SINGAPORE: The shelves at MoNo's soon-to-be-shuttered space at a hotel in Chinatown are lined with everything you could need to have in a pantry a variety of condiments, noodles, canned goods and snacks that would make a sweet tooth smile.
In the middle of the humble headquarters of the social enterprise at Hotel Calmo is a mound of boxed oat milk. Nearby is a stash of Japanese and Korean snacks, as well as niche items such as vegan mayonnaise and butter.
Shoppers are invited to pay whatever they wish for their haul, or even to take some items home for free. Most of these goods have passed their best by date but are still good to eat.
MoNo will be redistributing these food items, sent or donated by suppliers and distributors, until 6 pm on Friday February 3. Mono's warehouse space in downtown Singapore has served us well. Thank you to all who came by to support our cause to reduce food waste, it said on Instagram, adding that they will be on hiatus until further notice due to renovation, maintenance and other reasons.