Find out the full list of food banks that are available throughout Malaysia that you can contribute to during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you or someone you know are struggling to make ends meet, do refer them to the nearest food banks. Remember, you’re not alone in this fight! #KitaJagaKita
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives in many ways. Many of us have lost loved ones from the pandemic, as cases continue to rise. Even our health system is struggling to cope with the number of patients wheeling in every day.
On top of that, many people are struggling to put food on the table. But it’s during this time of crisis that we see the true kind-heartedness of Malaysians. Let’s support the #BenderaPutih movement and #TengokJiranKita to help those in need, especially if you’re able to do.
If you’re looking for help (don’t need to feel malu, just reach out!) or you want to help others, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of food banks available in Malaysia. Click the links provided to contact them and to learn more about each organisations’ food bank initiative.
Alternatively, you can also visit the #KitaJagaKita website and the Sambal SOS website for food bank locations nearest to you.
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NATIONWIDE
1. BIG Pharmacy
BIG Pharmacy has started a food bank at 24 selected outlets around the country. Visit them if you are need of food and groceries, or if you’re looking to help you can drop off essential foodstuffs there.
2. Cheka Movement
This is a charity organisation operated by four young people that has fed more than 1,000 families-in-need through food distribution. They have representatives in various towns around the country to help deliver food aid.
3. Food Aid Foundation
More than a million kilograms of surplus food from the country’s supply chain has been rescued and channelled to those in need since this not-for-profit NGO was established in 2013. They accept food donations and cash donations.
4. Hotel Sentral
Five Hotel Sentral locations (Kuala Lumpur, Georgetown, Johor Bahru, Kuantan, and Melaka), as well as Tok Aman Bali Beach Resort in Kelantan, will be hosting a food bank for those in need. They also accept food donations.
5. Kechara Soup Kitchen
One of the soup kitchen pioneers in the country, more than 16,000 individuals from Kechara have been providing food, medical services, and welfare assistance to the homeless and urban poor. They are accepting cash donations and food drop-offs.
6. Malakat Grocer
Those without jobs or loss of income can visit the Infaq Corner at Malakat Grocer stores in Melaka and the Klang Valley to take what they need. Shoppers can also buy items at Malakat and donate them to the corner.
7. Ninso
Budget store Ninso is has started a food bank programme until 31 July 2021 at its outlets in the Klang Valley, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, and Sarawak. They may extend the programme as they have done so before.
8. Petronas petrol station
Since last year, 48 participating Petronas stations house food banks, with essential foods ready for those in need. Those interested may also drop off non-perishable food items to these select Petronas stations.
9. Refuge for Refugees
Since the pandemic began, this NGO has fed more than 80,000 people and 12,000 families. Refuge for Refugees is aiming to raise RM200,000 to support 3,500 families with food aid during these tough times.
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10. The Lost Food Project
This not-for-profit organisation collects over 10 tonnes of surplus food weekly for distribution to its 55+ charity partners and B40 PPR programmes, such as soup kitchens, food banks, and families in need. They are currently running a COVID-19 appeal for donations.
11. What A Waste
What A Waste is another organisation that collects surplus food to be given to the public and B40 group through a monthly meal subscription. You can be a food donor or request food through their What A Waste (WaW) App.
12. Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia
The Yayasan Food Bank gathers surplus food and redistributes it to selected B40 communities, charity homes, welfare centres, and PPRTs. If you’re looking to help, you can donate to the Covid-19 Food Aid Mission emergency fund.
KLANG VALLEY (KUALA LUMPUR & SELANGOR)
13. Annalakshmi Vegetarian Restaurant
Annalakshmi Restaurant is working together with the Shivanjali Trust to provide lunch and basic necessitates for those in need. Visit their Facebook page to find out upcoming food distribution dates and locations in the Klang Valley.
14. BMS Organics
You can donate food items at specified bins located at five of this organic food store’s locations – 1Utama, Petaling, Puchong Jaya, Central Point, and Setia City Mall. Muhibbah FoodBank will then distribute the food donations to families-in-need.
