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Vantage Foundation Joins Forces with Kechara Soup Kitchen

In a significant move to enhance communal support, Vantage Foundation has partnered with Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) in Kuala Lumpur to provide food aid to vulnerable communities facing urban poverty. This initiative underscores Vantage Foundation's mission to deliver meaningful assistance while addressing food insecurity issues in Malaysia's capital city.

Kechara Soup Kitchen has been serving marginalized populations, including the urban poor, indigenous communities (Orang Asli), and the homeless, for over 17 years. Their multifaceted approach combines food banking, empowerment programs, and a soup kitchen initiative crafted under the motto, "Hunger Knows No Barriers". The latest volunteer event took place at the Kechara Food Bank in Setapak, a vital hub for storing, organizing, and distributing essential dry goods to families in need.

In total, ten Vantage Foundation volunteers took part in a hands-on program, working alongside KSK staff to prepare and deliver food aid packages. Their efforts were specifically aimed at six registered households in Cheras and Jinjang, each identified by KSK as vulnerable groups affected by urban poverty. The recipients included families grappling with poverty and instability, including households with disabled individuals and elderly residents living alone without family support.

This practical experience allowed volunteers to witness firsthand the stark realities of food insecurity prevalent in urban Malaysia. Many of these families rely on monthly assistance to meet their basic needs. The deliveries ensured access to vital items such as rice, canned goods, hygiene products, and other essentials.

Steven Xie, the Executive Director of Vantage Foundation, emphasized the importance of engagement in such outreach work. "Participating in this initiative has provided us with a deeper understanding of the structural challenges faced by vulnerable communities in Kuala Lumpur. It has served as a humbling reminder that small acts of kindness can have a significant impact when aimed at those in greatest need," he stated.

About Vantage Foundation

Vantage Foundation is an independent charity established in the McLaren Technology Centre in the UK in 2023. The foundation collaborates with organizations worldwide, including Grab Indonesia, iREDE Foundation in Nigeria, Teach for Malaysia, and Instituto Claret in Brazil, to support crucial social initiatives.

For more information, visit www.vantage.foundation.

Kechara Food Bank

Kechara Food Bank is a key element of Kechara Soup Kitchen's mission to prevent homelessness among vulnerable individuals and families. Unlike KSK’s traditional soup kitchen, which serves hot meals, medical treatment, and social services to the homeless, the food bank provides dry goods and essential items to marginalized families to help stabilize their living conditions. Additional information can be found at kecharasoupkitchen.com.