Life is often fast paced,
hectic, unrelenting. Very often, we are caught up with the pace of meeting deadlines,
having to do so much in so little time. As a result, we may sometimes miss the
beauty that passes us by.
Wouldn?t it be refreshing to take the time, sit
back, reflect and enjoy a moment by yourself or with someone close to you? It
needn?t be a big moment, one that requires loads of fanfare or announcement. In
the space of your time - the poignancy of a simple gesture like a smile can mean
the communication of a thousand indescribable emotions.
Food Empire is sponsoring student book prizes "Food Empire- WoodGrove Performing Arts Awards 09" for graduating students in the WoodGrove Secondary School. Its aim is to promote academic excellence and to reward students for their outstanding achievements in their contributions in CCAs and also for their leadership qualities exhibited in CCAs. The book will be given out to 8 students for year 2009. The sponsorship programme will run for 5 years and the book prizes will be given to 6-8 students in each year.
Food Empire has always been a partner to WoodGrove Secondary School for a few years. WoodGrove Secondary School is on track towards achieving the Sustained Achievements Award for Aesthetics and has gotten this award for two consecutive years after achieving Gold for Chinese Orchestra and Silver for Concert Band in the 2007 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging Competition.
Food Empire Walks for the Children10th Aug 2010
Food Empire staff's spirit was not dampened by the rain during the fundraising, "Walk for our Children 2010". MacCoffee, MacChocolate, MacCereal, Klassno, Kracks & MacTea products were sold in the fundraising event and the proceeds went to Singapore Children's Society.
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian's Biennial Concert "Te Deum"22th Jun 2010
A combination of charity and showcase of talents, Food Empire sponsored Kuo Chuan Presbyterian's Biennial Concert "Te Deum" held at University Cultural Centre, NUS on June 22, 2010.
Harnessing the Community Spirit11th Jun 2010
Food Empire gave Woodgrove Secondary School a helping hand to raise awareness of their public concert - "Live it up!" that was held at Republic Polytechnic on 11 June 2010.
Appreciating the Alma Mater26th Feb 2010
Food Empire demonstrated its commitment to education once again by sponsoring the Food Empire Centre for International Studies in Kuo Chuan Presbyterian. An old boy from the school, Mr Tan Wang Cheow, Chairman of Food Empire Holdings, also funded the opening of the Chinese Room in his alma mater. Both rooms officially opened in 2009, and the Chinese Room, in particular, is dedicated to and named after Mr Tan's parents for their unwavering care.
Food Empire salutes Woodgrove Secondary School on its 10th year celebration
Launch of Food Empire Centre for International Studies and Chinese Room in Kuo Chuan Presbyterian
Kracking moments with the little
ones with Kracks
Kracks
warming the hearts of the little ones from the orphan house in Kazakhstan in the
beginning of 2009.
Launch of Food Empire Centre
for International Studies and Chinese Room in Kuo Chuan Presbyterian
The
Food Empire Centre for International Studies and Chinese Room were officially
opened before the end of the school year. Both rooms were funded by Mr Tan Wang
Cheow, Chairman of Food Empire Holdings, as an expression of his gratitude towards
the school for educating him, and also as an expression of his thanksgiving to
his parents for relentlessly taking care of him and his welfare. Hence, the Chinese
Room is named for his parents.
The Chinese Room was refurbished with a
stage, book shelves as well as glass cabinets to showcase the Chinese cultural
items. Besides, calligraphy and art pieces are also added on to enliven the ambience.
The Chinese Room exudes a touch of warmth with the newly laid wooden parquet flooring
and wooden window frames with oriental motifs. All these gave the room a traditional
Chinese feel and to immerse the students in a conducive enviroment to learn and
appreciate the Chinese culture.
The Food Empire Centre for International
Studies is a room to showcase the school's experiential learning programmes. Students
from the school are given opportunities to travel abroad to obtain first hand
experience with other cultures. Apart from text book knowledge, the students are
provided with a condcuive environment to culminate the experiential learning in
the real-life interactive centre. more
FE Social
Outreach to Thye Hua Kwan Moral Society - Moral Home For Disabled
FE
believes in reaching out to the global community through constant involvement
and participation within the communities where we conduct business, making a difference
in the lives of the people from all corners of the world. The Group has made consistent
contributions to a variety of community groups, projects and school projects as
well as participating in community relations programs and providing support to
the various initiatives across all the regions where we do business. more
FE
Participated in Changi General Hospital (CGH) Home Care Assist Charity Bazaar
2008
Food Empire Holdings participated in CGH's HomeCare Assist "I
Care" Fund Raising Drive 2008. The "I Care" Charity Bazaar 2008 and the "Iron
Chef" Feast were held at CGH Inpatient Lobby on 3rd & 4th July 2008. Its outreach
to the underprivileged under the HomeCare Assist through sponsorship of its products
in a fund raising bazaar. more
Group
Photo taken on Food Empire Family Day
During FE's Family Day in the
month of June, held in Sentosa, the Group was joined by a group of underprivliedged
children and teachers as well as students from WoodGrove Secondary under the Social
Dept KK Hospital.
