The Good Project fundraising in Hin Bus Depot, Penang
‘Tis the season to eat well and do good. This December, something extra special is being served up at Penang’s Hin Bus Depot, as something of a festive fundraiser.
Organised by Good Friends Club, The Good Project is bringing together a lineup of leading restaurants, cocktail bars, farmers, and producers from Penang and Kuala Lumpur for a one-day fundraising initiative in support of a good cause.
A community fundraiser with local chefs, bartenders & producers
They say “good friends never bojio”, and so the Good Friends Club – one of Penang’s most renowned neighbourhood bars – is inviting all to join in on their community-driven food and beverage collaboration, The Good Project.
Image credit: @goodfriendsclubpg via Instagram
Spanning COEX and Hin Bus Depot, the event is a collective fundraising effort supported by the local F&B communities, alongside the host venue, with the aim of rallying local foodies and visiting tourists alike. The slew of participating restaurants and bars includes Restaurant Au Jardin, Biso, Gen, and Rembar from Penang, as well as KL’s Fifty Tales, Bidou, Cabinet 8, and Bar Trigona.
Image adapted from: @goodfriendsclubpg & @genpenang via Instagram
All profits from participating bars, along with a portion of restaurant proceeds, will be donated to House of Hope Penang, with an ambitious collective fundraising goal of RM15,000 to support low-income families, children, and youth through food aid, education, and mentorship programmes.
The Good Project will be taking over COEX and Hin Bus Depot on 21st December 2025, so it’ll be a meaningful and delicious way to give back during the most generous time of the year.
What else to expect at The Good Project in Penang
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Running from 1pm to 6pm will be the local farmers’ market at COEX, with food stalls featuring guest F&B shifts, some hands-on workshops, and even sharing sessions at 2pm by participating local farmers, diving into topics such as the importance of supporting local ingredients. Here, you can purchase RM35 tickets, which are redeemable for the food and drinks sold at these stalls.
Come dusk, the celebration shifts to Hin Bus Depot from 7pm till midnight, with an evening programme highlighting collaborative menus of restaurants and bars, and atmospheric live music by the Bunga Raya Band. Tickets for this session are priced at RM150 for four items or RM50 per item, redeemable across all participating outlets.
The Good Project by Good Friends Club in Penang
Nothing says holiday spirit quite like sharing and good food, and The Good Project is a warm reminder of how simple yet purposeful the festive season can be. So gather your friends, come for the food, and leave with happy bellies and a warm heart knowing that you’ve helped make a real difference.
Cover image adapted from: @goodfriendsclubpg via Instagram