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The world is producing more food than we can finish. Yet, it is unevenly distributed, with the poor going hungry while food is being thrown away elsewhere.
The Clean Plate Campaign emphasises the importance of reducing food waste by creating awareness of the environmental and societal impact of food waste, and instilling the habit of mindful eating. It is part of Food from the Heart's larger objective of redistributing food to the needy in Singapore.
To reduce the amount of food wastage nationally, Food from the Heart advocates ending each meal with a clean plate.
The Clean Plate Campaign has seen an exponential increase in participation since its founding, from five schools taking part in 2013 to 45 schools and 14 PCF centres in 2022, alongside growing awareness on curbing rising food wastage. With the help of student ambassadors, we managed to count a total of 104,444 clean plates across our partnering schools.
Enquire to find out more about running the Clean Plate Campaign in your school/organisation.
Beyond schools, we at Food from the Heart have also moved towards our broader intention of addressing the food waste issue nationwide by working with public institutions and business corporations. It launched the Clean Plate Campaign in public for the first time at Old Airport Road food centre in October 2018 and looks forward widen its reach through the digital space in 2020.
We launched our first public on-site Clean Plate Campaign in 2018, evolving it into an online campaign in 2020. In 2022, we managed to achieve 16,867 pledges, and raised almost $180,000 with your help! Watch our socials to stay updated on the next campaign.
Many of us have had first-hand experiences with the impact of COVID-19. The past few years have highlighted the importance of sustainable habits, preserving cultures and steadfast systems. Through the Clean Plate Campaign, we aim to cultivate a society that values food and, with its fundraising element, funnel food to those who need it.
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Habits are inculcated at a young age, and the practice of not ordering or taking too much food and finishing everything on one's plate should start in primary school. Together with support from Food from the Heart, we look forward to working together to promote healthy habits amongst our students and to make a difference in our future.
