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At Food from the Heart, we are an Institute of Public Character status food charity based in Singapore. We are committed to alleviating food insecurity by providing reliable, consistent, and sustainable food support for those in need. Our mission revolves around sharing hope, nourishing lives, and reducing food waste, all while fostering a compassionate community that cares for one another.
We focus on four core charity programmes to fight hunger: Bread Run, Community Food Pack, School Goodie Bag, and Market Place. Through these programmes and our other initiatives, we have been able to touch the lives of thousands of beneficiaries each year, including underprivileged students, families in need, and individuals facing food insecurity.
By donating to Food from the Heart, you play a crucial role in helping us make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. Your contributions enable us to continue our food distribution efforts, ensuring that nutritious meals reach those who need them most and alleviating the struggles that come with food insecurity. Together, we can create a society where everyone has access to reliable, nourishing food, reducing hunger and promoting a better quality of life for all.
Yes, Food from the Heart is a registered IPC-Status Charity in Singapore (IPC000634).
Food from the Heart is an Institute of Public Character (IPC)-status food bank (IPC000634) and can issue tax deductions for cash donations only. Donations of S$50 and above are eligible for tax deduction. The tax-deductible rate is 2.5 times the donation amount.
Example: If you have made a S$100 donation to us, you will be eligible for a S$250 (2.5 times the donation amount) tax deduction for tax relief.
Tax deductions for your donations will be automatically reflected in your tax assessments.
Food from the Heart will issue a soft copy of the tax deduction receipt upon request. To make a request, kindly email info@foodheart.org with the following information:
Should you wish to receive a hard copy, kindly inform us accordingly.
Do note that you do not need to declare the donation amount in your income tax return, as tax deductions for qualifying donations are automatically reflected in your tax assessments based on the information from the IPC, such as the donor's name, date, and amount of donation on the tax deduction receipt.
If your donation is tax deductible, the post-donation receipt issued by Food from the Heart will indicate the words "Tax Deductible". Donors who do not provide the necessary details even after attempts for clarification will be treated as anonymous.
You have several options to contribute and support our mission of alleviating hunger in Singapore:
Embrace the power of giving by making an online cash donation to Food from the Heart, and be a beacon of hope for those less fortunate. With each cash donation made online, you enable us to cover essential operating costs and extend vital assistance to our beneficiaries in Singapore.
We welcome walk-in cash donations from Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Please note that we do not encourage cash donations via mail or any other methods.
Cheque donations can be made payable to ‘Food from the Heart’ and posted to us at our office address: 130 Joo Seng Road #03-01 Singapore 368357.
Yes, businesses in Singapore can indeed claim tax deductions for donations made to Food from the Heart, as we are an approved IPC. By making corporate donations to our IPC-status charity, businesses not only fulfil their corporate social responsibility but also enjoy tax benefits.
For companies or bodies of persons seeking to claim tax deductions, it is essential to provide their names and tax reference number to the IPCs when making their donations. And when donating through Food from the Heart, to ensure eligibility for tax deductions, both individuals and businesses must provide their identification number (e.g. NRIC/FIN/UEN) when making donations. This crucial information allows us to issue tax deduction receipts, enabling donors to claim tax benefits for their charitable contributions.
Yes, companies and bodies of persons can claim tax deductions for donations made to approved IPCs, including Food from the Heart.
Donations are generally considered non-deductible expenses as they are not incurred in the production of income. However, tax deductions are allowed for approved donations, including those made to IPCs to benefit the local community.
For donations made from 1 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2026, companies can claim a tax deduction of 2.5 times the amount of approved donations. To claim tax deductions on approved donations, companies are required to provide their Unique Entity Number (UEN) to the approved IPC. The approved donation amounts will be pre-filled based on information obtained from the IPCs, enhancing the filing experience.
When you make a donation to Food from the Heart, your contribution goes towards two key areas: purchasing food and covering operating expenses*, which cover the operating processes in place to ensure that safe-to-eat food gets delivered to our beneficiaries in a timely and sustained manner.
Purchasing Food: A significant portion of your donation is allocated to purchasing food items for our School Goodie Bag programme, which is fuelled entirely by cash donations, and to bolster our Community Food Pack programme and Community Shop initiative when there are not enough in-kind donations.. We carefully select nutritious and wholesome food options to include in our food packs, ensuring that those in need receive the sustenance they require. These food items range from staples like canned goods and cooking oil to rice and other essentials. By supporting our food purchase efforts, you are directly contributing to providing much-needed nourishment to underprivileged individuals and families in Singapore.
Operating Expenses: Operating expenses encompass various costs associated with running our charity and ensuring efficient food distribution. As an independent charity that does not receive regular government funding, we need your help to run these operations! Your support enables us to continue our mission of alleviating food insecurity in the community.
By donating to our food bank in Singapore, you are making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most. Your contribution helps us maintain a stable supply of essential food items, ensuring that underprivileged children, individuals, and families receive regular support. Additionally, the allocation of donations to operating expenses allows us to maintain efficient operations, guaranteeing that safe-to-eat food reaches our beneficiaries in a timely and sustained manner.
Every dollar you donate plays a vital role in sustaining our food distribution programmes and initiatives. Your kindness and support empower us to continue serving the community and nourishing the lives of those in need.
*If you're donating to a specific programme, 12.5% of your donation will cover our operating expenses.
Yes, Food from the Heart warmly welcomes in-kind donations to support those in need. We invite you to contribute non-perishable food items from our donation wish list to fill our food packs. You can conveniently deliver these items to our warehouse located at 130 Joo Seng Road #03-01, Singapore 368357.
Our warehouse gladly accepts in-kind food donations from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 6pm. If you find it challenging to deliver the items within this timeframe, we also have a food donation box placed outside our office, allowing you to drop off non-perishable food items even when our office is closed.
In addition to physical donations, some donors choose to order food through online grocery platforms like FairPrice and RedMart and arrange direct delivery to our office. This seamless process helps ensure that your contributions reach those in need promptly and efficiently.
With your generosity and support, we can continue to provide essential sustenance to low-income families, the elderly, and others facing food insecurity in Singapore.
