Kechara Soup Kitchen Society (“KSK”) is an 18-year-old, tax-exempt, non-profit organisation with a mission to provide food and basic sustenance to the urban poor, rural poor, Indigenous communities, and the houseless across Malaysia. We are appealing to kind Malaysians to support our efforts in expanding our outreach to Indigenous communities.
In addition to Kuala Lumpur, KSK operates four hubs located in Penang, Perak, Pahang, and Melaka, supported by a nationwide network of dedicated volunteers. Our mission is to assist those in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or background.
In recent years, KSK has strategically expanded its focus to address upstream poverty by reaching the most vulnerable segments of society before they fall into severe hardship. This expansion has been realised through our Food Bank and Empowerment programmes, both of which aim to support individuals and communities on the brink of poverty.
We have strengthened our efforts to serve poor, underprivileged, and marginalised communities through three core programmes:
- As a member of The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), KSK champions SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. - KSK supports 5,000 urban poor, rural poor, and Indigenous beneficiaries across Malaysia through bi-monthly food aid, as well as regular rescue and redistribution of surplus produce to charity homes.
- Through skills training in baking and sewing, single parents participate in corporate projects where they produce baked goods or sewn items. Proceeds from these projects go directly towards supporting their financial needs. - In collaboration with Indigenous communities, KSK supports Indigenous students through weekend classes funded by donations, using the 3M modules — Membaca, Menulis, Mengira (Read, Write, Count). - These efforts align with SDG 4: Quality Education.
- Providing meal sets and social welfare assistance to houseless and urban poor communities. - Through this programme, we address SDG 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.
| Address | No. 17, Jalan Barat, Off Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur |
| Phone | +6010 333 3260 |
| [email protected] | |
| Contact Person | Natasya Pawanteh Abdul Hamid |
| Website | https://kecharasoupkitchen.com/ |
| Registration No. | PPM-012-14-26052008 |
| Tax-Exempt LHDN No. | LHDN.AG.600-12/1/4-6.7195 |
KSK is raising funds to provide essential food packs to Orang Asli villages affected by monsoon conditions. These include remote communities located within forested areas of Taman Negara, such as Kuala Tahan, as well as flood-prone villages in areas like Baling, Kedah. Each food pack contains essential items to support families during periods of restricted access and food insecurity, including biscuits, canned food (baked beans and sardines), a chocolate-based drink, cooking oil, dry or instant noodles, milk powder, oats, and rice.
Food Bank - Food bank distribution to the urban poor families
Food Bank - Volunteers with one of our charity homes
Food Bank - Volunteers bringing the food pack to distribute to the rural poor families
Food Bank - Engagement with Orang Asli community
Food Bank - Volunteers are distributing the surplus food to the urban poor
Empowerment - Sewing classes for parents of low income families
Empowerment - Bakers busy at work during on going baking
Empowerment - One of our cookies
Empowerment - Basic education for the Orang Asli
