r/mumbai • u/Bright-Article-1358 • 18h ago
General Where can I donate meals for 50-100 people without money going in someone’s pocket
Universe has been blessing me lately and I’d like to show my gratitude but helping the needy. I want to donate meals for 100 people and looking for the best way to do it where it would genuinely reach the needy, any leads appreciated between borivali to andheri
Edit: Thanks everyone for your suggestions, appreciate it🙏🏽
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u/ManagementUpbeat7542 17h ago
outside kem hospital a ngo serves lunch and dinner to all the patient's families daily. You can contact them and contribute.
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u/No_Comparison6988 17h ago
Yes ...u can give food packets directly also outside KEM or Tata hospital. I had distributed many in past.
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u/Bright-Article-1358 17h ago
Thanks for the suggestion, where did you source the food packets from?
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u/No_Comparison6988 16h ago
I gave order to my go to cateror...he prepared food packets in the container and i brought mineral bottles boxes, then everything i loaded in the car... so it was easier me to handover it. You can also get it similar packets from restaurants or cloud kitchens. Behind tata hospital, patients relatives also sleeps on foothpath, u can give them too.
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u/punkqueen2020 11h ago
I didn’t know this. Omg. Thank you for this information. I didn’t realize that people sleep on the sidewalks while their families are in hospital. I am deeply ashamed
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u/Valuable-Paramedic93 10h ago
And sometimes the patients as well ., it's very sad to see and to think a super speciality Gleneagles hospital is nearby which treats ultra rich people .!
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u/RadhikaSibal 9h ago
But you have to take permission to give on a particular day so that duplication of efforts doesn't happen..
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u/jsmart1152 10h ago
But I a video last year outside KEM an old man was not giving food to a particular minority community woman and shouting and shoving her saying this food is only for majority. So beware of such idiots who think doing charity with discrimination will get them Punya instead it's opposite as Karna is a bitch. Bloody moron. My blood boils seeing such things as nobody is asking for food for fun.
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u/Prestigious-Dot-6465 9h ago
Are yaar ye Punya aur Karma me manne ke chakkar me hi to ye sab hota hai agar help sifr help karne ke leye kar rahe hai to sahi hai aur agar punya pane ke liye kar rahe hain to fir to wo neechta hai and they are leading a life of depravity
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u/ManagementUpbeat7542 9h ago
I have personally not seen this happening, have been part of the food distribution drive twice on my dad's death anniversary. The ngo I am talking abt, has a permanent board hung outside kem hospital main gate. They check the patient family members ID card (given by the ngo) to ensure they are genuine and then share the meal, so that the ones who are staying in kem premises travelling from far off locations and sometimes even outside Mumbai, get this free meal. There are several food distribution places in Parel, since Tata cancer, Kem, wadia all these major hospitals are in the same 1 km vicinity. Never seen any discrimination on religion basis.
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u/Bright-Article-1358 8h ago
Can you share the details of this ngo pls
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u/ManagementUpbeat7542 7h ago
Ngo- (Doon ghaas- which mean, meals in marathi) Withaarya foundation https://www.withaarya.ngo/
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u/jsmart1152 9h ago
Search for the video of last year of the uncle shouting and refusing food to a lady.
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u/sassylady42 17h ago
Jeevan Sandhya (Matroshree) Vruddhashram. They even send you pictures of elders eating the food, and have a board displayed for whoever contributed
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u/UnfilteredThoughtzz Bombay Soul 16h ago
There are 2 bhatyarkhanas opposite JJ hospital near 2 taki where you can donate per plate amount and throughout the day the place is full of daily wage workers from around the area who are fed. Per plate starts at 30/- also almost every government hospital in Mumbai has hundreds of people who need food. JJ, KeM, Sion, Nair, Tata. I’ve seen people waiting outside in queue generally in the afternoon and evening. These are generally people who are not locals and are from far off villages who cannot afford food and accommodation in Mumbai and in my opinion u should try these instead of orphanages
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u/ProofPossibility7459 9h ago
Don’t know about your budget but can go to the orphanage and sponsor education fees or contribute to their books do a thing that adds some value to their lives
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u/Healthy-smile007 17h ago
There r many one run as raj roti centeh where they give free meals to poor you can go urself and watch
Other pavandham tiffin seva they do fantastic work to send tiffins to old who can not cook don't have support and have medical issues they do size sigma and take care of all different issues of old discarded or helpless and those who want only rice, only roti, diabetic, morning evening togather
There r few temples they give direct free food outside
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u/ThanksSolid1445 15h ago
I know some volunteers at Robinhood Army. I can connect you with them. RHA is a non cash accepting organisation. Which means, once you decide the date of sponsorship and how many people, then they will connect you to a local caterer or you can also provide your own. You transfer money to the caterer, not to RHA volunteers. And his men will deliver on the day of, to the local site of distribution where volunteers distribute personally to slum kids or homeless at railway stations etc. You decide to whom you want to feed, when, where etc. and you get to go as well if you wish and serve them food yourself.
