The FairPrice Foundation was established in 2008 as FairPrice Group's philanthropic arm. It serves the poor and needy, aims to strengthen collective efforts to deepen community bonds, and champion workers' welfare, especially when it comes to everything food.
FairPrice Foundation at a glance
Founded in
2008
Received
$178 million
in donations from FairPrice Group to support the vulnerable
Serving the
Poor and Needy
Our Social Mission
Guided by the philosophy to do well in order to do good for the community, the FairPrice Foundation’s focus is to provide a better life for the community. The Foundation focuses its giving on three strategic thrusts – the poor and needy, community bonding, and advancing workers’ welfare. Since 2008, FairPrice Foundation has disbursed more than $120 million that has gone towards benefiting the community.
Community Impact
FairPrice Foundation works with over 150 beneficiary organisations every year to improve lives within the community. Its efforts are aimed at providing food security for the poor and needy in Singapore, deepening community bonds and improving worker welfare, especially when it comes to everything food.
Tackling food waste with the Community Fridge Restock Initiative
We take steps to ensure that imperfect produce does not go to waste. Instead of throwing these fruits and vegetables away and contributing to one of Singapore's biggest waste streams, we help imperfect edibles get a second chance through the Community Fridge Restock Initiative.
Volunteers help to stock almost 20 community fridges weekly with rescued fruits and vegetables from stores, which enables the poor and needy to have access to fresh produce. Since 2023, the initiative has saved one tonne of fruits and vegetables monthly – which can feed at least 2,100 individuals.
Ren Ci Hospital
Established in 1994, Ren Ci Hospital provides affordable medical, nursing, and rehabilitative care to the elderly and underprivileged in Singapore regardless of background, race, or religion. FairPrice Foundation has been a long-time supporter of Ren Ci Hospital’s Patient Care Programme - through the programme, funds that are disbursed go towards assisting the nursing care needs of destitute patients.
Food from the Heart
Food from the Heart (FFTH) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to combating hunger and providing aid to those who need it most. Since its founding in 2003, it has reached out to over 60,000 beneficiaries in Singapore. FairPrice Foundation is the main sponsor of FFTH’s Clean Plate Campaign, a programme to reduce food waste and feed the needy.
Community Chest
As Singapore’s cornerstone for caring and sharing, Community Chest has rallied the community in service of the nation’s vulnerable and needy since 1983. FairPrice Foundation collaborated with Community Chest to support the programmes and initiatives of the social service agencies it works with, such as the Heartstrings Buy and Community Chest Charity TV Show donation drives.
FairPrice Group Community Block Parties
FairPrice Group’s Community Block Parties were first launched during National Day 2023 to bring together heartland residents in celebration of festive occasions and provide Singaporeans with an opportunity to support the vulnerable. Through the initiative, FairPrice Foundation has worked with FairPrice Group to provide needy heartland residents with donations of daily essentials.
The Boys' Brigade in Singapore
The Boys' Brigade is the world's first uniformed organisation for youth. In 1930, the first Singapore Company was founded and since then they have been focused on nurturing youths based on Christian values. Since 2000, FairPrice has been a stalwart partner of the Boys Brigade's Share-A-Gift Project, which rallies the public to donate food hampers to more than 40,000 beneficiaries during the Christmas season.
Awards
FairPrice Foundation is honoured to be recognised for its efforts to keep daily essentials within reach for all in Singapore.
National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre
Champion of Good
Community Chest
Community Chest Awards - Platinum Awards
People's Association
People's Association Community Spirit (PACS) Awards - Excellence Award
26 SEP 2024
Sponsorship & Grants
Through its partnerships, FairPrice Foundation is committed to keeping daily essentials within reach for all in Singapore. The evaluation of the programmes and projects it undertakes ensures that the partners it works with share its mission of supporting the poor and needy with daily essentials, community bonding and worker welfare.
Contact Us
All requests for sponsorship should be submitted via our Online Request Form.
Find out more about grant eligibility here.
