Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, India continues to face a silent humanitarian crisis — hunger and food insecurity. For millions of people, especially in rural areas, urban slums, and marginalized communities, even one full meal a day remains a distant dream. Children go to school on empty stomachs, elderly people scavenge for food, and laborers struggle through their day with no guarantee of nourishment. Malnutrition, stunted growth, and hunger-induced illnesses continue to haunt the poorest sections of our society.
Vighnaharta Foundation, driven by its core belief that food is a basic human right, has launched the initiative “No Stomach Goes Hungry” — a grassroots movement to provide free, nutritious meals to those who need it most. This initiative ensures that the most vulnerable—children, daily wage workers, homeless individuals, the elderly, and destitute families—receive not just food, but dignity, health, and hope.
This is more than just a food distribution program; it is an inclusive, scalable, and community-powered effort to eradicate hunger while promoting compassion and collective responsibility. At a time when global food prices and unemployment continue to rise, “No Stomach Goes Hungry” stands as a symbol of solidarity and care for the voiceless.
“No Stomach Goes Hungry” is designed to deliver immediate hunger relief while also building sustainable community food networks. It is rooted in localized, community-led action, supported by strong monitoring systems, and aligned with national and global development goals.
Key Components of the Initiative:
Community Kitchens: We operate and support community kitchens that prepare fresh, hot meals daily and distribute them in slums, shelters, marketplaces, and schools. These kitchens are often staffed by local volunteers or trained women from self-help groups.
Meal Distribution Drives: Through door-to-door and street distribution, our teams provide ready-to-eat meals and dry ration kits to homeless individuals, migrant laborers, and elderly citizens with no support system.
Food Security for Children: We partner with government schools, anganwadis, and orphanages to ensure that children from low-income backgrounds receive at least one nutritious meal a day.
Emergency Food Relief: During natural disasters, pandemics, or seasonal crises, we mobilize rapid food relief operations in affected areas.
Zero-Waste Philosophy: We actively partner with local farmers, wholesalers, and restaurants to rescue surplus food and redirect it to those in need, reducing food waste and maximizing outreach.
Monitoring and Accountability
Our field teams maintain daily logs, attendance records, distribution charts, and beneficiary feedback to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our food relief work. Regular audits and impact reports are shared with donors and CSR partners to ensure full transparency.
Beneficiaries Include:
Impact So Far and Future Goals
Since its inception, “No Stomach Goes Hungry” has served thousands of meals in some of the most underserved areas of West Bengal. As we scale up, we aim to establish:
10+ community kitchens operating across multiple districts
Daily food support for 5,000+ individuals
Long-term nutrition support programs for children and elderly groups
Local food champions trained from communities to sustain daily operations
By integrating real-time field data, community feedback, and technology, we are building a hunger relief ecosystem that is responsive, efficient, and inclusive.
Alignment with SDGs
The initiative directly contributes to:
CSR and Donor Benefits
Vighnaharta Foundation is fully registered under Section 12A and 80G of the Income Tax Act. This means:
80G Tax Deduction: Donors (individuals or corporates) can claim 50% tax deduction on their donation.
12A Exemption: Ensures that all donated funds are fully tax-exempt at the NGO level and are 100% used for project implementation.
Transparency and Reporting: We maintain audited records, utilization certificates, and monthly impact reports, offering full transparency to our donors.
Why Your Support Matters
With your help, we can:
Prevent child hunger and malnutrition
Enable women to cook and feed without financial burden
Help elderly people live with dignity
Provide relief to migrant workers in distress
Promote a culture of community care and zero food waste
No one should go hungry — not today, not ever. Hunger is not just about empty stomachs; it’s about lost potential, weakened health, and crushed dignity. No Stomach Goes Hungry is not just a feeding program — it is a movement for compassion, equality, and justice.
At Vighnaharta Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that every meal served brings with it hope, health, and humanity. We invite corporate CSR partners, philanthropists, and compassionate citizens to stand with us. Together, let’s build a hunger-free India, where every meal served is a step towards dignity and empowerment.