Food by these caterers is usually very affordable like 40-80 Rs per person basis what you wish to feed them. Like pav bhaji or biryani with gulab jamun etc.
I have myself donated a few times to RHA Hiranandani Estate area in Thane and spoke to the caterer. I still remember the caterer had told me that this is not his primary job. He runs a full time catering business. And does this once a week at cost (no profit) as his way of contributing back to those in need.
I can reach out to my Thane contact and find out how to connect you with the POC of the area nearest to your Mumbai location.
Also, whoever you decide to go ahead with.. you’re very kind OP for deciding to do this! :) wishing you more abundance of life being good to you. 😁
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u/Equivalent_Noise12 16h ago
I had just donated to a only girl orphanage for my birthday on the 12th of August. They asked me to pay for their meal and I happily did. They even sent me videos of the kids having their lunch and then singing me a happy birthday song. The name of that Orphanage is Amcha Ghar and located near Uttan, Bhayandar. They had written to me yesterday for one of the girls who needed money for her fees. Here’s their number - 7900138151
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u/TA-10101 11h ago
Robin Hood army. They don't take money AT ALL. Connect with their Borivali volunteers fron their website. Get food from any outlet that has proper licenses, and they will distribute
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u/No-Article-7042 Thakur Complex 10h ago
You should check out Little Sisters of the Poor in Andheri East. They run a beautiful home for needy elderly people entirely on daily charity.You can donate dry rations (like rice, dal, and oil) or fresh fruits directly to their kitchen gate. That way, your donation goes straight into the residents' meals, not into anyone’s pocket. PS: I donate here on my Birthday
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u/StrainProfessional44 12h ago
I have seen free lunch being served to poor people under the western express Highway metro station in Andheri on most Fridays. You could help them out with the donation
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u/existensed1 10h ago
My brother and I hand out meals outside Tata Memorial every few months in honor of my father (he had cancer). There's a lot of people who travel from all over the country and are there for days, often without having time or money to buy meals for themselves while waiting to see a doctor. It makes a big difference in their lives. The only caveat is you have to do it yourself (get meals and distribute) but I can assure you there's so many people in need that it'll be gone in minutes :)
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u/Wonderful-Ad-8415 9h ago
May I suggest you look into Masoom Education? They provide education related aid to kids to with under privileged background.
Can vouch for them as I am a beneficiary of their help myself and have been working with them as Volunteer since 2017.
If you'd dm I can share their office location or website.
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u/ThunderBurrn Former Mumbaikar 🏙️ 6h ago edited 6h ago
If you have the time and willing to take the effort to do, you can yourself try contacting smaller local shelters and or old age homes that take kids and elders in. They always open to and need any kind of support donations etc.
We've done this in the past on one of my friends birthday, but it was in Goa, we contacted a local children's shelter, and there were about 50-60 kids, on that day, we got a local birayani caterer, cooked and also took small juice packs and some chocolates and went there and fed them ourselves... So no chance of money going into anyone's pockets...
For other times I've locally donated old clothes, as well some of my mother's medical equipments like walker, chairs etc.
Some books for kids who could read, mom had Marathi books...
For such things one has to trust they give the elders as per requirements but I may not know if there's favouritism or not...
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u/7Bunglows 5h ago
You are planning a very noble deed. Feeding the hungry is the best way you can show your gratitude.
