We Envision a Nation Where No One Goes Hungry
196K Individuals served annually
248 Charity partners
6 Centres operating
8 Orang Asli Hubs
What started as a handful of compassionate volunteers distributing meals on the streets of Kuala Lumpur has grown into a nationwide movement transforming lives across Malaysia.
Figures from Annual Report 2025
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RM6.25 M
Total assistance value (2024)
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309
Families lifted from food assistance
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100
Orang Asli children receiving education
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278
Charity partners across Malaysia
A Decade and a Half of Impact
Officially registered as a non-profit in 2008, KSK was built on a compassionate philosophy that no one should suffer from hunger, regardless of background, belief, or gender.
2008
Kechara Soup Kitchen officially established, serving meals to homeless individuals in Kuala Lumpur
2009
Created homeless client database to better understand and serve individual needs
2010
First medical outreach program launched, providing basic healthcare to street communities
2011
Expanded operations to Penang and Johor Bahru
2012
Food Bank program established; received Malaysian NGO Award
2014
Awarded Iskandar Malaysia Social Heroes Award
2016
Launched #zerofoodwastage initiative with Tengku Zatashah; appointed partner by Ministry of Federal Territories; joined Association of Asia Foodbanks
2017
Began nationwide surplus food collection with TESCO Malaysia; launched Empowerment Sewing program
2018
Expanded surplus food partnerships to AEON; received World CSR Leadership Award; hosted Malaysia's first food bank symposium
2019
Appointed Strategic Partner of Food Bank Malaysia
2020
Launched Empowerment Baking program during COVID-19 pandemic
2022
Opened Food Bank and Soup Kitchen hub in Ipoh; received Malaysia Best Business Awards 2022
Reaching Malaysia's Most Vulnerable
Our programs serve diverse communities across urban and rural Malaysia. Each has unique needs, all deserving of dignity and support.
- 1. Urban & Rural Poor
We serve individuals and families facing poverty and hardship:
Houseless
Senior Citizens
Families
Orang Asli
Single Parents
Children
- 2. Charity Partner Organisations
We support fellow organizations serving marginalized communities:
Orphanges
Shelters & Care
Soup Kitchen & Food Bank
Halfway Homes
Rehabilitation Centres
Learning Institution
Our Holistic Approach to Eliminate Poverty
Our programs are designed to meet people where they are and guide them toward long-term stability and independence.
Sustained Support
Food Bank
We distribute essential groceries to low-income families through a structured community network.
- 2,500+ Families supported monthly
- 580K KGs of food distributed
We Work with Everyone Who Believes in Our Mission
400+ Corporate Partners
Ranging from multinational corporations to family-run businesses.
100k+ Local Volunteers
Nearly 90% of our operational work is powered by volunteers
278+ Charity Partners
Charity organisations, orphanages, and other community groups across 8 states.
We also work with
Government Agencies
We collaborate closely with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, Federal Territory Ministry, and KPDNHEP to tackle poverty at systemic levels.
International Networks
As members of the Global FoodBanking Network and Association of Asia Foodbanks, we share best practices and innovations with food banks worldwide.
Our Promise of Strong Governance
After 17 years of serving Malaysia's most vulnerable, we've built robust systems that ensure every person we serve is treated with dignity and every ringgit donated is used responsibly.
17 years of audited operations
KSK's work is built on rigorous audits, standardised systems, documented SOPs, and integrated technology, ensuring operational integrity at every level.
We know every recipient by name
Each individual seeking assistance is registered and issued an identification card, ensuring no one from any marginalised community is ever 'faceless.'
Trusted by government and global bodies
Accountability is built into everything we do. These endorsements from government and international bodies confirm what our beneficiaries already know: KSK is trustworthy, effective, and here to stay.
