Food is a basic human right, but not everyone has equal access to healthy, nutritious food. Fortunately in Singapore, if you need food to eat, there are places available that you can go to for a free meal.
Background
From time to time, various websites publish a list of places that you can get free meals. The trouble is that these articles usually copy from previous lists, or take the information from websites, both of which are not updated. I decided to put together a list that I will update on a regular basis. I do this either by contacting the organisations directly, or by personally going to these places to eat a free meal. If you would like to add a place to this list, you may use the contact form below.
This list does not include organisations that deliver free meals to those in need. This is an important role they play, because some people are food insecure due to being unable to physically go to places that provide food, and cannot afford food delivery. However, that is not the purpose of this list.
This list also does not include soup kitchens that provide free meals only to a specific group of people. This is important because it ensures that the meals provided — which are usually funded by donations — go towards the target group of people that need the help. However, this is also not the purpose of this list.
The purpose of this list is to provide an updated list of places where anyone who wants a free meal can drop by and have one.
Where you can get free meals in Singapore (Verified)
1. Krsna’s Free Meals ✅
16 Veerasamy Road, Singapore 207324
Opening hours: Daily
Breakfast: 6.30am to 9.00am
Lunch: 11.15am to 2.30pm
Cuisine: Indian vegetarian
Restrictions: None
Notes:
– Only takeaway available.
– No utensils provided.
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Last updated: 19 Nov 2022
2. The Singapore Buddhist Lodge ✅
17-19 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239329
Opening hours: Daily
Breakfast: 7.00am to 9.30am
Lunch: 11.30am to 2.30pm
Dinner: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Cuisine: Chinese vegetarian
Restrictions: None
Notes:
– The hall is located at Basement 1.
– You need to wash your utensils and crockery.
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Last updated: 19 Nov 2022
3. Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Temple
8 Jalan Bukit Merah Road, Singapore 169541
Opening hours: Daily
Breakfast: 7.00am to 8.00am
Lunch: 11.00am to 3.00pm
Dinner: 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Restrictions: Appropriate attire must be worn. It is advised you bring a shirt or cloth to fully cover your head before entering. You also need to remove your footwear
Allowed:
* Fully covered head (with cloth),
* Saree
* Formal attire (long-sleeved)
* Shorts (up to knee)
* Jeans
Not allowed:
* Head covered with hoodie
* Head covered with cap
* Short skirt
* Sports leggings
* Half-covered head
* Sleeveless dresses
* Sleeveless t-shirts
* Extreme shorts
Cuisine: To be determined
Last updated: 30 Nov 2022
4. Gurdwara Pardesi Khalsa Dharmak Diwan
9 Lorong 29 Geylang, #03-01, Singapore 388065
Opening hours: Daily
Lunch: 11.00am to 12.00pm
Dinner: 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Restrictions: Appropriate attire must be worn. It is advised you bring a shirt or cloth to fully cover your head before entering. You also need to remove your footwear
Allowed:
* Fully covered head (with cloth),
* Saree
* Formal attire (long-sleeved)
* Shorts (up to knee)
* Jeans
Not allowed:
* Head covered with hoodie
* Head covered with cap
* Short skirt
* Sports leggings
* Half-covered head
* Sleeveless dresses
* Sleeveless t-shirts
* Extreme shorts
Cuisine: To be determined
Last updated: 30 Nov 2022
5. Sri Krishna Mandir
9 Lorong 29 Geylang, #04-02, Singapore 388065
Opening hours: Sunday 9.00pm to 10.00pm
Cuisine: Indian vegetarian
Restrictions: Please remove your footwear before entering.
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Last updated: 30 Nov 2022
6. Gurdwara Sahib Yishun
601 Yishun Ring Rd, Singapore 768684
Opening hours: Mon to Wed, Fri to Sat
Breakfast: 7.00am to 10.30am
Lunch: 12.00pm to 3.00pm
Dinner: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
Restrictions: Appropriate attire must be worn. It is advised you bring a shirt or cloth to fully cover your head before entering. You also need to remove your footwear
Allowed:
* Fully covered head (with cloth),
* Saree
* Formal attire (long-sleeved)
* Shorts (up to knee)
* Jeans
Not allowed:
* Head covered with hoodie
* Head covered with cap
* Short skirt
* Sports leggings
* Half-covered head
* Sleeveless dresses
* Sleeveless t-shirts
* Extreme shorts
Cuisine: To be determined
Last updated: 17 Dec 2022
Checked:
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple ❌
288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840
Notes:
– This place used to give out free meals, but not at the moment.
Last updated: 19 Nov 2022
To be verified:
The following places have yet to be verified. Once verified, I will add them to the list above.
The Central Sikh Temple
2 Towner Road, Singapore 327804
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1259 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534795
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha
90/92 Wilkie Road
Gurdwara Khalsa Dharmak Sabha
18 Niven Road
Gurdwara Katong Sri Guru Nanak Satsang Sabha
17 Wilkinson Road
To submit a place for this list, please use the following form:
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