DYFI's Hridayapoorvam Initiative ensures hunger relief | Fusion - WeRIndia

In a heartwarming endeavour that has stood the test of time, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has embarked on the seventh year of its hunger relief initiative.

Hridayapoorvam is a benevolent campaign. It provides nourishing meals to patients and caregivers at Alappuzha’s Government Medical College Hospital.

From its humble beginnings in 2017, when a mere 300 meals were distributed, the initiative now serves a staggering 40,000 people daily.

Under the banner of Hrithayapoorvvam, this noble mission commenced with a handful of pothichoru packets.

Today, the initiative has expanded its embrace to encompass 50 hospitals across 14 districts in Kerala.

Remarkably, the heartwarming sustenance offered through Hrithayapoorvvam doesn’t stem from a centralized kitchen.

Rather, each of the 40,000 meal packets is a contribution from individual households, exemplifying a communal spirit of generosity.

The mechanics of this heartfelt endeavour are meticulous. DYFI workers engage in careful planning. They craft a year-long calendar for food distribution.

This comprehensive schedule is then shared with DYFI zonal committees, who take on the responsibility of sequentially managing the distribution process.

Activists from DYFI visit local homes, urging families to prepare an additional meal for the next day’s lunch.

These extra meals are then collected and allocated to designated government hospitals within the district. Thus it forms a vital lifeline for the hungry and in need.

DYFI says that Potichoru distribution happens through the support of the whole society.

Many families prepare food for at least three people despite being asked to prepare food for only one person.

The inclusiveness of the effort is evident, anyone hungry can collect the parcels, transcending barriers.

DYFI members humbly regard themselves as integral parts of this virtuous mission, providing sustenance to those who hunger.

Their dedication knows no bounds; they have persevered even during crises like floods, the Covid pandemic, and the lockdown.

The initiative extended its care to police personnel, travellers, and even stray dogs during the lockdown, illustrating its unwavering commitment to compassion.

Beyond nourishing the body, Hrithayapoorvvam Pothichoru strives to nourish hearts by instilling the essence of giving in children.

This initiative stands as a testament to the power of collective goodwill, and its journey continues to touch lives, symbolizing the profound impact of kindness on communities.

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