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Published: 24 October 2025, Friday
What often comes to mind when we think about supporting a cause is making a financial contribution. Yet giving is not limited to money alone. In-kind donations help make community support possible by extending generosity through non-cash contributions that help meet everyday needs.
Small gestures, such as setting aside extra groceries to donate to food drives or organising community food collections, are practical ways to encourage in-kind donations and nurture a culture of giving within the community.
In-kind donations, also known as gifts-in-kind, refer to non-cash contributions such as food, goods, or services made to a non-profit organisation. These gifts or gestures can come from anyone, whether you are giving as an individual or as part of a business, institution, or organisation.
For non-profit organisations like Food from the Heart, in-kind donations are often received as food items that help ensure a steady and reliable supply for distribution.
The following are examples of what you can contribute as in-kind donations during food donation drives:
In-kind donations are, in many ways, as good as cash. They help non-profits stretch their resources and continue their mission of delivering consistent, reliable, and sustainable support for families and individuals across the community.
Whether during big celebrations or the everyday moments in between, there is always space to give.
The most meaningful charities to support are often the ones that connect with your own values. You might feel passionate about helping families through food donation drives, supporting children’s education, or contributing to community healthcare. Perhaps there's a cause that has made a difference in your own life, inspiring you to give others the same sense of care and hope.
Finding a cause that speaks to you adds genuine meaning to the act of giving. It bridges personal joy with a sense of purpose, allowing your kindness to grow into something that continues to uplift others
You can make your next celebration more purposeful by asking or encouraging guests for charity donations in lieu of gifts.
Weddings, for instance, are a beautiful opportunity to do this, especially for couples who feel they already have enough. Your child’s birthday can also be the perfect time to encourage giving instead of receiving gifts, helping them see how kindness can make celebrations even more special.
Organisations and institutions can embrace the same idea by turning events into donation drives, collecting surplus goods (e.g., canned foods or rice) or other useful items for community programmes.
What these gestures do is add deeper meaning to every celebration, turning joyful moments into opportunities to share kindness.
Community support can continue throughout the year, with families and small groups giving in practical, everyday ways.
If you are wondering where to donate food in Singapore, you can have your online purchases delivered to Food from the Heart’s office at 130 Joo Seng Road, #03-01, Singapore 368357. For physical drop-offs, items can be placed in the donation box located outside our office.
Visit our In-Kind Donation page for full details on accepted food items, donation box locations, and other ways you can make a lasting impact.
