It is the duty of every living being to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with his life, wealth, intelligence and words.
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.22.35
Who We Are
Brief History
ISKCON’s Food Relief program is the world’s largest vegetarian food distribution effort with an active presence in 65 countries. Since its establishment in 1970, ISKCON, a charitable organization, has been at forefront of delivering food relief in some of the most difficult and dangerous locations around the world be it areas affected by war to natural calamities.
The most recent efforts include Covid pandemic response, Ukraine crisis, floods in Assam, cloudburst in Uttrakhand
ISKCON’s Food Relief program is the world’s largest vegetarian food distribution effort with an active presence in 65 countries. Since its establishment in 1970, ISKCON, a charitable organization, has been at forefront of delivering food relief in some of the most difficult and dangerous locations around the world be it areas affected by war to natural calamities.
The Mission
The program draws its inspiration from the message of ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada who envisioned that no one within a 10-mile radius of its center should go hungry. With that mission in mind, our team of professional and selfless volunteers have served over 550 crore plates of meals till date.
During the Covid pandemic, ISKCON’s food distribution (or also known as Annadan seva) has benefited millions of people across the world. At the request of several state governments, ISKCON food relief helped migrant workers, police officers, and front-line staff by providing nutritious and fresh meals as per their taste. Since the beginning of Covid pandemic, our team has distributed over 76 crore plates of meals.
ISKCON and its affiliate foundations would like to thank the governments, donors, volunteers, and well-wishers for helping us play our part in combating COVID-19.
Activities
ISKCON Nepal is actively involved in providing food to people in need through various programs.
Some of the activities done by ISKCON Nepal for food distribution include:
Food for Life Program:
ISKCON Nepal runs a food distribution program called "Food for Life." Under this program, they provide nutritious meals to the needy, especially in times of crisis, such as during natural disasters, pandemics, and other emergencies. This program is run with the help of volunteers who prepare the food, pack it, and distribute it to those in need.
Daily distribution of Prasadam:
ISKCON Nepal also distributes Prasadam, which is sanctified food offered to Lord Krishna, on a daily basis. The food is distributed to devotees and visitors at the temple, as well as to people in nearby areas who are in need of food.
Feeding programs:
ISKCON Nepal also conducts feeding programs in schools, orphanages, and old-age homes. They provide free meals to students, children, and elderly people who may not have access to nutritious food. These programs are aimed at promoting education, health, and well-being.
Distribution of Food Packages:
ISKCON Nepal also distributes food packages containing essential items such as rice, lentils, oil, and salt, to families in need. This program is aimed at helping families who are struggling to make ends meet, especially during times of crisis.
Overall, ISKCON Nepal is doing commendable work in the field of food distribution, and their efforts are helping to alleviate hunger and malnutrition in the community.
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