Sorry folks, we had a major health breakdown in our family from past two weeks. With each one of us getting either fever or the cold, we could not post any blog last week. We apologise for that. We hope and wish that all our readers to be healthy and safe in this weather change that has took over India.
When I was sick, my mom cuddled me (yes I am much older and way past the cuddling age, but she did cuddle me and I liked it!) and served me with hot food preparations and took care of me. I felt so blessed to be there with her and having looked after in time of need.
As the ever meandering mind I have, I thought about all those kids who did not have this luxury called "Mother" and were living off the streets braving the weather and life circumstances. I thought how can small kids who are just three and four feed themselves without others help. It is not possible. Leave alone clothes or shelter, food the very basic need to survival, is scarce to them. They go looking out for food in dumpsters or beg or have to steal to feed themselves.
A sad state indeed!
On a similar note, we came across a robust organisation who have carved their name in the world. They need no introduction. The Mumbai dabbawalas! This organisation came up with an initiative to feed the street kids with meals. It was started more than two years ago...
Click on the video below to know more.
In India, festivals and marriages are big part of our lives. We always cook more than what is required and end up throwing the palatable extra food at the end of the day. When we are enjoying on joyous occasions, why cant we be more conscious and end up spreading this joy to the needy as well. After all, celebrations are enjoyable when we are and share with everyone.
Though not dabbawalas, in many metros, lot of NGOs and volunteers are just a call away. They pick the food at your doorstep and distribute it to the needy people on the street. Now that is what makes a change.
All we have to do is have the heart to share our wasted food and plan in ahead. Call the organisations who accept food and check their criteria in terms of acceptability and timings. Some organisations have certain time restrictions within which they would want the food to be delivered. If you are organising a function, you can ask your caterers to donate the excessive food to such organisations.
You, as an individual can bring the change into so many kids lives.
Tell us if you know someone who has been doing something similar. We want to know how to resolve this issue on such large scale.
Tell us if you know someone who has been doing something similar. We want to know how to resolve this issue on such large scale.
As it is rightly said, "Helping hands are better than praying lips"
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