FairPrice to give Ramadan care packs to over 1,300 needy Muslim families from March 4

More than 1,300 needy Muslim families will be getting Ramadan care packs worth $40 each throughout the fasting month starting March 4.

The care packs, sponsored by the FairPrice Foundation, contain staples such as cereal, soya milk, tinned tuna and pitted dates, and will go towards ensuring the families have healthy and nutritious food for the pre-dawn meal.

The care packs were distributed at ITE College Central in Ang Mo Kio on March 4, and will continue for the entire month of Ramadan at all three ITE colleges. ITE College East is in Simei and ITE College West is in Choa Chu Kang.

Eligible families can also get the care packs at Mendaki Satellite Centres across the island.

On March 3, volunteers from the FairPrice Group and Mendaki prepared about 1,500 care packs for distribution. The initiative is part of efforts by the retail giant to support Singaporeans in need, said FairPrice Foundation general manager Jean Khong.

On March 6, another 200 care packs will be given out to needy Muslim families at a break-fast event as part of a tie-up between FairPrice and the National Trades Union Congress.