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Food from the Heart Brings New Community Shop to Bedok South

16 May 2026

Food from the Heart opens its sixth "shop-for-free" Community Shop at Blk 13 Bedok South Road. This initiative empowers 500 local lower-income beneficiaries to choose their own groceries, providing a more dignified and efficient alternative to traditional food packs.

Volunteer helps elderly residents browse groceries at Food From The Heart shop.

Image: Food from the Heart.

In a significant step toward providing more dignified and personalized food support, Food from the Heart (FFTH) launched its sixth Community Shop in the heart of Bedok South on Saturday, 16 May 2026.

Located at Blk 13 Bedok South Road #01-605, Singapore 460013, this new facility aims to support approximately 500 registered beneficiaries, offering them the freedom to choose food items that best suit their household needs.

From Monthly Distributions to a Permanent Hub

The journey to this new shop began in March 2024 through a meaningful collaboration between FFTH and Bedok Grassroots Organisations. What started as monthly grocery distributions at the Bedok Bunga Merah Residents’ Network Centre has now evolved into a sustainable "shop-for-free" model.

"Food support must be both reliable and respectful," says Mr. Robin C. Lee, CEO of Food from the Heart. "The Community Shop model gives beneficiaries the opportunity to select food items that best fit their household needs and preferences."

Beneficiaries can visit the shop and redeem up to 14 items each month, consisting of 12 non-perishable goods and two varieties of locally sourced leafy vegetables.

Data-Driven Support for Real Needs

By using a digital card system to track redemptions, FFTH gains valuable insights into what families actually need. This ensures that the charity can:

  • Stock shelves with the most popular and necessary items.

  • Minimize food waste.

  • Avoid overstocking or out-of-stock situations.

This data-driven approach ensures that every donation is used as efficiently as possible to provide consistent, relevant support.

Volunteers sort and pack food items at an outdoor Food From The Heart distribution.

Image: Food from the Heart.

How You Can Help

The programme can grow even further with your help. Simply donate any non-perishable food items at the 24/7 food drop box located at the shopfront. And together, we can reach more hearts and homes across the Bedok community.

To learn more about the Community Shop programme or to find out how you can contribute, contact:

📞Bedok CC at 6442 5317 or

📞Siglap CC at 6449 8040


Apply As A Beneficiary

1. Must be a Singapore Citizen or have at least 1 member in the household, who is a Singapore Citizen residing in the Bedok Constituency.

2. Not an existing recipient of the Community Food Pack from other collection centres.

3. Household income must not exceed $800 per capita per month.

Application forms are available at Bedok CC and Siglap CC.

Volunteers pose cheerfully at Food From The Heart Community Shop, Bedok South.

Image: Food from the Heart.

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