THE BACKGROUND:
Situated in the heart of Uttar Pradesh, the capital city of Lucknow is home to a substantial population of migrants and urban poor, including construction workers, the homeless, and economically vulnerable youth. These individuals face daily hardships, often grappling with the scarcity of not getting enough to eat and the relentless challenges of hunger and homelessness.
Recognizing the pressing need, a community kitchen initiative has emerged as a beacon of hope. By providing regular and nutritious meals, this initiative aims to not only mitigate hunger but also improve their health and well-being.
A community kitchen in Lucknow can be a viable and effective solution to address the hunger problem, and providing meals at a subsidized amount will improve the quality of life of the people in the city.
HOW THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN WORKS:
The NGO, Ehsaas which is based in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow has started a community kitchen called Prabhu Kripa.
The community kitchen has a capacity of serving 500 people per day, it benefits the poor, the homeless, the street children, the construction workers, the sick, the orphans, and the economically weaker youth.
PRABHU KRIPA - IMPACT OF THIS KITCHEN:
PRABHUKRIPA-MENU:
FUND GENEROUSLY:
IF YOU FUND,
INR 2500, you help feed 50 people.
INR 5000, you help feed 100 people.
INR 7500, you help feed 150 people.
All funding has 80G tax benefits.
PHOTOS OF THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN:
ABOUT ME:
My name is KHUSHAL BHARGAVA. I am a concerned citizen and I’ve undertaken this campaign to end hunger and to provide nutritional and affordable meals to those who live on the streets.
Many people are faced with the difficulty of a lack of access to regular, healthy meals. Numerous individuals in our community, through no fault of their own, find themselves without a stable home or enough resources to meet their basic needs. They face the harsh reality of having to choose between spending their limited funds on cooking essentials or going hungry.
It costs just INR 60 for a meal per day. They levy a charge of INR 10 per person for a meal to maintain the dignity and self-respect of the beneficiaries. So just INR 5000 will feed 100 people for one day.
The Prabhu Kripa community kitchen by the NGO, Ehsaas, aims to provide nutritional and healthy meals for an affordable price of INR 60. By offering them affordable and healthy meals, we can restore their belief in a brighter future and show them that compassion and care still exist in this world.
LOCATION OF THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN:
ABOUT EHSAAS:
Ehsaas is a Non-Government Organization, established In 2003 with the idea of bringing positive changes in health, education, and the economic and social status of underprivileged sections of society. Ehsaas’s vision is to provide primary support and a platform to individuals and communities for their sustainable progress and empowerment to lead a life with dignity and respect.
They as an organization, comprised of spirited youths, academicians, and social activists recognize that bringing changes in health status, educational status, social norms, and economic status is a gradual process and requires a concerted and sustained effort along with repeated exposure to alternative ideas. Their organization is tirelessly mobilizing individuals and communities for health, educational, social, and economic empowerment.
FEEDBACK THAT YOU GET:
To ensure that there is complete transparency a report will be uploaded by the NGO. The details will then be posted on the UPDATES section of the campaign. The platform will send an EMAIL alert to all the funders as soon as it is posted - i.e. to you.
The below image is an example of the FEEDBACK FORMAT that will be shared. (There will be a detailed report as well)
TAX BENEFITS:
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as EHSAAS is a registered NGO and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT Act. Foreign funding is NOT accepted.
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of who benefitted?
Yes. After the money has been collected it will be transferred by Fueladream to EHSAAS. We will update you on the details of the beneficiaries as soon as possible. Once we get this information we shall upload a report on the UPDATES section of this campaign. You will then get an alert and can read details about the beneficiaries.
When do I get the receipts?
The receipts will start getting processed about 4 to 6 weeks AFTER the campaign is closed and will be sent to you directly.
How can we fund this campaign with a Cheque?
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BRANCH: Koramangala( Main Branch). City: Bengaluru - 560095.
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2) Full address with Pin code:
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5) Cheque number:
6) Amount funded:
7) Whose campaign are you funding. (Name of the person OR campaign number/ID):
After the funds are received and the above details are verified, the fund amount will be transferred to the respective campaign. This can take from 1-3 working days.
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding in India is a relatively new concept and is growing very quickly.
It’s a concept that allows a large number of funders (like you) to fund an idea or a cause or event by giving small amounts of money online. Fueladream.com is a crowdfunding platform in India that allows for such pooling of funds. You can fund innovations and ideas on FuelADream and be the first to get these products or make them come true. You can also do a good turn by funding charities and causes through crowdfunding. When you fund a charity it’s more like a donation and you get small innovative rewards like a shout-out on an FB page or a thank you email from the beneficiaries.
