End-of-year donation drives
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1. THE BOYS' BRIGADE SHARE-A-GIFT
What the initiative is: The annual project is aiming to reach 44,167 beneficiaries - the highest number yet - with food hampers and supermarket vouchers. It also needs volunteers to help deliver the gifts.
Where to donate: Cash donations can be made online via Giving.sg and PayNow, or at AXS stations till the end of the year. Volunteers can sign up at www.bbshare.sg
2. SINGAPORE RED CROSS
What the initiative is: The Singapore Red Cross has launched a month-long campaign aiming to raise $20,000 in support of the elderly, people with disabilities, and families in need.
Where to donate: redcross.sg/womeninred-donate
3. THE FOOD BANK SINGAPORE
What the initiative is: The Food Bank Singapore is calling for donations of items such as UHT milk, rice and breakfast cereals. Items should be unopened and with at least one month of shelf life left.
Where to donate: Drop off the items at 80 collection points islandwide. More information can be found at foodbank.sg/deposit-food/individual-donors/
4. FOOD FROM THE HEART
What the initiative is: Next month, Food from the Heart will kick off a one-year pilot programme to provide at least 1,000 beneficiaries with fresh produce from local farms. They will be able to redeem 12 items a month free at a minimart run by the charity at Block 176 Boon Lay Drive.
Where to donate: bit.ly/3p4ma7f
5. BEYOND SOCIAL SERVICES
What the initiative is: Beyond Social Services is aiming to raise $20,000 until Jan 31 next year to support its beneficiaries, who are children from low-income families.
Where to donate: bit.ly/hopeactually
