Singapore Launches Warm Meal Program for Low-Income Residents
A program has been launched in Singapore to provide meal credits, equivalent to approximately $394, to 3,000 low-income residents for one year. This initiative, a collaboration between OCBC Bank and the North East Community Development Council, aims to alleviate food costs and foster family bonding.
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