Singapore is an expensive city but did you know that you can get free food up to 3 times a day at several locations? Most of these are charitable and religious organisations that cater to the underprivileged. Still, many do not ask you to register or share any personal details before you sit down and enjoy a delicious meal.
Here are the best places in Singapore to get free food, no strings attached.
1. Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society
Since 1978, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society has run four Free Meal Centres, and serves over 55,000 vegetarian-friendly meals annually. Operating on donations, it ensures no one in need goes hungry by offering wholesome, accessible free food to the underprivileged. It operates a Meals on Wheels programme to reach as many people as possible.
HKMs centres, located in Singapore’s heartlands, are volunteer-driven, promoting inclusivity and community welfare. By providing consistent meals, Thye Hua Kwan supports vulnerable individuals, reinforcing food security through public generosity and fundraising efforts.
1 North Bridge Road, High Street Centre, #03-33, Singapore 179094
+65 6337 1201
Mon to Thu: 9am – 6pm
Fri: 9am – 5.30pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
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2. Central Sikh Gurdwara Board
The Central Sikh Temple offers free vegetarian lunches daily, serving thousands annually. Open to everyone, this donation-funded initiative reflects the Sikh values of generosity, encouraging contributions to sustain operations.
It provides a welcoming space where all are nourished without judgment, making it a key resource for those needing meals. The community-driven service strengthens social bonds through shared free food.
2 Towner Road, Central Sikh Gurdwara, Singapore 327804
+65 6299 3855
Daily: 6am – 8pm
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3. Singapore Buddhist Lodge
The Singapore Buddhist Lodge serves thousands of free vegetarian meals yearly to all, including the homeless and foreign workers. They cover breakfast, lunch and dinner, and this donation-funded initiative ensures dignity by asking no questions.
Visitors are encouraged to donate if they are able, sustaining the programme’s compassionate mission. Reflecting Buddhist values, it’s a vital resource for the needy, operating daily to provide nourishing free food in a welcoming environment. You can donate to a range of their food-related initiatives here.
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17-19 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239329
+65 6737 2630
Daily: 7am to 7pm
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4. Krsna’s Free Meals
Krsna’s Free Meals, a volunteer-run soup kitchen, has distributed over 1 million breakfast and lunch meals to migrant workers and those in need. Focusing on a home-cooked style of food, it spreads love through nutritious meals, serving communities with compassion.
Operating daily, it relies on donations and volunteer support to maintain its impactful outreach of free food, particularly for vulnerable groups. The meals are not distributed at any fixed address but instead at various locations where there are migrant worker dormitories.
20 Veerasamy Road, Singapore 207327
+65 9105 6343
Daily: 6.30am – 9am & 11am to 2.30pm
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5. Free Food for All (FFFA)
This IPC-registered charity provides free halal meals to all, and has served over 500,000 meals since 2015. Initiatives include community fridges, ready-to-eat meal pouches, and kids’ breakfast programmes, targeting low-income families.
FFFA focuses its efforts on the elderly, disabled, and financially distressed. It has collaborated with partners like RedMart and SG Food Rescue to reduce waste by redistributing surplus food. It fosters community spirit, operating on donations to ensure nutritious, accessible meals.
60 Kaki Bukit Place, Eunos Techpark, #05-07, Singapore 415979
+65 6530 3661
Mon to Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: Closed
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6. Sri Krishna Mandir (Food For Life Programme)
The Sri Krishna Mandir’s Welfare Society’s Food For Life programme has been running since 2003. It serves thousands of vegetarian meals annually, guided by Hare Krishna principles.
Open to all, it provides nutritious food to the underprivileged through volunteer efforts. There are currently plans to expand its free food initiative, including the construction of a larger dining hall. This initiative supports those in need, offering a reliable food source with a focus on inclusivity.
No. 9 Lorong 29 Geylang, #03-02, Singapore 388065
+65 6250 2280
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7. Anna Lakshmi Restaurant
Anna Lakshmi Restaurant’s volunteer-run buffet isn’t the same as the others on this list – it runs as a pay-as-you-wish system. It is known for the delicious vegetarian Indian buffet which is enjoyed by thousands every year.
Diners pay what they can, supporting the mission to feed all. Popular among Indian cuisine lovers, it offers a community-driven dining experience, relying on goodwill to sustain operations. This inclusive model ensures accessibility, making it a unique food hub for those seeking affordable, quality meals in a culturally rich setting.
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8. Food from the Heart
Food from the Heart is an IPC-status food bank that redistributes surplus food, serving nearly 64,000 beneficiaries yearly through programmes like Bread Run and School Goodie Bag. Founded in 2003 by Henry and Christine Laimer, it partners with schools and charities to support the underprivileged, focusing on children and the elderly.
It does not operate as a walk-in centre but aids registered beneficiaries. This creates a more systematic approach to combat food waste and insecurity while engaging community collaboration.
130 Joo Seng Road #03-01, Singapore 368357
+65 6280 4483
Daily: 9am – 6pm
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9. Food Rescue Groups
SG Food Rescue redistributes thousands of surplus meals yearly from events, bakeries, and restaurants, preventing waste. Participants join social media groups for alerts about quick pickups, ensuring fresh food reaches the underprivileged.
This community-driven initiative partners with other charitable organisations to promote sustainability and rapid response, supporting those in need while reducing Singapore’s 800,000 tonnes of annual food waste.
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10. Willing Hearts
Willing Hearts, an IPC-registered soup kitchen, delivers about 10,000 free meals daily to the needy and marginalised, totalling millions annually. Run mostly by volunteers, it prepares and distributes meals islandwide, supporting the underprivileged with no special skills required for participation.
Funded by donations, it also offers other support services, ensuring consistent aid for vulnerable communities.
No. 1 Lorong J Telok Kurau (entrance via Joo Chiat Place)
+65 6476 5822 / 1800 222 0000
Daily: 5am – 5pm
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