YouthFeedIndia COVID-19 Relief Kits

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The Covid-19 lockdown in India has resulted in millions going hungry because of no work! While the government is putting in all efforts to curb this virus, it is an uphill task against starvation. The private & non-government sector have stepped in to support the government in the relief work as well.

#YouthFeedIndia is one such initiative by young informed citizens like you who began this movement on 21st March 2020 to provide dry ration food provisions packs for the Daily Wagers, Construction Workers, Widows, Single Parent Units, Migrant Labor, Marginalized Communities, Hostel Youth, Beggars and street children who are out of work due to the Covid-19 lock down.

Youth Feed India was initiated by Mr. Shaaz Mehmood (Hyderabad), Ms. Tanya Mallavarapu Reddy (Chennai) & Ms. Deepti Kat (Bangalore) along with 21 other Young Indians from across the country. Ms. Sania Mirza, acclaimed sports person, is the Patron for the initiative. In collaboration with the Safa Society (Hyderabad) represented by Ms. Rubina Mazhar, Ms. Fareesa Khan & Mr. Ali Naqi, the initiative started accepting donations has grown rampantly with the mission to provide care packages consisting of dry provisions like rice, dal, oil, tea, turmeric, tea, sugar salt, soap etc to the worst effected during this time.

Each package costs around Rs. 500 & would suffice a family of 5 for about a week. These packs are being procured from wholesalers in the regions with the intention to infuse liquidity into the local economy. The packs are distributed by NGO network volunteers that are asked to follow hygiene protocols to limit the spread of Corona.

Targets & Work Done:

Phase 1 & 2 (completed on 30th March):

Funds Raised & Spent: 75 Lakhs

Regions: Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, North Karnataka, Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon

Quantity: 10,50,000 meals to over 75,000 citizens through the 15,000 packages delivered

Phase 3 (Till 31st May):

Fund Raised as on 25th April: Over 2.35 Crores from a target of 5 Crores

Funds Spent as on 25th April: 2.12 Crores

Regions: Hyderabad, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, North Karnataka, Delhi, Mumbai, Gurgaon Delivered

Quantity: 28,70,000 meals to over 205,000 citizens through the 41,000 packages delivered

In the last 40 days A total of 39,20,000 meals to over 2,80,000 citizens through the 56,000 packages already delivered

People Behind the Initiative:

There is a large group of over 50 responsible citizens from across the nation who are working tirelessly using technology & phone to bridge connects in this lockdown to ensure the volunteers are reaching the Indian who needs the care package. Other well-wishers are generous donors including Ms. Farah Khan, Mr. Kunal Kapoor, Mr. Abhishek Bachchan, Mr. Rana Daggubati, Ms. Shriya Saran, Mrs. Shobana Kamineni, Ms. Sonakshi Sinha, Mr. Ritesh Deshmukh among other.

APPEAL: This is not just an initiative – it is a movement! Every Indian in these challenging times needs to help in their own way and ensure that no Indian goes hungry. Rise India! Share & Keep Donating and help those who are hungry & may succumb to hunger before Corona hits them. Take this pledge: While I can afford to work from home, I pledge to feed those who cannot. I have donated. Have you? #YouthFeedIndia 

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