HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
About us
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Our Story
Registered as Pertubuhan Bank Makanan Malaysia (PPM-002-02-11072020) or known as Food Bank Malaysia was founded in the year 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused widespread food insecurity in Malaysia.
The organisation started in Kedah, a state with the highest percentage of poor income households in the country.* (23.8%, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia in 2021).
Food Bank Malaysia began with a small van, distributing food to families in need with our first partner Lotus’s Malaysia rescuing food surplus and distributing to local underprivileged community.
As the demand for food assistance grew, the organisation moved into a shop lot and then into a single storey bungalow in Alor Setar, Kedah and slowly expanding to Kota Bharu, Kelantan and Cyberjaya, Selangor.
Vision
Mission
Our mission is to end hunger and food waste in Malaysia. We believe that everyone deserves access to safe, nutritious food, and we are committed to making that a reality.
Eliminating Hunger and Food Insecurity
We believe that everyone has the right to healthy food, regardless of their circumstances. We work with a network of partners to provide food to those in need, including families, individuals, and communities.
Reducing Food Waste
We are passionate about reducing food waste. We work to rescue food that would otherwise be wasted and donate it to those in need.
Promoting Nutritious Food Eating
We work to educate people about the importance of healthy eating and provide access to healthy food options. We also work to advocate for policies that support healthy eating.
Building Community Partnerships
We believe that community partnerships are essential to addressing hunger & food insecurity. We work with a network of partners, including food banks, businesses, schools, government agency and community organisations to provide food and support to those in need.
Advocating for Systemic Change
We work to advocate for policies that support food security, such as increasing access to affordable food and supporting positive sustainable agriculture.