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Some friends looking to fund kitchens specifically for migrant workers walking on the highways - esp on the high-traffic routes like Mumbai-UP, Delhi-Bihar etc.

Any such reliable organisations/kitchens already running & trying to expand? Please share leads.
Thanks for all the leads. So many self-funded initiatives doing such important and wonderful work to feed the migrant workers on the long road home.

Sharing some of the options for those who might want to contribute now or later.
1. Feeding From Far (@FeedingFromFar) by @pantparitosh and team:

They have an ongoing fund-raising page here: ketto.org/fundraiser/Fee…
2. @RotiGharIndia by @chinukofficial and team.

The fund-raising details in the picture attached.
3. @Kissekahaaniyan doing great work, as vouched by many.

The fund-raising appeal and details are here: milaap.org/fundraisers/su…
4. Then a host of spirited individuals:

a) @zeuslalit: milaap.org/fundraisers/su…

b) @chaudhryimrank1: Working in and around Lucknow, feeding people on the road. (Contact directly and ask how you can help.)

c) These 3 BMC drivers: mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-s…
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