15. Baan Thai
Those in the Cheras area within 10km of Baan Thai restaurant can reach out to them for essential food delivery. The restaurant continually seeks food donations.
16. Dimsumas
This restaurant hosts a food bank at their premises in Puchong and has been feeding those in need with free packs of food on weekdays. Check their Facebook for timings and their location if you wish to drop off essentials at the food bank.
17. Elews Mart
Elewsmart, owned by Ustaz Ebit Lew, not only has grocery items available at affordable prices but also has food banks available at all its 22 stores across the Klang Valley.
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18. Free Makan
This initiative by Brickfields Asia College distributes food aid and grocery packs to poor families. You can help by donating or contact them if you know of families that require assistance.
19. Happy Bank
Happy Bank is a non-profit volunteer-based organisation aiming to raise RM100,000 to help those in need regardless of nationality. They also provide professional mental health support through the Minda Over Matter initiative. If you want to help or are seeking help, check their locations on Facebook.
20. I am Yogost
Those in need staying in Klang or Sri Petaling can look up I Am Yogost, a frozen yoghurt shop, as they are hosting food banks at both locations.
21. Joie De Vivre Café
Residents of Subang Jaya facing financial difficulties or lost their jobs can head to Joie De Vivre to visit the food bank there organised by charity organisation 5-Sekawan Foodbank.
22. kEATchen
This Petaling Jaya-based cloud kitchen has a food bank at Jalan PJU 1a/14, Taman Perindustrian Jaya with food essentials, diapers, and face masks. They also welcome bank transfer donations and food donations.
23. Peneraju Prihatin
This charity NGO has set up food banks in four selected rural areas of Selangor, providing aid for those in need. Check out their Facebook link for locations and how you can help.
24. Petron petrol stations
Eight Petron stations in KL and one in Selangor have community food bank counters and bins for those who are struggling to make ends meet.
25. Shell petrol stations
The Teddy Mobile Clinic has stationed food boxes at 52 Shell stations in the Klang Valley since the pandemic began to help those in need. Send a message to the Facebook link admin if you’re looking to donate dry food.
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PULAU PINANG
26. Lokalhouz
Families in need of dry foods, canned foods, and baby milk can head to Lokalhouz for these essential needs. They accept monetary donations too.
27. Meowky House
Outside this pet store is a food bank with essential foods and masks for those who require them. Those who wish to donate items can pass them to the store.
28. My TGT Food Bank
A group of enterprising youth from Tanjung Tokong has set up this initiative to help people in the area in need. Contact them if you or someone you know needs food aid.
29. Penang Food Aid
A community initiative working together with Penang-based So Convenient Store and other NGOs. You can help by buying a Penang Food Aid Programme box in-person or online, or if you know someone in Penang that needs help, you can input their address to deliver the boxes directly to them.
30. Persatuan Kebajikan Prihatin Penyayang Pulau Pinang
If you or anyone you know are waving the white flag for aid, don’t hesitate to contact the Persatuan Kebajikan Prihatin Penyayang Pulau Pinang for help.
31. Saigon House Cuisine
A food bank has been prepared at this restaurant, no photos were taken for those affected by the pandemic and need these items. Contact the restaurant if you wish to donate.
JOHOR
32. Al-Ikhsan Food Bank
Fill up this form if you’re seeking help or struggling during this pandemic, and representatives from the Al-Ikhsan Food Bank will help. They accept public donations for their cause too.
33. Care Family Clinic
A food bank has been set up at this clinic, which also offers COVID-19 tests on-site or drive-thru. Do donate what you can and take only what is needed.
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34. Family Kitchen
This restaurant is hosting a food bank and will accept items such as rice, oil, salt, sugar, rice flour/flour, tampons, bread, biscuits, eggs, canned goods, masks, three-in-one coffee/tea, daily products, and milk powder.
