SINGAPORE – A total of 15,000kg of rice will be distributed to 15 charitable organisations to help communities, such as low-income families and seniors, in need.
The initiative was launched by Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre on March 1, distributing rice as well as care bags containing groceries to beneficiary organisations and households.
The hawker centre is run by Canopy Hawkers Group, a subsidiary of Food Canopy.
The event was attended by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, who is also adviser to Sembawang GRC Grassroots Organisations (Sembawang Central).
Canopy Hawkers Group managing director Joey Tan said the hawker centre organised the campaign and brought hawkers, sponsors and partners together to distribute the items.
“Through this initiative, we hope to nourish both bodies and hearts, and inspire more businesses and individuals to come together to support those in need,” said Mr Tan, who used to be a hawker.
