The economy may be down this year, and there’s much gloom coming from the political side, but here is always something all foodies can do to restore faith in humanity! Participate in Giving Week by eating and giving. This 29 November to 5 December 2016, halalfoodhunt.com is participating in #GivingWeek where merchants listed on halalfoodhunt.com will be submitting a dish to charity. Giving Week is a national movement that encourages everyone to give back.

When you buy these dishes, the proceeds go to…

Proceeds from the dishes will go to either Project Goodwill Aid or Literacy Initiative for Equity (LIFE). Project Goodwill Aid is Project Goodwill Aid (PGA) is a self-volunteer group consisting of like-minded individuals who give back to the society. They go door-to-door of rental houses to reach out to people who are suffering behind closed doors, helping especially the low income families & old folks living alone. LIFE is a newly established voluntary, and non-profit organisation reaching out to pockets of society that established organisations may have missed out. LIFE aims to support underprivileged children by equipping them with tools and a fair opportunity at achieving success. Joining our merchants in this initiative, halalfoodhunt.com will be providing a complimentary video coverage for our merchants of the dish and the restaurant.

If you need to collect more rewards or karma points on this Earth, or just want to restore your faith in humanity, choose to eat at these places (they’re all permissible for Muslims to eat at).

1. Snack on a Packet of Locally-made Salted Egg Chips

These bags of chips are freshly made upon orders and packed with minimal preservatives. The chips are carefully coated with a mixture of salted egg and fragrant curry leaves.Price: $12.00 (plus $8 for delivery option)

Cause supported: LIFEAmount from Giving Dish to cause: $7

Support this home-based business. How to get these chips:

The pre-order will be between 22 Nov to 1 Dec and the self-collection or delivery will then happen on 4 Dec. Self-collection and delivery details will be released to the customer two days before delivery. To order, find the contact details here.

2. Sample a Platter of Charcos’s Best Roasted Meats

Have a sample of all of Charco’s amazing barbequed meats this Giving Week. Try out their 1/2 Ribs, 1/8 Portuguese chicken, 1/8 Original Charcos chicken along with two side dishes.

Price: $19.90

Cause supported: Project Goodwill Aid

Amount from Giving Dish to cause: $3

Address: Blk 608 Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 #01-2771, Singapore 560608

3. This Sinful ‘Naughty Cookie Butter Milkshake’

A rich milkshake laced with of Speculoos and Peanut Butter drizzled decorated with crunchy nuts. Served with chocolate brownies, peanut butter biscuit and a generous amount of peanut butter spread, nuts and fluffy marshmallows! We love that it’s not too sickly sweet but just the right balance of sweet and salty. Share this with someone else if you think you can’t finish it.

Price: $12.90

Cause supported: Project Goodwill Aid

Amount from Giving Dish to cause: $3.90

Address: 89 Rangoon Rd, Singapore 218375

FRIENDS Rewards Card Discount:20% off. Valid from Mondays to Thursdays. Not valid with other promotions.

4. Grab an afternoon snack with this Spicy Chicken Floss Lemper

Lempers are a traditional Indonesian street snack of glutinous rice cooked in santan and neatly wrapped in banana leaf. We love Ratu Lemper’s lemper because they are pillowy soft. The lemak taste of the santan perfectly balances with the savoury chewy taste of the chicken floss. Our floss also comes in four spice levels – original, spicy, extra spicy. The extra spicy will set your tongue burning. Lempers are sold in packs of three.

Price: Three lempers for $5.

Cause supported: Project Goodwill Aid

Amount from Giving Dish to cause: 20% of sales

Address: 16 Baghdad St, Singapore 199655

FRIENDS Rewards Card discount: 10% off from Tuesday- Friday

If you want something more filling, try these dishes out.

5. For the Westies, try this Thai Massaman Curry with Chicken (served with Thai Jasmine rice)

A distinctively Southern Thai dish, Massaman Gai (Thai Massaman Curry with Chicken) is definitely one of the best selling dish in Siam Kitchen. A flavourful and rich curry dish, this dish is prepped with ingredients including potatoes, chicken, coconut milk and cinnamon, stewed to perfection with authentic Thai Massaman paste. Spicy with a hint of sweetness, this dish will definitely piqued one’s taste palate. Only available at Bukit Panjang outlet.

Price: $11.50

Cause supported: LIFE

Amount from Giving Week to cause: $2

Address: Bukit Panjang Plaza, 1 Jelebu Road, #02-18 Singapore 677743

FRIENDS Rewards Card discount: 20% off, Monday to Thursday.

6. For the Shentonistas, try Eatz’ 19’s Black Pepper Chicken

Grilled Juicy tender chicken fillet topped with our in-house black pepper sauce served with delicious irresistible potato salad. This highly recommended dish is a must try.

Price: $10.80

Cause supported: LIFE

Amount donated to cause: $5.40

Address:No 8 Shenton Way #B1-09, AXA Tower, Singapore 068811

7. For the Easties, hop over to Bedok to try this Thai-tanic dish

East meets West in this new dish at T Bob’s Corner! Chicken thigh in Thai gravy is served with yellow steamed rice, topped with crunchy, tangy mango salad. A side of pineapple sour plum salsa adds more oomph to this dish. Sweet, and sour, this dish is a party for your tastebuds.

Price: $11.90

Cause supported: LIFE

Amount donated to cause: $5

Address: Blk 527, Bedok North Street 3, #01-514, Singapore 460527

8. For the weekend, try this light cinnamon bun

Vanilla-Glazed Cinnamon rolls made with sourdough starter and spelt flour. Warm and comforting this rainy season. Get more of them this Giving season!

Price: $3

Cause supported: Project Goodwill Aid

Address: 430 Upper Changi Road #01-77 East Village, Singapore 487048

9. To warm you up this cold season, this Mac & Cheese is just what you need.

Macaroni cooked in trio cheese and topped with beef bacon bits from Kawkaw SG by Makanstate.

Price: $9

Cause supported: LIFE

Address: 28 Aliwal St #01-01 Aliwal Arts Centre, Singapore 199918

So let your tummy do some good and eat your way through Giving Week!

For more information about Giving Week, go to www.givingweek.sg.

For more information on the beneficiaries, go to bitly.com/halalfoodhuntGivingWeek

Updates:1. 11.56pm, 27th November 2016: In an earlier version, the price of Yolkalicious’ Salted Egg Yolk Chips was stated as $12.50. The price of the chips has been corrected to $12.2.

12.52pm, 27th November 2016: In an earlier version, the price of T Bob Corner’s Thai-tanic Dish was stated as $10.80. The price of the dish has been corrected to $11.90.