Central Singapore Community Development Council (CDC) and Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant have launched the Kitchen of Love Central, a mobile kitchen initiative aimed at delivering quality food and entertainment to underserved communities in the Central Singapore District. The programme, which began on 1 August at Kampong Glam Community Club, will rotate across various locations, offering signature Sichuan dishes and performances to more than 1,000 residents.
The launch event featured popular Sichuan dishes such as Dan Dan noodles and dumplings, with participants receiving DIY noodle kits to recreate the restaurant’s dishes at home. This collaboration marks a continuation of a 14-year partnership between Central Singapore CDC and Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant, expanding their social impact beyond annual festive events.
Denise Phua, Mayor of Central Singapore District, highlighted the initiative’s broader reach and impact, stating, “Kitchen of Love draws on the time-tested formula of our Festive Cheers initiative in a bold new format for a wider reach and impact.” Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant’s Executive Director, Wee Wei Ling, expressed the restaurant’s commitment to community service, noting, “Food carries the power to connect, heal, and move hearts.”
In addition to the mobile kitchen, Si Chuan Dou Hua Restaurant has pledged $50,000 to provide low-income families with kitchen care packages, including essential appliances and signature dishes. Future plans include culinary training for selected beneficiaries, empowering them to contribute to their communities.
Kitchen of Love Central is part of Central Singapore CDC’s broader initiative to engage corporate partners in supporting disadvantaged residents, offering a platform for businesses to fulfil their corporate social responsibility whilst creating meaningful community experiences.
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