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At Food from the Heart, your giving carries both immediate and lasting impact. As an Institute of Public Character (IPC) status food charity based in Singapore, we are recognised for ensuring that every contribution is channelled into alleviating food insecurity by providing reliable, consistent, and sustainable food support for those in need. When you give, you not only nourish lives but also benefit from donation tax relief in Singapore.
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 our five core programmes: Bread Run, Community Food Pack, Community Shop, School Goodie Bag, and Market Place. Through these programmes and our other initiatives, we have been able to touch the lives of tens 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 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, and promoting a better quality of life for all.
Yes, Food from the Heart is a registered IPC-Status Charity in Singapore (IPC000634).
In Singapore, donations that qualify for tax deductions include cash gifts, publicly listed shares, approved artefacts, land or buildings, and certain sponsorships made to IPCs. Special schemes also extend deductions to selected overseas humanitarian causes and family office philanthropy.
Tax-deductible donations in Singapore include:
It's important to note that not all charities are IPCs, and only donations made to approved IPCs, like Food from the Heart, are eligible.
You have several options to contribute and support our mission of alleviating food insecurity 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 the 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.
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.
Your donation will be automatically reflected as a tax deduction in your tax assessment. You will not need to declare the donation amount on your income tax return.
Food from the Heart will issue a digital copy of the tax deduction receipt upon request. To make a request, kindly email donations@foodheart.org or contact us here with the following information:
Should you wish to receive a printed copy, kindly inform us accordingly.
If your donation qualifies for tax deduction, the receipt issued by Food from the Heart will clearly state "Tax Deductible." Donors who do not provide the necessary details, even after attempts to clarify, will be considered anonymous.
Yes. Payroll giving allows donations to be deducted directly from your wages, while GIRO enables regular transfers from your bank account. When you provide your NRIC or FIN at the point of donation, these contributions are automatically reflected in your tax assessment.
Yes, businesses in Singapore can 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 individuals seeking to claim tax deductions, it is essential to provide your full name, identification number or tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/FIN/UEN) to us when making the donation. This crucial information allows us to issue tax deduction receipt, 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.
Anonymous donations are always welcomed with gratitude, but they cannot be recorded for tax deduction without donor details. If identification such as NRIC, FIN, or UEN is not provided, the contribution will be treated as anonymous, even after follow-up attempts.
Tax deductions are generally given only for the portion of a donation that goes beyond any benefits received. For example, if a donor receives gifts or privileges in return, the deductible amount is the difference between the donation and the value of those benefits. However, when benefits are deemed to have no commercial value, the full donation may still qualify.
Your donations are channelled into two main areas: purchasing food for our School Goodie Bag, Community Food Pack and Community Shop programmes, and covering operating expenses to ensure safe and timely food delivery. Every dollar goes into sustaining our mission, and fulfilling our shared purpose of sharing hope and nourishing lives.
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 lower-income families, the elderly, and others facing food insecurity in Singapore.
