Khaana Chahiye was established to provide food assistance to the most vulnerable sections of Mumbai's population during the Covid-19 crisis.
We provided groceries and essential items to migrant labourers and other vulnerable groups who had access to cooking facilities at home.
We provided cooked food, water, snacks, masks, and sanitizers at three major Mumbai train stations, serving 284 Shramik Express Trains
Our efforts are bolstered by the dedication, compassion, and time contributed by volunteers in the field, as well as remotely by many more around the world.
As part of our commitment to sustainable livelihoods, we've been backing Community Kitchens led by an all-women self-help group and a transgender collective.
The #KhaanaChahiye hashtag has organically connected 20 million people across various social media platforms to our mission of addressing hunger in Mumbai.
Lack of nutritious food weakens the human immune system, making vulnerable populations susceptible to illness. Hence, we strongly believe that access to nutritious food is the highest form of preventive medicine.
We employ both technology and on-ground volunteers to collect real-time data on emerging food shortages. This approach enables us to maintain an up-to-date, accurate 'hunger map' of Mumbai, facilitating precise assistance to marginalized communities.
We run two community kitchens in Kurla and in Ulhasnagar, that are driven by women self-help groups and transgender and former victims of human trafficking and commercial sex work respectively. The kitchens share a total of 550 meals per day.
Through our multilingual Report Hunger WhatsApp bot anyone in Mumbai can register or report families or individuals in need. We have partnered with TISS and CSSC, organizations that work with vulnerable communities in Govandi and Mumbai's western suburbs, to identify those in extreme need and provide them with emergency grocery support.
Khaana Chahiye's Hunger Free SOS Chatbot won the "Inclusion and Empowerment" category for the best digital solution supporting the UN SG's goals.
Placed 2nd in the 2021 Youth Innovation Challenge, co-hosted by various organisations including the Government of Maharashtra, UN Habitat, UNICEF, and others.
We received the 7th SME Award in the 'Community Mobilization' category from the Digital Empowerment Foundation for our impactful use of social media in promoting our mission.
The Hunger Map Project clinched the eNGO challenge in Governance and Livelihood, backed by the Digital Empowerment Foundation and World Summit Awards.
Awarded to initiatives that combatted hunger during the Covid-19 pandemic. The World Food Programme served as the event's knowledge partner.
Awarded by the Jagran Media Group and Only My Health dedicated to corona warriors and these champions of change
Our co-founder Neeti Goel gets awarded for her work in Mumbai
Featured by '50 Best' in global initiatives taken to combat hunger in times of #COVID19
Many indians are up in arms about the government’s handling of their country’s all-engulfing second wave of covid-19. Hospitals, testing facilities, even crematoria are overwhelmed...
BBC covers our beneficiaries and Team Khaana Chahiye's migrant relief efforts
Even as the pandemic abated, a silent crisis has unfolded in homes across the country: I spent time with families in the slums of Mumbai where the battle against hunger is playing out.
Desperation grows for those unable to access subsidised food, as worst hunger in two decades reported.
Khaana Chahiye is a citizens' initiative to ensure much of Mumbai's workforce does not go hungry during lockdown.
Millions saw their economic toehold ripped away in lockdowns over the last 12 months. Now hunger stalks them. Swaraj Shetty, our co-founder speaks to Archana Chaudhary about our observations.
Khaana Chahiye, a citizen-led movement now registered as an NGO, served around 47 lakh meals and 20,000 ration kits to migrant workers and slum dwellers around Mumbai
Young people are ensuring that those affected have a good meal everyday, and are coming up with innovative solutions to ensure no one in Maximum City sleeps hungry.
More than 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May during 2nd wave. The daily average wage for about 230 million dropped below Rs 375. All of this is leading to an increase in hunger.
The Khana Chahiye Foundation, an organization working towards "Zero Hunger" in Mumbai, has been providing meals to 2,000 below-poverty-line families during the Covid-19 lockdown...
The official Liverpool Supporters Club in Mumbai reached out to fans across the world to raise funds for underprivileged people living in and around the Mumbai neighbourhood...
Thank you, Radio Mirchi, for partnering with MSRTC and Khaana Chahiye. Looking forward to more such work
Thank you. We are committed to doing what we can to help.
Feeding 45 lakh meals to the needy during the lockdown is very commendable
Glad we could contribute and be part of your generous efforts
It takes a certain sense of commitment & compassion to voluntarily step out to serve at this time. Congratulations Neeti Goel & teamkhaanachahiye Truly inspiring. –Sg
Incredible work by We Work India member Pathik Muni and Khaanachahiye.
International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) alum Swaraj Shetty, CIO of Litmus Test Project is volunteering with the food distribution initiative Khaana Chahiye. They distribute over 72,000 meals per day meals for the homeless and needy in Mumbai.
Congratulations on the wonderful work you all are doing.
Thanks Swaraj. Proud of the unbelievable work u are doing
If you are in Mumbai and want to make a difference, here is ONE way - Khaanachahiye. They serve meals to those in extreme need with a focus on daily wage labourers, migrant workers and the homeless. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to make a difference.
This amazing organisation has dished out over 2.5 million meals since lockdown began. If you are looking for a way to support the most vulnerable during this time, please take a look at their selfless work and reach out to know more.
The team @khaanachahiye is raising funds for the marginalized who'll are not only battling #COVID19 but also hunger, which is a pressing issue as well.
Unheard Voices digitally captures the stories of migrant women workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in Reay Road, Mumbai.
See their stories
A video gallery that chronicles the journeys of our citizen volunteers who are at the frontlines of our fight against hunger.
See the videos
Tales from our on-ground partners and the people they serve, as captured by our very own KN Karthikeyan.
Read their stories
Several young artists created fine art, theatre, music, and poetry to highlight the hunger epidemic in Mumbai.
See the artworkThe Hunger and Poverty Mapping Study aims to gather research data on food demand, supply, demographics, and extreme need in Mumbai. This data allows us to tailor nuanced, site-specific, evidence-based interventions addressing poverty and hunger.
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We are grateful for your past support, which enabled us to realise our ambitious goals. As we persist in our mission, your renewed sponsorships sustain the continuous operation of our community kitchens, ensuring that essential meals continue to reach those in need.
Ready to make a lasting difference?
Use the form to pledge your support or contact us at volunteer@khaanachahiye.com for queries or additional assistance.
PS - We deeply value your commitment to ending hunger and enhancing lives in Mumbai.