Food
Empire Celebrates Mother's Day @ South West
Food Empire Holdings participated
in the Celebration of Mother's Day with a Difference @ South West. The event honours
mothers who are resilient and steadfast in their duties to their family in spite
of financial challenges and 60 families celebrated Mother's Day with a Difference
on this occasion with Dr Amy Khor, Mayor of South West District, Mr Tan Joon Hong,
COO of Food Empire and other representatives as well as partners from the South
West CDC.
Food Empire partnered South West CDC in its community programmes
to reach out to the low income families, in a similar gesture this time round,
to alleviate the financial crunch that low-income families are facing as a result
of rising inflation, gave away Book Vouchers to 60 families on this occasion.
Food
Empire Supports Fund Raising Project in Woodgrove Secondary School
Woodgrove
Secondary School, a school of excellence, started its journey in year 2000 under
the pioneer leadership of Ms Helena Song Kheng, was officially opened on 5th July
2002 by Dr Malik Osman, MP for Sembawang GRC (Admiralty). more
FE's
Social Outreach in KCPSS Founders' Day 2008
KCPSS sold coffee products,
sponsored by the Group on the School's Founder's Day.
Food
Empire Sponsors the Uplifting of Humanities Room in Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary
School
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (KCPSS), a school with
enriched historical origins, committed to providing a cohesive and creative culture,
where staff and students engage in a responsible and skilful effort to be relevant
in a changing world, contribute towards the community and beyond through continuous
learning and service. more
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Tulip Hearts Day @ Food Empire with Children Cancer Foundation
Tulip
Hearts Day is an annual event paying tribute to children who are battling courageously
against cancer. 'Tulips' signify hope and celebration while 'Hearts' represent
the love and generosity of all those who care. On 4 September 2007, Children Cancer
Foundation (CCF) conducted a childhood cancer awareness public education talk
as well as sales of handmade silk-cocooned tulips in Food Empire Holdings, in
its efforts to raise funds and generate greater awareness of childhood cancer
amongst the corporates. Tulips of vibrant colours were sold throughout Food Empire
to raise funds for Children Cancer Foundation.
The staff and management
of Food Empire Holdings participated in this meaningful event by reaching out
to bring hope and love to children with cancer. For more information about Children
Cancer Foundation or Tulip Hearts Day, pls proceed to: http://www.ccf.org.sg/calendar_events/calendar.html
Food Empire
Participates in READ! Singapore
Singapore is a nation-wide initiative
organised by National Library Board to promote a culture of reading among Singaporeans
as it aims to provide Singaporeans with an opportunity to rediscover the joys
of reading, by creating a common topic of discussion and conversation amongst
people. It also aims to help develop Singaporeans' critical thinking skills, creativity,
expressions and imagination through the varied activities such as story dramatisation
and book discussions. Food Empire participated in this meaningful "nurturing the
mind" initiative. For more information about READ! Singapore, please proceed to
http://readsingapore.nlb.gov.sg/?page_id=54.
Food Empire
in a Community Reachout Programme with South-West CDC
Food Empire collaborated
with South West CDC and JTC Alumni in a monthly distribution of food supplies
to the homes of 30 underprivileged students from Yew Tee Primary School. The beneficiaries
will be getting a one-year supply of food supplies in this programme, which was
kickstarted in July 2007.
MacChocolate Sponsorship
brings technology to strengthen computer training for children in the markets.
Our Group recently announced the launch of a sponsorship program to support computer
training in secondary schools in Ukraine via its proprietary brand, MacChocolateTM.
The MacChocolateTM sponsorship provided the "Erudite" Gymnasium in Kiev, Ukraine
with 10 Acer 1652 laptops, a projector and a printer. It has been Food Empire's
guiding principle in its sponsorship programs to actively engage and nurture children
through educational training.
Food Empire Participated
in the SGH Community Day 2006 Helping Hands @ York Hill on 18th November 2006
as a Sponsor.
Food Empire's Visit to Jamiyah Children's
Home in Aug 2006: Food Empire joined Kampong Kembangan Community Club in their
visit to the Jamiyah Children's Home and sponsored its products for the Thanksgiving
Celebration. The Member of Parlliament for Marine Parade GRC and Advisor to the
Kampong Ubi-Kembangan GRO, Dr Ong Seh Hong, graces the occasion and celebration
during the visit.
Red Cross International Bazaar 2004
38th Annual Children's Charities Association
Christmas Fair in aid of Tanglin Special School.
Xmas Party 2003 at Chen Su Lan Methodist
Children's Home
BBQ Party & Presentation of Token
of Appreciation @ Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home
Charity Drive
for Chen Su Lan Methodist Children's Home
Fund Raising for Chen Su Lan Methodist
Children's Home at Food Expo 2003, Singapore
Kracks
warming the hearts of the little ones from the orphan house in Kazakhstan in the
beginning of 2009.
The
Food Empire Centre for International Studies and Chinese Room were officially
opened before the end of the school year. Both rooms were funded by Mr Tan Wang
Cheow, Chairman of Food Empire Holdings, as an expression of his gratitude towards
the school for educating him, and also as an expression of his thanksgiving to
his parents for relentlessly taking care of him and his welfare. Hence, the Chinese
Room is named for his parents. 
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Tulip Hearts Day @ Food Empire with Children Cancer Foundation
