Hare Krishna Food for Life
Roots of Compassion
Holistic Care and the Spirit of Giving
With a mission to address the root cause of all social issues through teaching spiritual equality in practice and precept, our Hare Krishna Food for Life project also includes health education, eco-farming, schooling, animal rescue and animal care.
All it takes is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a piece of fresh fruit, and one half-pint of juice to keep a child from going hungry for a day.
Since 2004, 15 to 20 volunteers have been volunteering at ISKCON of Houston to prepare sack-lunches consisting of sandwiches, fruit, and juice for an estimated 300 to 600 hungry children ages 2 – 6 years. Every Sunday, from 5 PM, the dining hall is turned into an assembly line with volunteers lined up spreading peanut butter and jelly on bread; others focus on bagging the sandwiches; and others fill brown bags.
The Reality of Hunger
- One out of every three children in Houston goes hungry each day.
- Of the major cities in the United States, Houston is second only to Detroit in the number of hungry children.
- 13 million kids live in households that do not have an adequate supply of food. (US Dept. of Agriculture)
- 40 % of all emergency shelter food recipients are children, although they represent only 25% of the U.S. population. (US Dept. of Agriculture)
- More than one-third (38%) of families living on welfare reported that they ran out of food and did not have money for more. (Urban Institute)
Consequences of Hunger
- Hungry children, even those who experience only mild malnutrition during the critical stages of their development, may suffer irreparable harm. (Center on Hunger and Poverty)
- Hungry children have harder time learning in school, shorter attention spans, and suffer more absences due to illness. (Center on Hunger and Poverty)
- Children who do not receive adequate nourishment may suffer abnormal brain, cognitive, and psychological development which, if not corrected, can be irreparable. (America ‘s Second Harvest)
Serve & Sustain
Hands-on & Heartfelt Giving
Donate to the Cause
Support the mission of Hare Krishna Food for Life by helping us cover the cost of essential supplies. Since 2004, we have distributed over 400,000 sack lunches to those in need throughout Houston. Your financial contributions go directly toward purchasing fresh ingredients and packaging, ensuring that we can continue to provide high-quality, sanctified meals to our local community every week.
Volunteer Your Time
Join us every Sunday at 5:00 PM to help prepare and distribute meals at 1320 W 34th Street, Houston, TX 77018. This project offers a vital opportunity to step away from personal routines and dedicate a few hours to serving others. Whether you are helping as an individual or with a group, your hands-on effort is the heartbeat of this program and makes a tangible difference in the lives of many.
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