120 food packages in Mikepércs
This isn’t the first time we’ve distributed food packages in Mikepércs, near Debrecen, to the village’s residents in need. Thanks to our collaboration with the local family assistance service, they notified those who are in the greatest distress and who need help the most before the holidays about our food distribution. Once again, the packages contained vegetables, non-perishable foods, cooking ingredients, and treats such as plum compote, popcorn, and […]
Food distribution means more than just a bowl of food – Advent food distributions across the country
Krishna devotees distribute thousands of meals and food packages throughout the country during the Advent season. They consider not only the high quality of the food but also consistency to be important; for more than 20 years, the hungry have been able to count on “Food for Life” during this season of love. Nationwide campaigns, nutritious meals The humanitarian organization of Krishna devotees, Food for Life […]
We are preparing for Advent food distributions in Eger as well
In Eger (year-round), we distribute 500 free meals daily as part of our food assistance program for the needy; in addition, we hold special food distributions on major holidays. On December 16, as part of our Christmas event, 300 people in need will receive assistance, during which we will distribute several hundred servings of hot one-dish meals, fresh bread, and non-perishable food packages (containing rice, oil, flour, sugar, pasta), dairy products, sweets, and baked goods. The distribution will be organized by the Eger […]
Food distributions are continuing without interruption
Recent press reports regarding amendments to the regulation governing food distribution—which suggest that food distribution activities carried out by civil society organizations may be restricted—are unconfirmed. The Ministry of Human Resources has not contacted us regarding the preparation of this legislation, nor have we been notified of any changes or revisions. Over the past two decades, our public benefit foundation’s food distributions […]
Imre Nagy
I’ve been working in the world of culinary arts—and, of course, large pots—since 2002. I started out with smaller kitchen tasks, such as portioning, and learned the difference between cooking small and large batches. Over time, we acquired larger pots so we could cook even more, and now my colleagues and I prepare 1,900 servings of food every day. I myself have been working at […] since November 2011.
200 servings of food and fruit – The “A Bite of Bread” Program in Rural Areas
On November 15, we visited Veszprém and Tapolca to provide some relief to local families in need. This was the third time this year that we’ve helped residents of these cities, distributing a total of 200 meals. The menu—Szekler-style cabbage, fresh bread, soft drinks, and bananas—awaited those who came. Once again, the Egymásra utalva Foundation and the cities’ family assistance staff helped us with this initiative. We would like to take this opportunity to […]
200 servings of hot meals and treats in Szolnok
This year, we held our second food distribution event in Szolnok as part of our rural aid campaign called „Like a Bite of Bread.” This time, we participated in a family day organized by the Újváros Development Office, which was attended by families facing multiple disadvantages and living in extreme poverty. We provided 150 servings of hot lunch, along with fruit, soft drinks, sweet cookies, and class schedules for the children. We also provided an additional 50 servings of lunch to the […]
We shouldn't be ashamed; we should accept it
Don’t Be Ashamed—Embrace It: The “Krishna” Food Distribution and What Lies Behind It. An in-depth interview about our work was published under this title on the Átlátszó.hu website. We thank the journalist for his thorough, investigative work. The Food for Life Public Benefit Foundation, established by the Hungarian Society for Krishna Consciousness, helps Hungary’s needy population by providing more than 2,000 servings of hot meals daily nationwide. […]
If you truly feel sorry for those who are starving, the best thing you can do is give them food—a special food distribution on World Food Day
Journalists will also participate in the food distribution event held in honor of World Food Day on Saturday, starting at 11:00 a.m. at Blaha Lujza Square. Our foundation strives to fulfill its mission to the best of its ability throughout the year. Every day, we help Hungary’s needy population by providing more than 2,000 servings of hot meals nationwide. Food distribution at Blaha Lujza Square In addition to daily meals, we hold special food distributions four times a year […]
We help children with learning disabilities
Our „Like a Bite of Bread” rural aid campaign series continues. This time, we surprised 350 children in Miskolc with treats, candy, fruit, soft drinks, class schedules, and toys 🙂 Through our summer campaign series, we’ve already reached a total of 1,750 children with learning disabilities and special educational needs at various schools in Győr, Szombathely, Veszprém, Kaposvár, Pécs, Keszthely, and Miskolc, at various schools, we’ve already brought joy to a total of 1,750 children with learning disabilities and special educational needs. Please support our work by sharing this post or making a donation, […]