Chan (in green) with his teammates, (from left) Faris Faridudin, Kong and Kim, at the kEATchen Food Bank initiative. Photos: kEATchen Food Bank
When Ivan Chan’s friend asked him for help about two months ago because he couldn’t afford to buy milk for his baby, it really struck Chan.
His friend lost his job during the first movement control order in March last year and has been without a job since. Despite being educated, he wasn’t able to get another job because he works in a niche industry. His wife has also just given birth.
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Purposed to help the poor
Chan (in green) with his teammates, (from left) Faris Faridudin, Kong and Kim, at the kEATchen Food Bank initiative. Photos: kEATchen Food Bank
Recipients observing SOPs while queueing to collect food from the food bank.
Happy smiles of gratitude from the food bank's young recipients.
The pigeonholes where the food items are placed for collection.
The pigeonholes with dual openings enable contactless distribution of food items to the poor.
Volunteers place the food items into the pigeonholes from inside the premises.
A grateful recipient of the food bank bringing her essential food items home.
According to Chan, all are welcome at the food bank and they don't turn away anyone who is in need.
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