AHMEDABAD FOOD DISTRIBUTION SUPPORTING SLUM AREA PEOPLE
Hunger and food insecurity continue to be major global concerns, hurting millions of people and impeding societal development. In this essay, we delve into the complexities of these challenges, investigating their basic causes, the impact on communities, and the multifaceted measures required to ensure that no one goes to bed hungry in the globe.
PROBLEM
Ahmedabad, a vibrant city in India, is home to numerous slum areas that face significant challenges, including access to adequate nutrition. Slum areas in Ahmedabad often face food insecurity due to poverty, unemployment, and limited resources. Many residents struggle to afford nutritious meals and lack access to a reliable supply of food.
ACTION
Food distribution is very important in these communities because it helps keep the residents healthy and well. On January 10th, 2023, a group of 8 volunteers from ICFDR went to Ektanagar Danilimda ward in Ahmedabad. volunteers distributed food plates to over 50 people who live in the slum. The food, which the volunteers gave was cooked in a clean and safe way, and they made sure it had all the good nutrients the residents needed.
IMPACT
Due to this food distribution drive, people in the slum area received nutritious food for two meals every day for ten consecutive days. It must have left a good impact on their health and nutrition from which they were deprived off.
