Over 13,400 Families to Get Healthy Grocery Packs During Ramadan

More than 13,400 Malay/Muslim families will receive grocery packs containing items with whole grains and less sugar by end-March through a grocery distribution drive that encourages families to eat healthier.

- Chin Hui Shan

This is part of an initiative, which started on Feb 22, to encourage families to adopt healthier eating habits during the fasting month of Ramadan and beyond. Hari Raya Aidilfitri falls on March 31.

Over 12,900 Malay/Muslim families, including lower-income households, had received the packs at more than 70 locations by March 23.

The distribution in 2025 is an increase of about 3,000 from 2024, said Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information Rahayu Mahzam, who distributed 200 packs at Gek Poh Ville Community Club on March 23.

Items in the packs in 2025 all carry the Healthier Choice symbol and the products include lower-sodium salt and whole-grain brown rice.

"Year on year, we are hoping to provide more meaningful programmes for the residents as we use the Ramadan period to give out goodies to residents," said Ms Rahayu, who is an MP for Jurong GRC.