Impact
Food for All
A meal-packaging project, Food for All is tackling the hidden hunger crisis faced by urban minorities in Kuala Lumpur. It educates children on healthy eating and delivers nutritious meals to childcare centres in the region. Food for All has helped over 400 families to end hunger and improve nutrition.
Problem Statement
Vulnerable groups such as growing children and the elderly population from low income groups generally do not pay much attention to their dietary needs. It is not surprising therefore that studies have shown that these groups are highly deficient in iron, calcium and vitamin B among other nutrients. This could lead to a range of problems such as malnutrition (i.e. stunted growth in children, underweight, overweight cases) and other significant health problems. The Food for All Project helps to address this social problem within the Malaysian community.
Objectives
This project supports and promotes the wellbeing and health of disadvantaged people, reduce socio-economic disparities and enhance the welfare of neglected children.
Outcome Desired:
- Urban minorities in Kuala Lumpur receive Food For All suspended meals.
- Young professionals work with local partners and connect with urban minorities to increase access to staple foods among the needy.
- Young professionals work with children’s homes, soup kitchens or homeless children to educate and empower.
- All contributors share the mindset that eradicating hunger is a community responsibility.
