Spreading festive cheer the healthier way

The former pest control worker receives about $250 in financial assistance from a Catholic church every month, but still finds it difficult to cover his expenses sometimes.

He got some relief yesterday when volunteers presented him with a festive pack filled with food items such as canned tuna, oats, biscuits and noodles.Each pack includes 12 healthier food choice options to help raise awareness of the importance of a healthier diet among lower-income families. The bags are being distributed as part of North West Community Development Council's annual WeCare @ North West - Service Weeks event, which is now into its seventh year.

Yesterday, about 40 employees from Keppel Group joined 34 students from Republic Polytechnic to distribute festive packs and red packets to about 330 low-income families living in rental units in Gambas.Education Minister Ong Ye Kung, who was guest of honour at the event, said he was heartened to see familiar faces among the volunteers. Mr Ong is also an MP for Sembawang GRC, which includes the Gambas ward.

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