Reaching out to the less fortunate through ‘Bangalore Food bank’ Vakil Housing Development Corporation (VHDC) last week distributed 600 kgs of rice, sugar, 200 kgs of fruits and various stationary to multiple institutes caring for the disabled, aged and destitute in Bangalore.

A release states that VHDC aims to cross the 1000 kg mark by the end of November this year and the 2000 kg mark by mid April next year. ‘Bangalore Food Bank’ works with the help of donors. Donors are given free jars of five kgs into which the donor puts in a fist full of one kind of pulse everyday. Once filled, the jar will be picked up by VHDC. Donors could also pledge cash that will be used to buy grains. Apart from donor contributions Vakil housing also distributes seasonal fruits often produced at the many properties they own.

This season VHDC distributed 100 kgs of mangoes and coconuts grown at their properties. At present VHDC BAngalore Food Bank has 60 donors who contribute to this humane cause on a regular basis. But they are constantly in need of donors to join hands and help the needy. So, if you are interested in being part of Bangalore Food Bank, call: 41193293.

A release quotes Fr George, director Bosco Mane, one of the beneficiaries, as saying, “We are grateful to everyone who worked towards collecting these items for the welfare of the street children. This is indeed a noble cause.” This season, Vakil added ‘Asaktha Poshaka’ Sabha- a home for the aged and orphan children and ‘Samarthanam Trust’ for the disabled to their list of beneficiaries.

DHNS