Children
Hunger-free childhood
Daily hot meals, milk and fruit for children on the streets and in the bastis, so they can grow, play and learn.
Feed a child →
Kolkata Branch · City of Joy
No child in Kolkata should sleep hungry.
Every day our volunteers cook fresh meals and carry them to the children, elders and homeless families who need them most. Rebuilding lives, one plate at a time.
- ✓ Registered NGO
- ✓ 100% goes to food & care
- ✓ Photo update for every drive
Our impact so far
Small plates. Big change.
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Give a meal
Choose what you'd like to give
Add gifts to your giving bag, just like shopping. We'll send you photos when your meals are served.
Give any amount
Every ₹30 becomes one fresh, hot meal for a child.
₹30
one meal,
start to plate
start to plate
How a meal reaches a child
From our kitchen to their plate, in hours.
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Cooked fresh every morning
Rice, dal, sabzi and an egg or fruit, cooked in our community kitchen with clean water and care.
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Carried by local volunteers
Our teams reach railway platforms, bastis and footpaths, from Sealdah to Park Circus to Howrah.
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Served with dignity
Children sit together and eat a full plate. Elders get their meal at home. Nobody is turned away.
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You get the proof
Photos and a short update from the drive go to your WhatsApp, so you see exactly where your gift went.
Our work
Who we serve
We support Kolkata's homeless, its elders and its children in need, helping them find independence, dignity and lasting change.
Homeless
Night food rounds
Three nights a week our volunteers walk the city with hot food, drinking water and blankets in winter.
Join a round →
Growth
Learn & eat
A tiffin and an hour of learning, drawing and play. A full stomach keeps children in school.
Sponsor a class →
Elders
Dignity for our elders
Elders living alone get a home-delivered meal, medicine reminders and someone to talk to. Nobody should grow old forgotten.
Support an elder →“The first time a child came back the next day and said ‘Didi, today also?’, I understood. For them, one meal is the whole day.”
A volunteer, Kolkata branch (sample testimonial)
From the ground
Faces behind every meal
Give your time
Can't donate? Your two hands can still feed a child.
Cook with us, serve on a night round, teach for an hour, or simply share our page. Tell us how you'd like to help and our team will WhatsApp you.
- Weekend kitchen & serving shifts
- Night food rounds (Tue · Thu · Sat)
- Teaching & play hour for kids
- Corporate & birthday meal drives
How do I know my money actually feeds a child?
After every drive we share photos and a short update with donors on WhatsApp. You can also join any drive in person and serve the meals yourself.
What is in one meal?
A fresh plate of rice, dal and a seasonal sabzi, with an egg, banana or milk on most days. Food is cooked the same morning in our community kitchen.
Can I celebrate a birthday or anniversary with a meal drive?
Yes! Add “Sponsor a kitchen day” to your bag or WhatsApp us. We'll serve the meal in your name, and you're welcome to join us.
Do I get a receipt?
Yes, we issue a receipt for every donation. Tax-exemption details will be shared here once they're confirmed.
Can I donate food, clothes or blankets instead?
Absolutely. Dry rations, clean clothes and winter blankets are always welcome. Message us and we'll arrange a pickup in Kolkata.
