A Comprehensive Review of Services, Contact Information, and Registration Processes
Introduction
Singapore has a robust network of food assistance programs dedicated to addressing food insecurity and supporting vulnerable communities. This document provides detailed information about major food assistance organizations, including their services, contact details, registration processes, and the types of food they provide.
1. Free Food For All (FFFA)
Organization Overview
Free Food For All is an IPC-registered charity founded on November 4, 2014, with a mission to ensure no one goes hungry in Singapore. Starting with humble meals at Darul Aman Mosque, FFFA has expanded into a comprehensive food security organization serving over 144,000 beneficiaries to date.
Contact Details
| Address | 60 Kaki Bukit Place, Eunos Techpark #05-07, Singapore 415979 |
| Phone | (+65) 6530 3424 |
| Food Aid: [email protected] General: [email protected] | |
| Website | www.freefood.org.sg |
How to Register
Applications for the Free Food Programme are open to everyone and are evaluated individually. To apply for food assistance, contact FFFA via email at [email protected] or call their office. Online volunteer registration is also available through their website.
Food Types Offered
FFFA provides free halal meals to people from all backgrounds. Their services include ready-to-eat meal pouches, community fridges, and kids’ breakfast programs. The organization focuses on providing nutritious meals to the elderly, disabled, and financially distressed individuals and families. Distribution occurs multiple times weekly at various locations across Singapore.
Operating Hours
Daily meal distribution: 6:30am – 9:00am and 11:00am – 2:30pm
2. Willing Hearts
Organization Overview
Willing Hearts is a secular, non-affiliated IPC-registered charity that operates a soup kitchen 365 days a year. Run primarily by volunteers, this organization prepares and delivers approximately 10,000 daily meals to needy and marginalized people across Singapore. Established in February 2005, Willing Hearts serves the elderly, disabled, low-income families, children from single-parent families, and migrant workers.
Contact Details
| Address | 1 Lorong J Telok Kurau (entrance via Joo Chiat Place), Singapore 425792 |
| Phone | (+65) 6476 5822 |
| Website | www.willinghearts.org.sg |
How to Register
Applicants need a social worker or social agency to apply on their behalf. Willing Hearts does not accept direct applications from individuals. Contact one of the following agencies to apply:
• Social Services Offices (SSO) – COMCARE Hotline: 1800 222 0000
• Agency of Integrated Care (AIC): 1800 6560 5050
• Family Service Centres (FSCs) and other social service agencies
Food Types Offered
Willing Hearts prepares fresh, hot meals daily that are distributed to over 70 locations island-wide. All meals are cooked on-site with consideration for various dietary needs and cultural preferences. The soup kitchen also offers options including both rice-based meals and chapati for families who prefer bread. Meals are delivered to beneficiaries’ homes or designated collection points.
Additional Services
Beyond food distribution, Willing Hearts also provides dental care, traditional Chinese medicine treatments, optical care, legal aid, bereavement services, and tuition services for needy primary school-going children.
3. The Food Bank Singapore
Organization Overview
Founded in 2012 by siblings Nichol and Nicholas Ng, The Food Bank Singapore is an IPC-registered charity and the nation’s sole accredited member of The Global FoodBanking Network. The organization collects and redistributes over 800,000 kilograms of food annually, serving 360 member beneficiary organizations including family service centers, nursing homes, soup kitchens, and voluntary welfare organizations.
Contact Details
| Address | 218 Pandan Loop, XPACE, Singapore 128408 |
| Phone | (+65) 9855 4805 |
| Food Support: [email protected] Donations: [email protected] Volunteering: [email protected] | |
| Website | www.foodbank.sg |
How to Register
The Food Bank Singapore primarily works with registered beneficiary partner organizations rather than direct individual beneficiaries. Organizations must be registered with the National Council of Social Service to become member beneficiaries. To sign up as a member beneficiary organization, email [email protected].
For individuals needing food support, contact the organization through partner agencies such as family service centers, community centers, or through the Bank Card Programme (currently being revamped, targeting tertiary students in Q2 2026).
