MISCELLANEOUS

Blessings in a Bag

This organisation collects donated items – from food, toys and books to electronics and even gift vouchers – at its donation drives and distributes them to low-opportunity, under-resourced people in Singapore. There’s a list of specific items for specific causes that you can browse through to see if you have what’s required for those in need.

315 Outram Road, #08-06A Tan Boon Liat Building

6699 6980 | blessingsinabag.co/matchmaking-blessings

Breast Cancer Foundation

BCF is dedicated to eradicating breast cancer as a life-threatening disease, and it also has a Men’s Support League. If this is a cause that touches your heart, email them to see how your items can help.

5 Stadium Walk, #04-03/08

6352 6560 | enquiries@bcf.org.sg | bcf.org.sg

Embassy of the Philippines

The Philippines is a country unfortunately more prone to natural disasters than many, often leaving its people in desperate situations in the aftermath. The country’s embassy in Singapore accepts donations, not only of food and medicine, but also books, machinery and other consumer goods.

20 Nassim Road | philippine-embassy.org.sg

Jamiyah Children’s Home

Run by Jamiyah Singapore, the Muslim Missionary Society, the Home houses children of all races and faiths from disadvantaged backgrounds. It accepts donations of groceries and other items, but do call in advance before bringing anything along. Check out their wishlist of items that would benefit them most at jch.jamiyah.org.sg/donations. Alternatively, you can give Jamiyah a call.

15 Guillemard Crescent

6344 9533 | jch_recep@jamiyah.org.sg jch.jamiyah.org.sg

Marymount Centre

Marymount Centre reaches out to vulnerable women and children in Singapore through its three residential homes and a crisis shelter. Give them a call if you’re planning an in-kind donation.

9 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh

6256 4440 | marymountctr.org.sg