The campaign encourages those who are struggling financially to reach out for help without fear or shame by displaying a white flag in front of their home as a sign that they need immediate assistance.
The list below is the 8th to be published by FMT. The earlier lists are at: >> Part 1 >> Part 2 >> Part 3 >> Part 4 >> Part 5 >> Part 6 >> Part 7.
Latest additions to the list:
1. FoodBank.Digital
This programme is currently only available for families in Peninsular Malaysia to apply and each household can only apply once a month.
Individuals can apply for themselves or for someone else. Please fill in the recipient’s information accurately. Food items will be delivered within 2-3 working days.
Apply here: https://www.foodbank.digital/apply/
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/foodbank.digital/
2. Órale’s Essentials Bank
Órale, a restaurant in Damansara Uptown, has launched the #OraleQuesa food bank for those in need. Drop by the restaurant if you need help.
For more information: Twitter @ushardaniele
3. #OpsHarapan2.1
This organisation is run by volunteers whose aim is to support 2,000 families from among the urban poor in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor as well as provide targetted assistance in Kelantan, Johor, and Pahang.
Donations can also be made to Kelab #OpsHarapan CIMB Bank 800 903 6921.
For more information, contact: 013-9201881 (CW) or 012-3860514 (Christine)
4. Hanya’s Food Bank
Hanya is a clothing company that has set up a food bank to support those in need in Kedah. The food bank is located at Petronas Jalan Tanjung Bendahara.
With every RM50 box purchased, Hanya will match with another box to contribute to the food bank. Each food box consists of basic food essentials and facemasks.
For more information: Instagram @shophanya
5. HungerHurts Malaysia
HungerHurts Malaysia is a youth organisation that aims to eradicate poverty in Southeast Asia.
HungerHurts’ Covid Aid was launched in response to the White Flag movement, by answering urgent calls from individuals and their families across Peninsular Malaysia & Sabah.
The organisation received an overwhelming response of 300 requests in two days when it started its Covid Aid campaign online. It has temporarily closed requests in order to process the existing applications and ensure the necessary aid is channelled to those in need.
For more information: Twitter @HungerHurtsMY
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