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Supermarket chain FairPrice announced on Thursday (Feb 19) that it will be providing refreshments for Muslim customers breaking their fast in-store, as Muslims in Singapore began observing the holy month of Ramadan<\/a> on the same day.\u00a0<\/p>\n The company will be distributing 80,000 sets of refreshments \u2014 an apple, dates or biscuits along with a drink \u2014 to Muslim customers 30 minutes before and after the breaking of fast.\u00a0<\/p>\n This initiative \u2014 in its 18th consecutive edition \u2014 will run throughout the fasting month, which ends on March 20, and be available across 60 FairPrice stores islandwide.<\/p>\n On Feb 19 and 20, the supermarket chain’s philanthropic arm FairPrice Foundation will distribute 500 Ramadan care packs to Yayasan Mendaki beneficiaries.<\/p>\n The care packs will contain fresh apples, dates, fresh milk, cooking paste and other break fast essentials.<\/p>\n FairPrice Foundation will also sponsor a breaking of fast event on March 4. It said the event, held in collaboration with the National Trade Union Congress, will benefit more than 100 beneficiaries.<\/p>\n David Goh, chief executive officer for supermarket, Cheers and Unity said FairPrice hopes the initiatives will make the festive spirit accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n “We believe that by supporting our Muslim customers and community partners, we help weave a stronger, more inclusive social fabric for all Singaporeans,” said Goh.<\/p>\n In January, the supermarket giant introduced a price freeze<\/a> on all chilled pork and popular seafood and vegetables and launched a $6 return voucher initiative<\/a>, <\/strong>in line with the government’s CDC Vouchers support scheme.<\/p>\n It also announced the distribution of Chinese New Year care packs<\/a> to more than 3,300 families in need.<\/p>\n [[nid:729971]]<\/p>\n