Dry food collection drive during Amavasya is a noble service – we seek blessings from our ancestors while serving those in need. If you are interested in joining this initiative, please join the below WhatsApp group. Do forward this message to your friends and family members who might have similar interests.
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Dry Food Collection Drive: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of this initiative?
Feeding the poor is one of the best service to the society.
SSSVSS aim is to conduct regular dry food collection drives and send these items to volunteer groups that prepare free meals so that needy families do not go hungry.
We have timed this initiative with Amavasya as this is a special time to seek blessings and guidance from our ancestors, as well as embark on spiritual activities (e.g. self-reflection, meditation, prayer) and volunteering activities (e.g. dry food collection) to uplift ourselves as well as everyone around us.
Currently, the dry food collections are sent by our volunteers to Krsna’s Free Meals (https://www.krsnasfreemeals.org/).
- What dry food items are collected?
Currently, we are only collecting two items, i.e. Raw Rice and Dhal.
- Are there any restrictions?
We only accept unopened, unexpired, dry/packaged food items with at least few weeks’ to expiry.
We do not accept fresh food, opened packages or those with expired dates.
- How much should I contribute?
Any contribution, as per your ability, is welcome. There is no minimum amount.
Every act of giving, no matter how big or small, will make a positive and sustainable supply of dry food that will go towards the free meals for families in need.
- How can I volunteer for this activity?
Please send your inquiries to Bro Venkat Puranam (+65 9721 7851).
- Where are the dry food collection points?
There are six collection areas around Singapore. Please reach out to the below-mentioned volunteers.
| ⭕Bukit BatokSmt Shantha (+65 9643 1323)Block 304, 03-65, Bukit Batok St 31, S650304 | ⭕BedokSmt Alpna Singhal (+65 9232 8981)Block 640, #16-61, Bedok Reservoir Rd, S410640 |
| ⭕SembawangSmt Vaishnavi (+65 9639 3649)Block 588B, #02-90, Montreal Drive, S752588 | ⭕SengkangSri Sivakumar (+65 8183 7047)Block 319B, #11-98, Anchorvale drive, S542319 |
| ⭕Tanjong Pagar Smt Vassanthi (+65 9239 4504)Block 1C, # 23-31, The Pinnacle@Duxton, Cantonment Road, S085301 | ⭕Toa PayohSmt Punitha Saravanan (+65 9639 0516)Blk 139A , #03- 40, Lorong 1A, S311139 |
- What is the schedule for the dry food collection?
Currently, the collection drive is done on a monthly basis. It falls on the first Saturday after Amavasya day, between 4pm and 6pm. If Amavasya falls on a Saturday, it will be on the same day as the collection day.
| Year- Krodhi | Amavasya Dates | Collection Dates(Saturdays 4PM to 6PM) |
| Simha | 02 Sep’24 | 07 Sep’24 |
| Kanya | 02 Oct’24 | 05 Oct’24 |
| Tula | 01 Nov’24 | 02 Nov’24 |
| Virchiga | 30 Nov’24 | 30 Nov’24 |
| Danur | 30 Dec’24 | 04 Jan’25 |
| Makara | 29 Jan’25 | 01 Feb’25 |
| Kumba | 27 Feb’25 | 01 Mar’25 |
| Meena | 29 Mar’25 | 29 Mar’25 |
| Year- Vishvavasu | ||
| Mesha | 27 Apr’25 | 02 May’25 |
| Vrishabha | 26 May’25 | 31 May’25 |
| Mithuna | 25 Jun’25 | 28 Jun’25 |
| Kataka | 24 Jul’25 | 26 Jul’25 |
| Simha | 22 Aug’25 | 23 Aug’25 |
| Kanya | 21 Sep’25 | 27 Sep’25 |
| Tula | 21 Oct’25 | 25 Oct’25 |
| Virchiga | 19 Nov’25 | 22 Nov’25 |
| Danur | 19 Dec’25 | 20 Nov’25 |
- Can I drop the dry food items directly to Krsna’s Free Meals if I miss the collection timings?
Yes, you can send your contributions directly. Refer to their website for opening hours (https://www.krsnasfreemeals.org/).
- Are dry food collection drives also held at events organised by SSSVSS?
Yes, dry food collections are part of our regular events including monthly bhajans. You can send your inquiries to Bro Venkat Puranam at (+65 9721 7851).
- Can I contribute cash or online payment for this seva?
We encourage dry food collections at present.
Alternatively, you can reach out to Sis Vaishnavi (+65 9639 3649) if you wish to contribute for Annadhanam or other aspects of events organised by SSSVSS.
