Rescued baked goods draw long queues at Fernvale
A second chance.
Food Rescue Sengkang (FRSK) has been organizing a Sunset Bread Rescue to combat food wastage, by rescuing unsold baked goods and distributing them to the community. Volunteers collect unsold bread, cakes and pastries every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday that would otherwise be discarded. The rescued items are shared with the community, as evidenced by the queues of people eagerly waiting to collect the bread.
By rescuing food, FRSK aims to reduce food wastage and help families stretch their grocery budgets further. Founded in 2019, the organization's goal is to save food before it becomes waste.
FRSK also runs an Ugly Fruits and Vegetables Pasar, giving imperfect fruits and vegetables a second chance. The group sorts out the food and distributes it to those in need, such as elderly homes, shelters, soup kitchens, and welfare organizations. They claim to have very little leftovers, as they collaborate closely with these organizations to ensure food reaches the appropriate recipients.
Each person or household is allowed to collect a bag or trolley worth of food during the distribution. The website provides a disclaimer, advising customers to use their own judgment when consuming the food.
In 2024, FRSK rescued an impressive 956,000kg of food and served over 309,000 families.
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