Yong-en Care Centre
Care & Assistance
Community-based food support, case management, and short-term financial relief for low-income families and seniors in central Singapore by Yong-en Care Centre. Focused on Chinatown, Jalan Kukoh, York Hill, and the wider Outram service boundary.
Overview
Yong-en Care Centre’s Care & Assistance for Families provides practical, community-based support to low-income households and seniors in central Singapore. Key components include:
- Food Security: Regular distributions of dry rations (PantryPlenish), fortnightly breakfast items (BreadWalk), and fresh produce (FreshFood) to help families and elderly residents access nutritious food and improve well-being.
- Case Management: Personalised support to assess needs, coordinate services, and provide guidance that supports stability, independence, and overall well-being.
- Emergency Financial Relief: Short-term financial help for low-income breadwinners who have lost jobs or suffered income disruptions.
Services focus on residents in the Chinatown, Jalan Kukoh, and York Hill areas, maintaining regular contact to monitor well-being and provide timely intervention.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
- Who can apply (Financial Assistance): Residents within the Outram service boundary, referred by a Social Worker; all referrals assessed case-by-case.
- Food Ration (PantryPlenish): Based on referrals by the Social Service Office (SSO) or Family Service Centres (FSC) and staying in the Chinatown vicinity.
- Bread Distribution (BreadWalk): Residents living in rental one-room or one-and-a-half-room flats, and families with financial difficulties.
- Case Management: Based on referrals by SSO or FSC and staying in the Chinatown vicinity, or recommended by Yong-en Care Centre (YCC) Case Workers.
How to apply
Obtain a referral from a Social Worker (e.g., via SSO or an FSC). For referrals or enquiries, email mail@yong-en.org.sg. All referrals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Agency details
Service area
Outram service boundary, including Chinatown vicinity (Chinatown, Jalan Kukoh, York Hill)
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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