Aparnaji’s vision and initiative of Zero Hunger started with mere 10 people per day in 2016. In late 2018 after crossing beyond 150 per day, counting has somewhat become insignificant. From efforts like distributing food through Prashadam Seva, Missionaries of Charity ( Prem Niwas )and other charitable organisations and also food packets in bastis, we started our own regular *Guru Ka Bhandara* every Thursday, feeding Tehri or Puri Sabji etc. to around 700 people. It is *Guru Prasad* indeed that the bhandara has been flourishing over the years, continuously growing under the able management of our volunteers, especially *Ritu Singhal*.

Now our *ANNADAAN* on Thursdays also include distributing about 400 units of milk and biscuits to poorest bastis of ragpickers and refugees in Lucknow which is carefully managed by *Rajesh Jain*!while others volunteers like *Anish Tandon and Sanjay Jain* are also coming forward to help.

The newest and perhaps the biggest addition to Anna Daan started on 13th January, 2020, wherein a *Mangal Bela Guru Prasad* of Halwa is being distributed everyday to numerous people in the morning. As per the *Guidance of Gurudev to Aparnaji*!the management of this sacred seva is given to *Rochak Arora*!We are deeply thankful to *Sameer Nevatia* for donating a lifetime supply of sugar for the cause. A continuous supply of Deshi Ghee is managed by many other dedicated volunteers.

In a great act of kindness, to make food distribution more hygienic and personal, our volunteer *Suman Agarwal has provided a place which would serve as “*Guru ki Rasoi* and Bhandar Grih for Anna Daan. The inauguration of the same took place on 9th January 2020 with beautiful cooking vessels including bhatthi donated by *Rochak Arora*

Apart from these regular efforts, Anna Daan also includes Tea/Buns Distribution on the 1st January of every year, special Guru Bhandaras on Guru Poornima, Guru Janmotsava etc, food distribution in Vivekanand Hospital and other charitable organisations and distribution of snacks to Jagriti kids provided especially by its Principal, *Kumkum Khosla*

It is indeed true, food given with a pure heart under the name of Guru, blessings will soon becomes boundless.

If you wish to donate our cause of Anna Daan you may contact:

Ritu Singhal- 94154 10572

*Report by Vedanshi Nevatia ( Editor – Rejuvenation)*