Food Types Offered
The Food Bank Singapore provides various types of food support:
• Non-perishable food items with at least 3 months before expiry
• Fresh produce and perishables
• Food rations through partner organizations
• Food Pantry 2.0: 24/7 automated vending machines for beneficiaries to redeem food at their convenience
Programs
• Joy In Every Bundle program
• Bank Card Programme (being revamped)
• Food Bank Boxes at 80+ locations island-wide
• Virtual Foodbanking app for donations
4. Food from the Heart
Organization Overview
Founded in February 2003 by Singapore-based Austrian couple Henry and Christine Laimer, Food from the Heart is an IPC-status food bank serving close to 64,000 beneficiaries across Singapore. With the help of over 10,000 volunteers, the organization provided more than $8.5 million worth of food in 2024. They work closely with schools, grassroots organizations, family service centers, and charities island-wide.
Contact Details
| Address | 130 Joo Seng Road, #03-01, Singapore 368357 |
| Phone | (+65) 6280 4483 |
| General: [email protected] Donations: [email protected] | |
| Website | www.foodfromtheheart.sg |
How to Register
Food from the Heart works primarily through partner organizations such as schools, family service centers, and grassroots organizations. Individual beneficiaries typically access services through these partner agencies. The organization uses digitalized beneficiary cards with QR codes and a mobile app called SupplyAlly for efficient food pack collection. For volunteer registration, sign up through their volunteer portal on their website.
Food Types Offered
Food from the Heart operates five main food distribution programs:
• Bread Run: Surplus bread collected from hotels and bakeries, redistributed to welfare homes and families
• Community Food Pack: 9,000 monthly food packs with non-perishable items distributed to low-income households
• School Goodie Bag: Nutritious snacks and food items for underprivileged students
• Project Belanja! Market Place: App-driven cooked meal program allowing beneficiaries to redeem hot meals from designated food stalls in their neighborhoods (supports 300+ needy seniors)
• Fresh Food Distribution: Fruits, vegetables, and other perishables when available
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 6:00pm (food donations accepted during these hours)
5. Other Notable Food Assistance Organizations
Singapore Buddhist Lodge
Address: 17-19 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239329
Phone: (+65) 6737 2630
Operating Hours: Daily, 7:00am – 7:00pm
Services: Free vegetarian meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all, including the homeless and foreign workers. This donation-funded initiative operates on a no-questions-asked basis, ensuring dignity for all visitors. Donations are encouraged but not required.
Central Sikh Temple
Address: 2 Towner Road, Central Sikh Gurdwara, Singapore 327804
Phone: (+65) 6299 3855
Operating Hours: Daily, 6:00am – 8:00pm
Services: Free vegetarian lunches daily, open to everyone. This donation-funded initiative reflects Sikh values of generosity and provides a welcoming space where all are nourished without judgment.
Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society
Address: 1 North Bridge Road, High Street Centre, #03-33, Singapore 179094
Phone: (+65) 6337 1201
Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 6:00pm; Friday: 9:00am – 5:30pm; Weekends: Closed
Services: Operating since 1978, this non-profit runs four Free Meal Centres serving over 55,000 meals annually. Centers are located at Telok Blangah, Toa Payoh, Indus Road, and Macpherson. They provide consistent meals to vulnerable individuals, supporting food security through public generosity and fundraising.
Quick Comparison of Major Programs
| Organization | Daily Meals | Registration Method | Food Type |
| Free Food For All | Multiple distributions | Direct application via email/phone | Halal cooked meals |
| Willing Hearts | ~10,000 | Through social agencies | Hot meals (rice/chapati) |
| Food Bank SG | Via partners | Partner organizations | Non-perishables, fresh produce |
| Food from the Heart | 9,000 monthly packs | Partner organizations | Bread, food packs, cooked meals |
Conclusion
Singapore’s food assistance ecosystem demonstrates a strong commitment to addressing food insecurity through diverse programs and partnerships. Whether you need immediate meal support, regular food supplies, or specialized dietary options, multiple organizations stand ready to help. Most programs require referrals from social agencies to ensure resources reach those most in need, while others accept direct applications.
For those seeking food assistance, the first step is typically contacting Social Services Offices, Family Service Centres, or directly reaching out to organizations that accept individual applications. All organizations welcome volunteers and donations to expand their reach and impact.
Important Resources
Government Support Agencies
• Social Services Offices (SSO) – COMCARE Hotline: 1800 222 0000
• Agency of Integrated Care (AIC): 1800 6560 5050
• FoodConnect Directory: foodconnect.gov.sg/directory/
Note on Tax Deductions
Most organizations mentioned in this review are IPC-registered charities, meaning donors can claim tax relief for cash donations. For every donation, donors are eligible for a tax deduction that is 2.5 times the value of their donation. Check individual organization websites for specific details.