Dishing out hope

OUR SPECIALTY:
Food at economical prices. Vegetarian mixed rice and noodles go at as low as $2. On top of that, there is a free flow of tonic soups. The popular blueberry cheese tart goes at $1.50 too.
THE INNOVATION:
Providing employment for mild intellectually disabled youths. Employment earns them useful skills like baking, customer service, basic kitchen help and housekeeping as well as help them gain social acceptance from the public and self confidence in themselves. Lastly, employment also allows them to be financially independent.
BRIEF BACKGROUND:
The Happy Arts Enterprise Ltd was set up in 2004 by Metta Welfare Association, a Buddhist organisation dedicated to the promotion of humanitarian causes, to provide vocational training in a commercial setting for youths aged 19 to 21 with mild intellectual disability.

Other than the cafe, catering services is also provided. Happy Arts Deli serves a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, pastries and cakes including orders for birthdays. Lunch vouchers are available for purchase and the deli can be booked for all kinds of functions.

“Every trip to Happy Arts is a great  experience. The trainees are always very helpful and friendly.”
- by Ms Tan Eng Chun, a regular patron of Happy Arts Deli.

Contact details:

Tel: 6580 4611 / 65804634
Fax: 6580 4693
Email: germaine@metta.org.sg

Address:

Metta Building Level 1
No. 32 Simei St 1
Singapore (529950)
Opening hours: 7 am to 9 am

For more information:

http://www.metta.org.sg/deli.htm

Tags: cafe, Food

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