In 2025, Singapore is celebrating 60 years of independence with a special financial gift for every household. The government introduced the Community Development Council (CDC) Vouchers Scheme, giving S$300 worth of vouchers to each home. These vouchers are meant to help families with everyday expenses and to support local businesses like hawker stalls and small shops.
Simple Help for Everyday Needs
This move is part of a bigger S$1.9 billion support package. It comes at a time when the cost of living is rising. Families can use the vouchers to buy food, groceries, and other daily needs. It’s a simple way to reduce household spending and to keep money moving within neighborhoods.
More Than Just Money
The vouchers are not only about financial aid. They also help build stronger communities. By using these vouchers at local stalls and shops, people support small business owners. Special promotions and extra help for seniors and those less tech-savvy also make the program inclusive for everyone.
Why the Government is Giving Out CDC Vouchers
The main goal of the CDC Voucher Scheme is to make life a little easier for families. Prices are going up, and groceries and meals are becoming more expensive. The vouchers offer relief by cutting down on some of these regular costs.
They also help small, local businesses. Hawker stalls and heartland shops often struggle when people shop at big malls or order online. By giving people vouchers to use in their own communities, the program supports these small sellers and keeps local economies active.
How to Claim and Use Your Vouchers
Claiming the S$300 CDC vouchers is easy. Each household receives a letter with clear instructions. One member of the family can log in to go.gov.sg/cdcv using their Singpass and claim the vouchers for the entire household.
After claiming, they’ll get a message from “gov.sg” with a voucher link. This link can be shared with other household members. The vouchers can be used all year long, until 31 December 2025.
To know where to spend them, just look for these signs:
- Teal Decal – hawkers and local merchants
- Yellow Decal – participating supermarkets
You can also check the full list of shops at the CDC Vouchers portal.
Where Can You Spend the Vouchers?
Each S$300 set of vouchers is divided into two parts:
- S$150 for hawkers and heartland shops
- S$150 for supermarkets
This balance helps both small food stalls and larger supermarkets benefit from the scheme.
Extra Deals for SG60 Celebration
To celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday, many stores and stalls are offering extra deals when you pay using CDC vouchers.
Supermarket Offers:
- NTUC FairPrice: Item discounts + bonus loyalty points
- Cold Storage: Free gifts with bigger purchases
- Giant: Discount bundles on essentials
- Prime Supermarket: Lower prices on produce and dry goods
Local Shops & Hawkers:
- Discounts of 10–20%
- Free items with voucher purchases
- Weekend specials to draw more customers
These deals make your vouchers go further and encourage people to shop close to home.
Support for Those Less Familiar with Technology
Not everyone is comfortable using digital vouchers, especially older adults. That’s why the government has provided extra help through Community Centres (CCs) and SG Digital Community Hubs.
Volunteers, including students from local colleges, are ready to assist residents at CCs. They help guide people through the process of claiming and using vouchers. Special ambassadors are also on hand to help seniors.
Priority lines are set up for seniors and people with disabilities. This ensures that every resident, regardless of age or ability, can benefit from the scheme.
The Effect on Singapore’s Local Economy
Since it started, the CDC Vouchers program has made a big difference. In 2024 alone, over S$1 billion worth of vouchers were used. By the end of 2024:
- 97% of households had claimed their vouchers
- S$1.6 billion was added to the local economy since the program began in 2021
The vouchers not only helped families but also helped thousands of small businesses stay strong.
Be Careful: Avoid Scams
As the voucher program grows, some scammers are trying to trick people. The government reminds residents to be careful.
- Never share your banking details
- All messages will come from gov.sg
- Claiming always happens through Singpass at go.gov.sg/cdcv
To report scams, visit vouchers.cdc.gov.sg or call 6225 5322. You can also file a report at police.gov.sg/i-witness.