible services
  • Affordable support
  • Frail elderly assistance
  • Home-bound support

Loving Hearts Multi Service Centre – Meals on Us

Service: MOU meal vouchers Coverage: Yuhua and parts of Jurong East ONLY

Features:

  • Daily hot meals
  • Voucher system

Beneficiaries:

  • Vulnerable seniors (Yuhua/Jurong East)
  • Needy individuals
  • Needy families

Helping Joy – Free Vegetarian Meals

Service: FREE voucher distribution

Beneficiaries:

  • Low-income individuals
  • Low-income families
  • Elderly

System: Claim free lunch packs from neighborhood stalls

Food: Vegetarian lunch packs


Kembangan-Chai Chee PA – Daily Free Meals

Organization: People’s Association (Kembangan-Chai Chee)

Service: Daily free meal program

Coverage: Kembangan-Chai Chee area


AIC Meals on Wheels

Organization: Agency for Integrated Care (Government-linked)

Service: Meal delivery for homebound clients

For: Those unable to buy/prepare meals without caregiver support

Scope: Government-supported program


Fridge Restock Community (FRC) & Community Fridges Network

About

Innovative initiative rescuing “ugly” produce and operating community fridges across Singapore.

Contact Information

  • Search for “Fridge Restock Community Singapore” for current contact information

Network Coverage

  • 19 community fridges
  • 13 distribution points
  • 50+ active volunteers

Food Offered

  • Fresh Produce:
    • Rescued ugly fruits
    • Imperfect vegetables
    • Unsold fresh produce
  • Free access for community members
  • No questions asked policy

How It Works

  • Volunteers collect unsold produce from suppliers
  • Food distributed to community fridges daily
  • Community members can take what they need
  • Reduces food waste from aesthetic standards

Volunteer Opportunities

  • Food collection shifts
  • Fridge restocking
  • Community outreach

Lions Home For The Elders

About

Specialized elderly care home accepting donations to support resident welfare.

Contact Information

  • Contact through Lions Clubs Singapore network for specific home locations

Beneficiaries

  • Elderly residents in care homes
  • Vulnerable seniors requiring support

Donations Accepted

Food Items:

  • Bakery items (bread, pastries)
  • Canned food
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Dim sum
  • Groceries and staples

Non-Food Items:

  • Hygiene products
  • Clothing
  • Towels
  • Trash bags

Special Notes

  • Accepts in-kind donations
  • Focus on items that improve quality of life for residents

Second Harvest Asia

About

Regional organization promoting and supporting food banking models across Singapore and Asia.

Contact Information

  • Website: secondharvestasia.org (verify for current details)

Mission

  • Promote food banking models
  • Support local food banks
  • Regional food security advocacy

Services

  • Food Collection:
    • Excess food from multiple sources
    • Corporate food donations
    • Restaurant surplus
  • Redistribution:
    • To individuals in need
    • Partner organizations
    • Community programs

Food Sources

  • Restaurants and hotels
  • Food manufacturers
  • Retailers
  • Corporate cafeterias
  • Event surplus

Get Involved

  • Volunteer programs available
  • Corporate partnerships
  • Food donation coordination
  • Advocacy and awareness

The Food Bank Singapore

About

One of Singapore’s largest food redistribution networks, connecting donors with beneficiary organizations across the island.

Contact Information

  • Donation Boxes: 80+ locations across Singapore
  • Website: Check The Food Bank Singapore official site for locations and contact

Network

  • Partners with over 80 beneficiary organizations
  • Nursing homes
  • Family service centres
  • Community organizations

Food Offered

  • Non-perishable items:
    • Canned goods
    • Dried foods
    • Packaged snacks
    • Beverages
    • Instant meals
  • Collected from individuals, companies, and restaurants

How to Donate

Corporate food drives accepted

Drop off non-perishable food at any of 80+ donation boxes island-wide

Contact organization for bulk donations

Jamiyah Food Bank

About

A community-driven food bank initiative by the Malay/Muslim community, focusing on comprehensive food support services.

Contact Information

  • Address: 9 Tannery Lane, Singapore
  • Website: Visit Jamiyah Singapore official website for current contact details

Beneficiaries Served

  • More than 3,000 beneficiaries monthly
  • Elderly individuals
  • Physically-challenged persons
  • Low-income workers
  • Unemployed individuals

Food Offered

  • Donated food products (various types)
  • Essential staples for families
  • Regular food distribution packages

Services

  • Food collection and sorting
  • Storage facilities
  • Regular distribution to registered beneficiaries
  • Monthly food support programs

How to Access Services

General Eligibility Criteria (varies by program):

  • Income-based assessment (typically below $800 household income)
  • Age requirements (usually 55-60+ years)
  • Physical condition (frail, homebound)
  • Caregiver availability
  • Singapore Citizen or PR status (some programs)

Application Process:

  1. Contact specific organization directly
  2. Undergo needs assessment
  3. Provide income documentation
  4. Meet eligibility criteria
  5. Placement based on capacity

General Enquiries:

Email: [email protected]


Volunteer Opportunities

Most programs welcome volunteers for:

  • Meal packing
  • Food delivery
  • Befriending seniors
  • Kitchen assistance
  • Community activities
  • Medical escort support

Note: Contact individual organizations for specific volunteer programs.


Important Notes

  1. Service Availability: Subject to capacity and eligibility
  2. Assessment Required: Most programs require formal assessment
  3. Documentation: Prepare income proof, identification, medical reports
  4. Waiting Lists: Popular programs may have waiting periods
  5. Service Boundaries: Check specific coverage areas
  6. Dietary Needs: Inform organizations of special requirements
  7. Updates: Services and contact information may change; verify directly with organizations

This guide is compiled from official program information. For most current details, contact organizations directly.

Last Updated: September 2025 Source: SG Social Support Platform


General Donation Guidelines

Best Foods to Donate:

✅ Non-perishable, sealed items ✅ Unexpired products ✅ Culturally appropriate foods ✅ Nutritionally valuable items ✅ Rice, canned goods, cooking oil

Items Typically Not Accepted:

❌ Expired food products ❌ Opened packages ❌ Homemade foods (unless specified) ❌ Alcohol ❌ Items without labels

Before Donating:

  1. Check expiration dates
  2. Ensure packaging is intact
  3. Contact organization for specific needs
  4. Ask about drop-off times/locations
  5. Consider dietary restrictions of beneficiaries

Tax Benefits

Most organizations are registered charities, and donations may qualify for tax deductions. Request official receipts for monetary donations.


Emergency Food Assistance

If you or someone you know needs immediate food assistance, contact:

  • ComCare (government assistance)
  • Social Service Offices in your area
  • Any of the above organizations directly

Last Updated: October 2025

Note: Please verify current contact information, operating hours, and specific needs with each organization before visiting or donating, as details may change.