Three meals a day--breakfast, lunch, and dinner--this is the world's standard for daily meals. But some people barely eat a single decent meal each day because of urban poverty. It is the reality of people living under the Singapore poverty line. And most of these people belong to the vulnerable groups in the community.
But did you know that you, an ordinary Singaporean, can do little things that have a drastic impact to improve food security in Singapore?
Here's how you can enhance food security in Singapore:
- Kickstart an urban garden.
You can address food insecurity and empower people in urban poverty by kickstarting an urban garden. People can grow their own food, such as fruits and vegetables, by planting and taking care of seedlings in urban farms. At the same time, urban garden managers can sell harvests to the vulnerable groups in the community at a much more affordable price.
- Buy from local farmers.
Many people prefer purchasing imported and branded products from the supermarket instead of local farmers. Hence, the harvests of local farmers are left to rot. Some farmers turn their backs from farming due to lack of demand. Buying from local farmers reduces food waste and encourages farmers to produce more food.
- Change your diet
Your diet can also affect food security. For example, when there is a high demand for meat, scarcity for it is possible. But eating a balanced meal consisting of meat, fish, vegetable, and fruits, can even out the demand and steady the supply. There can be an equal opportunity for the vulnerable groups in the community to eat food varieties.
- Reduce food waste
As an ordinary person, buy food that you can consume. Instead of letting your lettuce rot in your fridge, give them to those who need it. Restaurants and supermarkets can also distribute their imperfect yet edible and nutritious products and meals to the needy.
Food security in Singapore is a beatable challenge. Your little ways to fight food insecurity can make a big difference.
Make a difference and improve the lives of those in the Singapore poverty line with The Best Of You.