35. Lumina Group
Those that know anyone flying white flags in the Johor Bahru, Pasir Gudang, Masai, and Kluang areas can contact Lumina Group, which will provide them assistance.
36. Happy Laundry
Kayalvili Ravi is the organiser of this food bank located at Happy Laundry, a 24-hour laundromat in Taman Tampoi Indah.
37. Kedai Sayur Dnz
Those in the Desaru area struggling to make ends meet can head to Kedai Sayur Dnz for essential food items, including rice and vegetables.
38. RD STAR Enterprise
RD Star has two locations where it has setup food banks for the needy at Batu Pahat. One is in Jalan Kundang 1, Taman Bukit Pasir and the other is at No 6, Jalan Melinja 1, Taman Santalia, Tongkang Pecah.
39. Rumah Ngaji Johor
This school has setup four food banks at PPR Kempas Permai, Taman Pelangi Indah, Kampung Tuah Jaya, Perling and Bandar Seri Alam. They also accept bank transfer donations.
KEDAH
40. Caltex Jalan Sungai Ular
Organised By Koperasi Alumni Teknik Kuantan, this station in Kulim distributes food aid every Friday. They accept monetary donations.
41. Dataran Shahab, Lot 23
This food bank was organised by Syed Alif Iskandar and friends, limited to the first 100 people per day. Give them a call if you wish to donate.
42. Sayang-Sayang Nursing Care Centre
A food bank has been set up here for residents of nearby Seberang Jalan Putra in Alor Setar. You can give them a call for enquiries.
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43. Siang Huat Market
Those in need living in Sungai Petani can head to the food bank at Siang Huat Market for essential foods.
44. Siraman Qalbu Pasar Mini Budget
Those in the Changlun area can head to this store’s food bank if you are struggling financially during these hard times.
KELANTAN
45. iSejahtera Malaysia
Head to the iSejahtera office at Kg Khatib Ali if you’re a struggling family in need of baby milk, diapers, rice, and other essential foods.
46. Warung Hanis
A Gerobok Rezeki has been prepared at this warung located across the Mulong Kg Batu 8 post office for those in need.
47. Pejabat Penggawa Daerah Kota, Taman Guru
This is a Gerobok Rezeki for those staying at Mukim Kg Sireh, Mukim Paloh, Mukim Pintu Geng, Mukim Kota, Mukim Wakaf Che Yeh, Mukim Kota Jelasin, Mukim Padang Enggang, Mukim Pasir Jelatang, Mukim Pasir Hor, Zon Kubur Kuda, and Zon Tebing Tinggi.
MALACCA
48. G Group
This grocery store in Melaka has three outlets in the state with food banks for the needy. Plenty of food and essential items are available for those in need.
PAHANG
49. Celcom Jalan Beserah
Visit this telco shop at Jalan Berserah if you’re looking to donate to a food bank or if you’re someone in need who lives in the area.
50. Kedai RM2 Abu Azeem
This affordable store in Astana View is hosting a food bank, accepting and distributing rice, flour, tea, condensed milk, cooking oil, sugar, salt, and Maggi. They also accept monetary donations.
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51. Kim Kuantan Seafood
Visit this restaurant if you live in the Jalan Dato’ Wong Ah Jang area. There is rice, sugar, flour, salt, and cooking oil packets at the food bank here available for the needy.
52. Ji Mu Optic House
This glasses store in Kuantan has a food bank prepared outside their premises. They also urge others to donate to the food bank if they can.
53. Mixo Empire
This store has a food bank cabinet prepared for those less unfortunate and who need help during these troubling times.
54. Parcelhub
The Parcelhub store in Kuala Rompin has a food bank ready just outside their door with food essentials.
55. Teras Maju Bakti
This hardware store in Kuantan has prepared a food bank, with items like such as rice, flour, bihun, coffee, tea, sugar, biscuits, cooking oil, and condensed milk available for those who truly need it.
56. TMG Mart
There are TMG Mart locations with a food bank populated for the needy. These are at Transit Point, Jalan Air Putih, and Sg. Isap.
