Velasamy says the generosity of Malaysians has resulted in an overlap of items given to the needy in Johor Baru.
The number of people giving out food packs to those living on the streets has tripled since the first movement control order came into effect in March last year.
Checks by StarMetro revealed that the homeless could receive free food from up to eight non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and individual donors each day.
