Scholars of Sustenance (SOS), a global food rescue non-profit organisation, is calling on hotels, suppliers, supermarkets, and the private sector to join forces for its upcoming Christmas Food Donation Campaign in Bali.
The initiative aims to collect essential staple foods to create care packages for the most vulnerable communities in Karangasem Regency, ensuring families in these remote areas can enjoy a warm meal during the festive season.
As the holidays approach, Scholars of Sustenance Bali is seeking donations of basic necessities, including rice, cooking oil, eggs, flour, canned food, milk, meat, and poultry.
How to Participate
- Donation deadline: The 19th of December 2025
- Drop-off: Donations may be delivered directly to the SOS office in Sanur
(Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 53, Sanur, Bali) - Pick-up: For larger donations from hotels or suppliers, SOS offers a convenient pick-up service directly from your location.
Once collected, the SOS Bali team will assemble care packages to be distributed during the week of the 22nd of December, delivering festive cheer and essential nutrition to families in Karangasem who are often overlooked during the tourist high season.
For donations or enquiries regarding suitable items or logistics, please contact the SOS Bali team via WhatsApp at 087771824370.
A Private Mission for a Public Good
Founded in 2016 by Bo H. Holmgreen, Scholars of Sustenance is a non-profit organisation with operations in Bali, Jakarta, Thailand, and the Philippines. SOS is supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers committed to three core missions: rescuing surplus food, feeding communities, and reducing CO₂ emissions.
SOS wishes to clarify that it is an independent NGO and is not affiliated with any government programmes. The organisation operates solely through the generosity of the private sector and individual donors, who help fund its logistics and daily operations. Donors can be confident that their contributions are distributed through SOS’s transparent, privately managed supply chain and reach those who need them most.
“Christmas is a time for giving, but for many in Bali’s remote areas, it is simply another week of struggle,” said Eka Widya Astutik, Operational Manager at SOS Bali. “We are calling on our partners in the hospitality industry and the kind-hearted people of Bali to help us transform surplus and staple foods into hope. A single bag of rice or a tray of eggs can make a world of difference this December.”