The Daily Meals Programme

Posted on | by Wishes and Blessings

India is home to the largest undernourished population in the world with over 194.4 million people are undernourished in India. 1 in 5 children have stunted growth and poor immunity due to lack of access to regular and nutritious food.

Wishes and Blessings decided to step in and address this problem and make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged. In 2015, we launched a new project to feed the underprivileged – ‘Daily Meals Programme’.

What is the Daily Meals Programme?

The programme targets problems of hunger, malnutrition and poverty. Meals are served in all shelter homes that are run and supported by Wishes and Blessings. The first phase fed 60 homeless and poor children, women and men. Now, in 2019, the programme feeds more than 450 underprivileged and homeless children, women, men and elderly 3 hot and nutritious meals every day.

Armaan is happy with a full stomach.

Rukmanni amma eating a breakfast as part of the daily meals programme

Now Armaan and Rukmanni amma do not have to worry about where their next meal will come from, and are healthy and happy!

The menu is adapted according to our beneficiaries needs, keeping in mind their tastes as well. Breakfast starts with a glass of milk, and eggs are served once a week. A hearty lunch follows and varies between a crowd favourite: rajma chawal to roti, dal and veggies. A delicious evening snack of chana murmura or even ice cream in those hot summer months! A balanced dinner follows, and all our beneficiaries go to sleep peacefully, without worrying about where their next meal will come from.

What are the outcomes?

  • 1. Beneficiaries report higher immunities and therefore are more resilient when it comes to fighting diseases and illnesses.
  • 2. Children are healthier and record high attendance in school, ensuring their education is on track.
  • 3. With the assurance of regular hot and nutritious meals, beneficiaries are less prone to begging and stealing in order to fill their stomachs.
  • 4. Healthier elders who are able to age gracefully as their unique health concerns are taken care of.

Watch this video to find out how Wishes and Blessings is changing the lives of the underprivileged, one meal at a time…

Would you like to feed the underprivileged and homeless?  It takes just Rs. 3,300 to feed one homeless person 3 hot and nutritious daily meals for 3 months! Help us in our fight against hunger and  get in touch with Wishes and Blessings now!

Beneficiaries of the daily meals programme

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