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The Hunger Report is back! Supported by The Food Bank Singapore and Tolaram, The Hunger Report Part II: Targeting Specific Needs in the Wake of COVID-19 is the second iteration of a nationally representative study on food insecurity in Singapore released in 2020. Two years on, we investigate the impact of the pandemic on the food situation of previously identified food-insecure households. By administering a Needs Toolkit, this report explores rendering targeted interventions in line with the family’s specific needs. Read more about our recommendations for autonomy and ecosystem partnerships in food support and download the full report.
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Refresh your memories and take a look at The Hunger Report: An In-Depth Look at Food Insecurity in Singapore, a documentation of the extent, severity, causes and consequences of food insecurity in the local context. Delve into the lived experiences and profiles of food-insecure households in Singapore and download the full report.
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“The findings from this report have validated The Food Bank Singapore’s on-the-ground sentiments that in a time of
chaos and crisis, people seek comfort in consuming what they prefer. Through these times, they still wish to be accorded the respect to be able to make their own choices.”
– Nichol Ng, co-founder of the Food Bank Singapore
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“Access to food is a basic physiological need and if we can infuse innovations in the food support ecosystem while respecting values such as dignity and autonomy, we can magnify positive social change.”
– Dalvin Sidhu, LCSI Programme Manager
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With the belief that technology can create meaningful impact, Rayner Loi founded Lumitics (formerly known as Good For Food), a startup that uses innovation to empower restaurants and businesses to manage food waste. Read how his reflections on food insecurity and food waste in Singapore inspired him on his journey in this #throwback Social Space article.
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Singapore's social impact sector has come a long way, but there is always room for improvement. Whether it's tackling a misalignment in social support services, or thinking up long-term solutions for volunteering systems, Solve n+1’s Rena Tang highlights the need for purpose driven partnerships in this article.
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The Lien Centre was proud to host a #SocialConversation virtual event last month for the launch of Sir Michael Barber's latest book, "Accomplishment". Together with Ashoka's Sumitra Pasupathy, Barber shared how even big, audacious goals can be realised in the social impact and philanthropic space. Watch the recap here.
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