Safety

Community Shop (Food from the Heart)

A shop where families in need pick free groceries each month — up to 14 items.

From Food from the Heart

Who can apply

• Open to residents in general (check with the agency for specifics)
• Per-person income up to $800/month

How to apply

A charity minimart in Mountbatten, Boon Lay, Lengkok Bahru, Punggol, Bedok South and Chong Pang where registered families pick up to 14 free grocery items a month. It is not walk-in — you need to be registered, usually through a Community Centre, school, or social worker. Ask your social worker, FSC, or nearest CC to refer you.

Contact Food from the Heart

• Phone: 6280 4483
• Email: info@foodheart.org

Other safety help

• Living Assistance
  Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore)
  Tzu Chi provides practical help and daily essentials.
• Care for Family Fund
  Action for AIDS (AFA)
  Financial aid for low-income PLHIVs and families.
• Financial Assistance and Food Relief
  Catholic Welfare Services
  Financial, food, counselling, and education support for families.
• Financial and Food Rations assistance (Temporary)
  Bethel Social Services | Bethel Community Services
  Temporary aid for Eastern Singapore residents.
• Linkage to Care
  Action for AIDS (AFA)
  $200 subsidy for first hospital visit after diagnosis.

You might qualify for more.

Community Shop (Food from the Heart) is one of 675 schemes in cancheck. Most people qualify for several. Answer a few quick questions to see what else you might be eligible for.