Starvation is undeniably one of the most evil battles of today's time. According to Hunger and World Poverty, about 21,000 people die globally every day from hunger or malnutrition. These facts may startle you, but they behold the truth.
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In a bid to fight the same, this Chennai based 'community fridge' is ending hunger. By having donations by over 100 people, Ayyamittu Unn, which opened early this week is helping the destitute and needy.
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Ayyamittu Unn was inaugurated on August 20, as part of this initiative that aims to feed the underprivileged. It is a community fridge placed near the tennis court at Besant Nagar.
¡°I have come across many people starving for food. It is not because of lack of food. Most of the time, we have excess food that is dumped. This is because we don¡¯t know what to do with it. We started this community fridge to serve the needy,¡± said Dr Issa Fathima Jasmine, director of The Public Foundation, reports Hindu.
Other than food, the charity counter also helps people with books, toys and other items that are given in donation. ¡°I always feel bad when I throw away excess food. I had a doubt if people would accept the food if I give to them directly, so I throw it. This community fridge is a great initiative. For the last one week, I have been donating excess food,¡± said Ganapathy, a resident of the area.?
The fridge is open all days from 7 am to 9 pm and serves anyone who is in need. Kudos to such an incredible initiative.?