Shell Supports The Food Bank Singapore

Q: How much does each breakfast bundle cost?

A: Each breakfast bundle costs $10.

Q: How will the breakfast bundles be delivered to the families in need?

A: The Food Bank Singapore will be distributing the breakfast bundles to the identified families.

Q: How many families will benefit from this?

A: For a start, Shell will be donating 10,000 sets of breakfast bundles. Your donation will add to our contribution and provide bundles that will benefit more families.

Q: Can I donate in smaller denominations?

A: Yes you may also choose to donate $5 to contribute to the overall breakfast bundle funding.

Q: Can I donate more than one bundle?

A: We definitely welcome that. You may donate as many as you would like via the donation page at (www.giving.sg/campaigns/Shell_BreakfastBundles). Simply change the quantity of bundle in your cart to donate more bundles before checking out.

Q: Does my donation qualify for tax deduction?

A: You will qualify for tax deduction for donations of $10 and above to FBSG.
Click here for more information on how to claim your tax deductions.

Q: What is the points conversion rate?

A: The points conversion rates are as such:

• 150 Shell Escape points = $5 donation
• 300 Shell Escape points = $10 donation

Q: Where does my donation go?

A: Through The Food Bank Singapore, your donation will help contribute to the breakfast bundle funding for families in need.

Q: Is there a cap to the redemption of points for this donation?

A: No, there will not be a cap to the redemption of points for this donation. You may choose to donate more in the denomination of $5 or $10. 

Q: Can I bring my own food from home to donate?

A: Yes, definitely. We strongly encourage donors to donate excess non-perishable food items from your homes to help provide for the less fortunate through the Bank Boxes.

Q: Must I buy food items from Shell Select in order to donate to the Bank Boxes?

A: No, you do not need to buy food items from Shell Select in order to donate. We strongly encourage you to bring your excess, non-perishable food items from your home, or purchase them from other places to make your donation in the Bank Boxes.

Q: What food items should I donate to the Bank Boxes?

A: Please donate non-perishable food items that are unopened/ unexpired, with at least 4 weeks of shelf life.

For example: Staples (Rice, Noodles, Pasta), Beverages (Hot Beverages, UHT Milk, Ready to Drink), Condiments (Oil, Seasoning, Spices, Spreads, Sugar, Syrup), Snacks (Biscuits, Cereals, Chips, Chocolates), Canned Food (Beans, Seafood, Fruits, Soup, Meat), Dried/ Preserved Food (Beans, Fruits, Vegetables, Meat)

Q: Are there risks of unsafe food reaching the beneficiaries?

A: At our stations, our service champions will help to check the Bank Boxes daily and ensure that no trash or perishables are kept overnight. Upon collection of food items from the Bank Boxes, volunteers from FBSG will sort out the food items and check for damages and expiry dates on packaging before re-distributing it to the families in need. 

Q: Who are the beneficiaries supported by The Food Bank Singapore?

A: For the list of beneficiaries supported by The Food Bank Singapore, please refer to The Food Bank Singapore Facebook page