Most of us have never known- and probably never will know- true hunger, but for hundreds of millions of people in India and around the world, it is a daily reality. A lack of food due to impoverished living conditions and little to no income is something people live with in India’s poor areas- many of which lie within or nearby the major cities. Food donation and food bank projects are working to fight against hunger and get people the nutrition they need.
What Is Food Donation?
It is simple: food donation is a movement where people directly supply consumable goods rather than general cash donations. Depending on the specific project, they send physical goods (tins, dried foods, non-perishables, etc.) through delivery services- or they can buy meals or food parcels online to be distributed by those working in-country.
Why Donate Food?
Unfortunately, for many poor families, nutritional food becomes a luxury. When there is such little money available, it tends to go towards the most basic necessities- and eating well is simply not possible. Making general donations is great and sure to do plenty of good- but donating food helps ensure someone gets a good meal: one that could save their life.
Two significant problems India faces are child undernutrition and high mortality rates for under-fives. Lack of food is restricting these children’s quality of life- leaving them with weak immune systems that cannot fight off diseases and illnesses that we consider basic. Buying food for these children puts them back on track and increases their chances of living and hopefully thriving.
Food donation makes a tangible difference. Nobody should go hungry, and no child should struggle to survive because they don’t get the nutrition they need. You can help by donating food- a small contribution that can make a big difference in somebody’s life.
