About NGO:

ISKCON Food Relief Foundation was formed with the twin objective of eradicating hunger and promoting education amongst the underprivileged sections of the society and thereby ensuring their socio-economic development. IFRF is a non-profit, non-religious, non-sectarian public charitable trust. The mid-day meal program is implemented by IFRF in the government aided and municipal schools for the benefit of underprivileged kids. Our belief is that one meal a day brings thousands of children to school.

The mid day meal program is a strategic program to liberate the underprivileged children from the vicious cycle of poverty by providing free and nutritious food and thereby facilitating the increase in the enrollment in these schools, reducing the dropout rate and improving attendance. It is our vision that each child receives education and it is towards this goal that IFRF is working. As of now, IFRF caters to 2 lakh children from 5 centres in Maharashtra.

Fund Usage:

Following are our objectives:

1. Feeding as many children as possible: every year since our inception our single minded focus has been to increase the number of children being covered by the program.
2. Increasing the number of IFRF centres all over India: we are also desirous of expanding the number of centres and currently looking at opening new centres in Haridwar, Jamshedpur and Guwahati.
3. Providing a wholesome, nutrious meal along with variety to the children: we ensure that every child gets ample variety in food along with the nutrition prescribed by the government for the overall development of the child. Our weekly menu comprises of different varieties of Khichdi like usal rice, spinach rice and many other varieties making each meal nutritious and tasty.

Impact:

The students of Kashi municipal Marathi school from Mira Bhayander have sent us letters thanking us for the wholesome khichdi provided to them on daily basis.

Ritesh Kamle says: "I study in class 6. We get delicious khichdi from ISKCON everyday during our lunch break. The khichdi served is hot as its supplied in stainless steel container which is sealed. My friends come to the school for this khichdi!!"

Parents of the children have also expressed their happiness at the fact that they now their children at least get one square meal a day.

Mr. Kamle : "I am a construction worker and cannot afford good food for my children. They go to the school where they are given this wholesome khichdi which has helped them perform better and their overall health."

Page Url :
http://www.unitedwaymumbai.org/ngo42_ifrf.htm

Founded Year: 2004

Cause category: Education

Our Supporters

• Chaitanya Desai
• Noopur Desai
• Gaurangi Desai