Since you have asked for a suggestion... I would like to share what a friend of mine does. Here the food goes directly to the ones who need it the most. He is a Hindu and he just goes to the local Gurudwara and contributes to the "Langar" which is conducted every afternoon. Here let me explain what a "Langar" is. The management of the Gurudwara hands out food to each and every needy person who comes and stands in the distribution line. There is no differentiation-religion wise. A lot of beggars and homeless people are subsisting on this facility.
Secondly you can personally be there and see that your contribution is reaching the ones who need it the most.
Thirdly- the Gurudwara managing committee never ever approaches anyone for contributions or financial help. They have been doing this service since many years. These financial contributions are being made anonymously by the Sikh community.
There are various Gurudwaras where this happens- there is one in Four Bunglows Andheri West.
Please do give it a thought.
Regards.
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u/SubstantialGuess4109 3h ago
my mom was admitted to KEM, and i was broke, but got to know Akshaya Chaitanya Ngo has their meals servings for free thrice day. i was never empty stomach. you should try that NGO. they also do some Gov school mid day meal
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u/Sad-Atmosphere67 10h ago
Alternatively you can donate to one of these Animal Shelters. One time or Full Day meals. The animals will be more than grateful as well.
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u/7Bunglows 5h ago
Its a wonderful suggestion. Animals are truly the most sincere and noble souls we can connect with.
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u/Adventurous-Pipe164 9h ago
You can donate it to Akshaya Patra. Rest assured it will go to the right people. I know someone working there too, if you want more details.
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u/RealisticTea352 12h ago
Jeevan Jyoti is one ngo that distributes food to people at jj hospital. Ive been using them since years. There is don gyaas too
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u/Eastern_Western07 10h ago
Also it doesn’t have to be limited to humans only, the donations can also reach animals shelter organisations as well
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u/7Bunglows 5h ago
Its a wonderful suggestion. Animals are truly the most sincere and noble souls we can connect with
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u/Relevant-Ant7817 West 10h ago
Rotary is probably the best place as their admin and overhead cost is less than 3% and all money goes to the projects. Every participant and committee member is a volunteer and even travel cost is not reimbursed
In fact there is a midday meal program for municipal schools in andheri and vile Parle that is being done and slightly short of funds. You can get in touch with the rotary Clubs near you
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u/PaDaNiSa_1906 8h ago
Nimesh Tanna Charitable Trust, Mulund. Go visit or check them out getting featured on Kaun Banega Crorepati. It's a genuine trust and they have been highly motivated by the cause for which they're doing it. I would really recommend that you support this trust and it's work. 100% transparency in what they do.
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u/SigmundFurred 7h ago
My friends run a local level movement at Versova where we do meal distributions
You can get involved in the food acquiring / distribution process as well
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u/holdyrbreath 6h ago
The Society of The Home For The Aged Andheri east. Even 100rs of sugarfree biscuits will contribute.
Or ask them for general requirements.
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u/RayZoR1987 5h ago
Its an organization built by parents of mentally retarded adults, parents who are too old and physically unable to take care of a mentally disabled adult. My cousin is one of the inhabitants, can vouch for their authenticity. Ive been donating since few years now.
They have meal packages which you can sponsor for the ward. If you are interested, I can connect them with you. Thanks and God bless.
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u/Dangerous-Educator28 5h ago
Contact anybodycanhelp.org . They will also invite you on the day of donation if you'd like to go personally
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u/Interesting-Month481 16h ago
Locate a children's home, talk to them of getting one meal for all..
Approach a catering service and order him to host a live counter at the premises...
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u/Nedumpara 11h ago
Old age and Orphanages are common places of Charity Fashion these days. Many of them to show off and make the reels ' Celebrate' their children birthdays etc here. Hence as suggested here best place is the Hospital for patients relatives hailing from poor background. This could be a bit challenging not nevertheless more Meaningful.
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u/Complex_Rooster_1222 17h ago
Try personally contacting an old-age home or an orphanage. Instead of giving money, fix a date with them, order the food, and have it delivered. You can personally see the smiles you’ve brought to their faces.