Singapore casino resort Marina Bay Sands says it has helped prepare 6,000 food kits for distribution to vulnerable communities in the city-state. The kits were assembled in early February during the fifth annual “Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build”, held in partnership with The Food Bank Singapore, according to a press release.
In the lead-up to the Chinese New Year festivities, the casino complex said it partnered with the Metta Welfare Association to produce a series of 3D printed keychains “inspired by Singapore’s heritage snacks”.
“Designed by artists with special needs, the keychains, attached on all 6,000 food kits, served as a festive touch while reflecting Sands Cares’ commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through meaningful creative opportunities,” stated the update.
Marina Bay Sands – one half of Singapore’s casino duopoly – is run by Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd, a unit of Las Vegas Sands Corp.
The event in Singapore is also said to mark the kick off for Las Vegas Sands’ 2026 Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build series of events, which also covers activities in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the United States; and in Macau. In the latter location, the group’s local unit Sands China Ltd takes the lead.
The announcement said about 300 employees from Marina Bay Sands took part in the 2026 event. The 6,000 food kits will be distributed through The Food Bank Singapore’s network of beneficiary partners, it added.
Patrick Dumont (pictured above), Las Vegas Sands’ president and chief operating officer – and who will soon become group chairman and chief executive – also participated in the initiative.
He said in prepared remarks: “The Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build has grown into a meaningful tradition that unites our regions in providing relief to communities experiencing hardship.”
“As the Chinese New Year season draws near, it’s a timely reinforcement of our commitment to strengthen food security in the communities we operate in,” Mr Dumont added.
Marina Bay Sands also said that its staff has since 2022 helped assemble a total of 28,400 food kits for The Food Bank Singapore.
The casino complex said it has worked closely with The Food Bank Singapore since 2016 in various initiatives. The Food Bank Singapore last year joined the casino group’s Sands Cares Accelerator, described as three-year membership programme “aimed at advancing non-profits to deliver greater community impact”.
Arthur Chin, executive director at The Food Bank Singapore, was cited as saying: “For many families facing food insecurity, the festive season can bring additional pressures. These food kits provide timely support and a touch of comfort at an important time of year.”
Marina Bay Sands has also supported the Metta Welfare Association since 2010, through funding support for the association’s vocational training programmes and employment opportunities for its graduates, according to the release.
Felicia Wee, deputy executive director at Metta Welfare Association, said the organisation was “delighted to contribute to this year’s Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build and are heartened to see our artists proudly showcasing their creativity and talent for a good cause”.