NEGERI SEMBILAN
57. BB Fortress Baby Shop
This food bank is for mum’s finding it hard to purchase diapers or baby food supplies. You can visit their stores at Daganga Center Seremban 2 Centrio or Radish Commercial Center in Seremban.
58. Cafe Waqf Kasih
This food bank is organised by the Global Waqf Foundation at Taman Lavender Heights in Senawang. They do accept monetary donations.
59. Dia Raissa Clinic
Head over to this clinic’s food bank if you’re struggling to make ends meet. This food bank is located close to Mydin Seremban 2.
60. Persatuan Kebajikan Magic
Contact this organisation if you see anyone waving a white flag in the Seremban area, and they will provide food aid.
61. MISA Frozen Seremban
This store has a food bank cabinet right outside its doors, populated using the store’s own profits.
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62. PosStore Taman Desa Jasmin
Those staying in the Nilai area can go to this food bank at PosStore Taman Desa Jasmin. You can also help by contributing food.
63. Yumcha Station
This small café has placed a food bank station at its doors to help the needy in Seremban. They accept food contributions as well.
SABAH
64. One Stop Superstore
10 One Stop Superstore outlets in Sabah will host food banks during this tough time. The locations for these stores can be found here.
65. Orange
This 24-hour grocery store has set up food banks at its five outlets in Sabah. Click here for locations to donate or take food items if needed.
SARAWAK
66. Chop Kiat Siang
Those in Miri can reach out to Chop Kiat Siang to donate food and other essentials to their food bank at Jalan Permaisure, Sg. Baong and Jalan Miri-Bintulu ByPass (opposite Tamu).
67. Kuching Food Aid
This is a community initiative to help provide food aid to families in need across Sarawak through supermarkets. Purchase a food box (containing food essentials) in stores or online, or help them through a bank transfer cash donation.
68. Ninetys Image
This photo studio in Kuching LePapa Supermarket Matang Jaya has prepared a food bank at their premises. Those who wish to donate can do so via bank transfer on their Facebook page.
69. Supercube
Supercube has been hosting various food distribution events for the needy. Check out their Instagram page for future dates. You will need your IC and the MySejahtera app.
70. The Nest Café Lounge
Know a neighbour waving the white flag? Take a photo and send their location and address to The Nest Café Lounge team and they will help.
TERENGGANU
71. Balai Raya JPKK Kg. Gong Chengal Kemasik
A food bank has been set up here for those badly affected by the pandemic. They also accept contributions.
72. DUN Rhu Redang
This office in Kampung Kijing, Marang has prepared a food bank for those in need and accepts food contributions as well.
73. Mek Awang Café
Those in need around the Jalan Kampung Cina, Kampung Banggul area can visit this café’s food bank for essential food needs.
74. Petron Bandar Dungun
Visit this petrol station if you’re in need, or contribute to their food bank to help others.
PERLIS
75. ZTO Express
A food bank has been set up here by Pertubuhan Sukarelawan Negeri Perlis for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They also accept donations via bank transfer.
LABUAN
76. Mosques
A number of mosques in Labuan are hosting food banks for those in need. Visit Masjid Jamek An-Nur, Masjid Jamek Layang-layangan, Masjid Sultan Muhammad V, Masjid Al Ehsan Kg Sungai Labu, Masjid Kg Bebuloh, Masjid Nurul Iman Kg Ganggarak, or Masjid Muzakirullah Kg Lubuk Temiang.
If you can, consider donating to any of these food banks to help fellow Malaysians in need. If you’re thinking about donating food, most of these food banks request you donate essential non-perishable foodstuff such as cooking oil, rice, instant noodles and drinks, canned food, biscuits, sugar, flour, etc. Take note of their expiration dates too, and check if the food banks also accept personal care items like shampoo and soaps. You can also play your part by shopping at your nearby minimart or kedai runcit where possible.
Remember: Take what you need; and Give what you can.