by Abriel | Sep 10, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
Nine urban farms have been offered a total of $39.4 million by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) as part of efforts to support the growth of local agri-food enterprises and ramp up local food production over the next six to 24 months. The amount was made available...
by Abriel | Aug 9, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Singapore, Emily Yap’s grandmother, who usually does the grocery shopping, was afraid to go to the supermarket and jostle with others in long queues. Her grandmother’s fears made Emily realise needy families might...
by Abriel | Aug 9, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
After befriending elderly residents living alone in her Yio Chu Kang neighbourhood, housewife Diljan Shaik Arif Ali found that many prefer to have home-cooked fare. She started cooking simple dishes such as rice, mixed vegetables and non-spicy curry chicken for about...
by Abriel | Jul 26, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
Special needs teacher Yeo Koon Long picked up programming a few years ago because he wanted to help children with autism communicate more effectively through technology. At a previous school, he realised that although the students could not speak, they were...
by Abriel | Jul 6, 2020 | 2020, What Inspires You?, Zero Hunger
Those hungry for some restaurant dishes at home can now try their hand at making them using recipes from a new digital cookbook, with all proceeds from its sales going to charity and helping the vulnerable in society. Those who are keen to donate more can do so....
by Abriel | Jun 29, 2020 | 2020, Zero Hunger
Children from local charity Children’s Wishing Well were delighted to receive sandwiches and fresh loaves of bread from the Gardenia “Maskcot” and five employees of the bread brand. Gardenia Singapore also donated $100,000 to the charity, as part of its...
