PETALING JAYA: The “#BenderaPutih” (white flag) campaign is a community initiative to help those in desperate need of food and assistance in light of the worsening Covid-19 health and economic crisis.
The campaign encourages those who are struggling financially to reach out for help without fear or shame by displaying a white flag in front of their home as a sign that they need assistance.
Latest additions to the list:
1. Rotary Club of Greater KL
This club has partnered with UBB Amanah Berhad to provide a one-month supply of food assistance to 700 families in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Contact: 0163131341 or 0183944904 or 0197366105
2. Street Kitchen
The initiative is a collaboration between a restaurant, D’Legasi and Warisan in Ipoh and two NGOs, namely Sahabat Perak and Padu Perak, to supply food rations such as rice, fish, chicken or meat as well as cooked vegetables to be given to recipients who are less fortunate.
Contact: DW MakanPlace Facebook page
3. Elegant Clinic
This clinic in Kuala Lumpur has established a food bank outside of its premise. Individuals are encouraged to come and collect the food items provided.
For more information/Contact: Elegant Clinic Malaysia Facebook page.
4. Haier
This electrical appliances company will distribute food baskets at selected outlets from July 22 to July 24.
Penang: Lean Ee Lee (LEL Group), Bukit Mertajam – 04-5397978
Penang: Weely Electrical, Simpang Empat- 04-5883113
Kelantan: Kemudi Timur, Lundang – 013-4266018