After a successful Pledge A Difference initiative last year where donations contributed by MSIG and the public were raised for Food Aid Foundation (FAF) to help B40 communities affected by the pandemic and year end flood, we are once again partnering with FAF to kick off this year’s community outreach efforts.
In this year’s Pledge A Difference initiative, MSIG is working with FAF to mobilise food aid and hygiene packs to help flood-affected families and communities in need of assistance.
On top of a RM30,000 donation to FAF, MSIG aims to raise another RM30,000 to help FAF reach more flood victims across the nation – RM15,000 from donors and another RM15,000 ringgit-to-ringgit match from us.
An essential food pack for a family is estimated to cost RM80.00 while a hygiene pack for a family costs around RM35.00. Our target of contributing a total of RM60,000 collected through MSIG and public donations will go towards providing a food and hygiene pack bundle for more than 520 families.
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The Pledge a Difference initiative runs from 1 December - 31 December 2022. Let’s donate and make a difference today!
FAQ
1. Which organization am I donating to?
You are donating to Food Aid Foundation through MSIG’s ‘Pledge A Difference’ initiative that aims to provide food aid and hygiene packs to flood-affected families and communities.
2. Who is Food Aid Foundation?
Food Aid Foundation (FAF) is a non-profit governmental organization (NGO) incorporated on 2013 that is where manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, companies or people can donate their unused food which will then be collected and distributed to charitable/welfare homes, volunteer welfare organisations, poor families, destitute persons and soup kitchens. (adapted from Food Aid Foundation website).
In short, Food Aid Foundation rescues surplus food from the supply chain and distributing food to people in need. MSIG has worked with Food Aid Foundation to supply food and support for flood-victims in Penang and Kelantan.
Over the past few years FAF has been receiving donations to supply and feed those who have been affected by the pandemic and floods.
3. How much will MSIG be donating for this year’s Pledge A Difference initiative?
This year, MSIG has already donated RM30,000 to Food Aid Foundation for their excellent outreach to the flood-affected communities. We aim to raise another RM30,000 to help FAF reach more flood victims across the nation – RM15,000 from donors and another RM15,000 ringgit-to-ringgit match from us.
The donation matching initiative will run from 1 December to 31 December 2022.
4. How do I make sure that my donation is counted towards the Pledge a Difference initiative?
In Food Aid Foundation's donation form, there are two things that you should do. There is a specific question to ask that your donation is tagged, select MSIG. When asked for your reference please also add MSIG to your name.
5. What does my donation contribute towards?
Your donations will be used to provide food aid and hygiene packs to flood-affected families and communities across Malaysia.
6. Do I need a Google account to access the donation form?
You can access Food Aid Foundation's donation form using any valid email address.
If you wish to make a donation, please click here or scan the QR code below to be redirected to the Google Form.
7. How can I get a tax exemption receipt for my donation?
You will be asked if you need a tax exemption receipt from Food Aid Foundation in their donation form. If you would like to receive a tax exemption receipt, please answer ‘Yes’ in this question.
You will also be asked to provide a IC/Passport/company registration number should you require a tax exemption receipt.
A softcopy of the receipt will be emailed to you. In this email, you will be asked to provide further details should you need a hardcopy of the receipt to be mailed to you.
For more information, please refer to Revised Guidelines by LHDN at Food Aid Foundation’s website here.
8. What are the steps to make a donation?
Step 1: Complete Food Aid Foundation’s donation form.
a) Fill in your personal details and the amount that you wish to donate.
b) In the ‘Donation Tagged’ column, select ‘MSIG’ to donate under MSIG’s Pledge A Difference initiative.
c) Click ‘Submit’.
Step 2: Bank Transfer
a) Donate the amount that you have indicated in Food Aid Foundation’s donation form. The donation can be made via bank transfer to the account below:
- Name: Food Aid Foundation
- Bank: Maybank
- Account no: 5 647 80 165577
- Indicate ‘MSIG’ and your name in the Reference column on the transaction page. Example:MSIG (Jane Doe)
b) Once payment has been made, please save a copy of the receipt as you would need to email the receipt to Food Aid Foundation.
Step 3: Email the payment receipt to Food Aid Foundation at info@foodaidfoundation.org
