FOOD FROM THE HEART

1. What is the enterprise about?2. Objectives/ Mission3. Key initiatives/ programmers4. How it helps the needs?5. References6. Team Members

What is the food from the heart about?

Food from the Heart is a non-profit voluntary food distribution programme established in February 2003 after Singapore-based Austrian couple Henry and Christine Laimer read a report in The Sunday Times about bakeries discarding their unsold bread. Stirred, they then decided to channel surplus food from bakeries to those in need.

Objectives/missionMission:Their mission is to reach out to the less-fortunate and brighten their lives by alleviating hunger through a food distribution programme and bringing joy through the distribution of toys and birthday celebrations.

Key initiatives/programmes

Key initiatives: Food from the Heart recognizes the hardship experienced by other needy individuals and families who are staying in the heartlands. In order to reach out to this key group of beneficiaries, the Self Collection Centres were established to provide essential food items and other rations on a regular basis.

How it helps the needyThey rely on the services of community organisations to help us assist those in the community that need a helping hand. We are grateful for such relationships because it is only with their help that we are able to reach so many families and individuals.

Referenceswe really appreciate the valuable services that Food from the Heart provides to our community. Without the help and support of the Food Goodie Bag and Bread Programme, it would be impossible to provide food to many of the senior citizens in our community.

Words from: NANCY LOW Vice Chairman, Kolam Ayer Senior Citizens’ Executive Committee

Team membersTeam 1JinfaDenzelDaniel low