The latest round of support officially begins on January 2, 2026, and is expected to benefit more than a million households.
Government officials say the new vouchers are meant to help families cope with everyday spending while also supporting local merchants. The S$300 package is divided into two equal portions:
S$150 for use at neighbourhood hawkers and heartland shops, and
S$150 for participating supermarkets across the country.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong noted that the program has remained an important part of the national support plan.
He explained that households received S$500 in vouchers last May, and the additional S$300 released this year continues the government’s effort to help citizens manage rising prices. The vouchers will remain valid until December 31, 2026.
More than 24,000 hawkers and small businesses are already registered under the scheme.
Most of these are food and beverage merchants, making it easy for households to use the vouchers on groceries and daily meals.
Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling highlighted the strong response Singaporeans have shown to the voucher program.
Over the past four years, the initiative has seen a claim rate of almost 98 percent, showing that families continue to rely on the support. The most recent round had an impressive 98.1 percent redemption rate.
Each household only needs one member to log in to the official voucher portal using Singpass.
After successful verification, a unique link containing the digital vouchers will be sent to the household through SMS. The link is shareable and can be used by all family members.
Residents who need help with the digital process can visit community centres, community clubs, or SG Digital Community Hubs.
Volunteers, youth groups, and digital ambassadors will be available in the first weeks of the rollout to guide seniors and persons with disabilities.
Authorities are also urging residents to be alert to scams. They caution that people should not share bank details, transfer money, or download apps from unofficial platforms to claim the vouchers.
Anyone who receives suspicious messages can contact the People’s Association or the Scam Shield helpline.
The CDC voucher program began during the COVID-19 pandemic to appreciate citizens for their resilience and to support local businesses.
Today, the initiative continues to play a key role in helping households manage daily expenses, boosting neighbourhood economies, and ensuring that vulnerable groups are not left behind.
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