Dignity Kitchen 5

An initiative conceptualised in 2006 and incorporated 4 years after, Dignity Kitchen is Singapore’s first social enterprise food court working with the disadvantaged and disabled offering quality food and service to the public.

Our primary focus involving education and outreach forms the mission : To build and return dignity to the disadvantaged and disabled through vocation with passion.

Dignity Kitchen’s educating efforts include using a functional food court as a training platform and a combination of innovative teaching methods to develop our students’ skill set. The interactive experience created by the dynamic environment between the public and our students, allows for the enhancement of educational values.

Our outreach activities aim to raise awareness among the general public of the challenges faced by the disadvantaged and elderly in Singapore. These events include ‘Lunch Treats for the Elderly’, ‘Hawker for the Day’ and ‘Working with the Disabled’ games.

Since its inception, Dignity Kitchen has been recognised for its unique objective and dedicated efforts. Accolades received include the following:

2011
- Singapore National Employer Federation – Best Newcomer Award
2012
- Singapore Central Development Council – Merit award for notable contributions to the society
- Singapore National Employer Federation – Most Notable Award
2013
- World Street Food Congress – Best Street Social Enterprise Food Association/Group Award
2014
- SG Enable : Enabling Employers Awards - Leader

Through emphasis on productivity and employing innovative means to educate, Dignity Kitchen hopes to sustain as a training and development platform, engaging people from all walks of life and almost all disabilities, within a food court environment.