Heart on Wheels 2026: Food from the Heart's Drive-Thru Donation

What Heart on Wheels 2026 was

You drove in, popped the boot, and volunteers unloaded your bags of rice and canned sardines straight into the cages. Food from the Heart calls it the largest annual food donation drive-thru in Singapore, and 2026 was the fourth year Wearnes hosted it at its Leng Kee Road showroom strip.

When we went, the road outside was lined with motorbikes. Close to 250 vehicles from 13 car and bike clubs rolled through over the weekend, according to Food from the Heart's own release, and the Ducati crowd showed up in full red. The same charity runs the Community Shops we wrote about in our Bedok South piece, and that is where a lot of this food ends up.

What was on the 2026 wishlist

Food from the Heart published a specific list, and it is worth following because it is built around what families actually cook with. For 2026 it was: cooking oil (1L), canned meat like sardines, chicken or pork, biscuits (200g to 500g), bread spreads (peanut butter, kaya, jam, hazelnut), rice (1kg to 2.5kg), oats or cereal, instant noodles, and instant drinks in sachets or Milo, less sugar where possible.

Notice what is not on it. No chips, no sweets, nothing fresh. Shelf-stable staples go further.

How it went

They beat the target by more than 5,000 items: 33,400 food items and over $55,000 in cash across the two days. Food from the Heart says the drive-thru has collected more than 165,000 food items and close to $235,000 since it started in 2023. Senior Parliamentary Secretary Eric Chua was guest of honour.

How to donate food to Food from the Heart now

You do not need to wait for next March. Food from the Heart's main office is at 130 Joo Seng Road, #03-01, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, and there is a 24/7 food drop box for outside those hours. Each of its six Community Shops also has a 24/7 donation box.

Their year-round most-wanted list is close to the drive-thru one: rice in 1kg to 2kg bags, canned proteins like sardines and tuna, canned vegetables, 1L cooking oil, and low-sugar biscuits and drinks. Fresh produce, eggs and anything chilled should only go in during opening hours. If you are giving a lot, tell them in advance. You can also have a FairPrice or RedMart order delivered straight to the office address.

FAQs

When was Heart on Wheels 2026?

It ran on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 2026, 9am to 6pm, at Wearnes, 45 Leng Kee Road, Singapore 159103.

How much did Heart on Wheels 2026 collect?

33,400 food items and more than $55,000 in cash, beating the 28,000-item target, according to Food from the Heart.

Where can I donate food to Food from the Heart?

At its main office, 130 Joo Seng Road #03-01, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, or any time through the 24/7 food drop box there. Each of its six Community Shops also has a 24/7 donation box.

What food does Food from the Heart need most?

Rice (1kg to 2kg), canned proteins like sardines and tuna, canned vegetables, 1L cooking oil, and low-sugar biscuits and drinks such as coffee, tea or Milo sachets.

Can I donate fresh food?

Yes, but only during opening hours so it can be stored properly. Fresh produce, eggs and chilled items should not go into the 24/7 drop box.