- Where do we collect?
Toa Payoh: Toa Payoh Lorong 1 BLK 156A amphitheatre Singapore 311156
Tampines: Tampines Blk 506 (Outside Sheng siong)
Yishun: Blk 838 void deck (opp Khatib mrt)
Yew Tee: Blk 625 Choa Chu Kang St 625 (5 min from Yew Tee MRT)
Chinatown: Chinatown amphitheater, beside Block 5 Banda Street
Lavender: Sheltered multipurpose hall @ 466 Crawford Lane
- What time is the collection?
Toa Payoh Lorong 1 BLK 156A amphitheatre – THURS/SAT 6.30pm
Tampines Blk 506 (outside Sheng siong) – SAT 530pm
Yishun Blk 838 void deck (opp Khatib mrt ) – THUR/SAT 5.30pm
Blk 625 Choa Chu Kang St 625 (5min from Yew Tee MRT) – TUE 6pm
Chinatown amphitheater, beside Block 5 Banda Street – 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month (subject to change in the future), 6pm
Lavender, Sheltered multipurpose hall @ 466 Crawford Lane – TUES & THURS – 9am
- How do I get there?
Toa Payoh: From Toa Payoh MRT, walk to exit D and take escalator up. Turn Left before Toa Payoh Methodist church and walk through blk 154 past the playground and you’re there)
Tampines: From Tampines MRT, walk towards the bus interchange and turn right towards cash converter. Cross the traffic light that is right in front of cash converter and continue walking straight and you will see Sheng Siong on the right. And the collection is right in front of sheng Siong
4. What is this for?
Bakes will be distributed to the elderly and low-income families
5. How do I register for the giveaway?
No need for prior registration, just turn up at the location at the appointed time. Distribution is on first come first served basis
6. Is the food halal?
Muslims and vegetarians can consider non-meat buns
7. Is the food vegetarian?
All our non-meat buns contain no pork, no lard and are suitable for vegetarians. But they may contain eggs.
8. How many days can I keep the food for?
We collect the buns a day prior to distribution from bakeries and home bakers. Please consume within 2-3 days as they don’t contain preservatives.
9. How many buns/bakes can I collect?
You can collect a maximum of 6 buns. If you need more, you’ll have to wait till the end when everyone has collected in case there are leftovers. But no guarantee.
10. Is it free?
Yes, it is free, but please only take what you need and you can collect a maximum of 6 buns. If you need more, you’ll have to wait till the end when everyone has collected in case there are leftovers.
11. Who are the beneficiaries, how do u filter them to know they are truly needy?
We reach out to Senior Activity Centres, Family service centres, charities like Lion Befrienders, Medical Social workers and CCs to identify those who may appreciate some bakes/buns.
For Homebakers:
12) What types of bakes are preferred and what portion/amount is appropriate?
-No amount is too small. Most Bakers will donate around 30 portions of cakes/buns
-All bakes are welcome (eg. Muffins, banana bread, bread) preferably lower in sugar/oil as many are elderly with health issues
-We would advised on a no pork no lard recipe for the convenience of our Muslims recipients
13) How to package the bakes?
You may package them individually or, if you’re reducing the use of plastic, you may place all the bakes into a big bag and we will portion it out accordingly.
14.) After baking, who do you pass the bakes to?
Kindly pm @anneneo on telegram or send us a message via IG/Fb and we will connect you with the volunteer-in-charge of the distribution at your preferred location and you may arrange the logistics with him/her.
The Giving Collective 