The council is giving away 12 000 kg of rice that were donated by the public and Flying Man Fragrant Rice Brand during a rice-raising event held by 95.8FM Capital Radio Station and CDAC last December. -- ST PHOTO: LIM WUI LIANG
LUNAR New Year came early for 21 families who received rice and a festive hamper from the Chinese Development Assistance Council on Thursday.
The council is giving away 12 000 kg of rice that were donated by the public and Flying Man Fragrant Rice Brand during a rice-raising event held by 95.8FM Capital Radio Station and CDAC last December.
Representatives from the council, including CDAC Executive Director Sam Tan Chin Siong, went door-to-door to deliver 10kg and 20kg packets of rice, depending on the family size and hampers worth $30. Hampers included NTUC Fairprice vouchers and festive goodies.
Said Mr Chain Kon Min, 50, one of the recipients: 'Rice these days is getting so expensive. I'm happy to have so much rice that can last me about two months.'
Mr Chain is a cancer patient who works as a forklift driver earning $1900 a month. On his salary, he supports his family of five, and also his elderly mother.
In all, 550 low-income families will benefit from the giveaway that will be held over two days.
