For some, the festive times like Christmas and the future Chinese New Year activities are a day for spring cleaning and getting rid of unnecessary things.
In response, some neighborhood organizations reported seeing a significant increase in gifts of used goods.
Another organizations like the Boys ‘ Brigade in Singapore, yet, said they face some difficulties.
It reported to CNA that it has raised about quarter of its donation goal this year.
” We have plenty corn … and instant pasta, but what we’re quick of are things like beverages, kosher canned food, cakes and cookies. But if we can have more of these funds, that would be beneficial to us”, said Mr Desmond Koh, senior director of Boys ‘ Brigade Singapore.
For this festive season, its participants, including students involved in the armed group, have prepared hampers that will go to 51, 185 beneficiaries this time – the highest amount that it has served.
However, the generosity does not have enough participants who can push to provide the hampers, which comprise items like wheat, canned foods and biscuits.
This spurred it to come up with a fresh strategy to make it more suitable for individuals: On-foot delivery.