Prudential Singapore, in collaboration with the SG Eco Fund, has launched the Healthy Harvest initiative, a two-year programme aimed at enhancing climate and health resilience whilst promoting social inclusion. The initiative, unveiled on 26 October, includes the creation of two community edible gardens at Telok Blangah and West Coast Park, designed to engage seniors, young people, and individuals with disabilities in sustainable gardening practices.
The launch event, officiated by Rachel Ong, Adviser to Tanjong Pagar GRC Grassroots Organisations, featured the harvesting and packing of vegetables for local residents. Chan San San, CEO of Prudential Singapore, emphasised the initiative’s goal to empower communities to adopt sustainable lifestyles and healthier eating habits. “Healthy Harvest is a collaboration with the SG Eco Fund that reflects our commitment to building climate and health resilience in the community,” she stated.
The gardens, managed by social enterprises Farmilysg and City Sprouts, offer wheelchair-accessible beds and host various activities, including workshops on sustainable gardening and food waste composting. The initiative aims to collect 6,000 kg of food waste for composting and distribute 3,000 kg of fresh produce to the community.
Desmond Ho, Trust Secretary of SG Eco Fund, highlighted the importance of the initiative in advancing environmental sustainability in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030. The project is part of Prudential’s SG60 community investment, which has increased from $880,000 to $1m, with additional funding supporting garden activities.
