Help Shri Shyam Rasoi Provide Nutritious Meals To The Hungry

A hot summer afternoon changed everything for Pravin Goyal 

“It was a hot summer afternoon and I was on my way to a nearby village. I was parched and went looking for a bottle of cold water. That’s when I met a man with only 10 rupees in his hand. He was hungry and weak but couldn’t afford a meal. His helplessness brought tears to my eyes and I decided to pay for his meal. I went back home and was telling my children about my experience. And after a while, we all decided that if it helps the needy then we shouldn’t mind parting with our savings.”

He didn’t think twice before using up a huge chunk of his savings and started Shri Shyam Rasoi, and has managed to touch the lives of thousands. It all started when amidst the pandemic, Pravin Kumar noticed that many were going days without being able to afford food. His heart broke when he watched them pick food from the garbage. He then found his mission - to feed as many people in need as possible.

“I’ve seen so many people who have starved for days because of this crisis. My goal is to make sure no one goes to bed hungry. When we started making meals we used to charge 10 rupees, but we soon realized that even that was a big amount for a lot of people. I charge the 1 rupee so that they don’t feel like they are begging for the meal, and they don’t hesitate to come here.”

It is interesting how Pravin Kumar doesn’t make this charity work about himself and how he works hard to serve others. He strongly believes that self-respect is primary, even for those starving for days. Hence he charges the nominal 1 rupee.

However, there are many who can’t even afford the 1 rupee, and Pravin Kumar welcomes them with open arms. He feeds around 1200-1500 people full meals every day in Delhi. These meals are made with love and include 3-4 kinds of vegetables, rice, roti, and a sweet. For some, this is their first meal in days, but at Shyam Rasoi they make sure it won’t be their last. 

How you can help him

Supported by six staff members,  Shri Shyam Rasoi provides meals at old age homes, orphanages, schools for the physically challenged,and any other place that requires it. They have even expanded to provide parcel services to neighbouring areas. 

Pravin Kumar just can’t get as many food materials as he used to now. He now faces the challenge of continuing to feed the thousands of people that rely on him for their daily meals. Without him, they will have nowhere to go. 

Your support will help Pravin Kumar save the thousands of people starving in Delhi. 

About the NGO: Founded by Pravin Kumar Goyal, Shri Shyam Rasoi is a community kitchen based out of Delhi where they feed thousands of people who can’t afford a healthy meal. You can join them in their mission.