Civil Radio, June 14, 2013.
The final quarter of our foundation’s year is filled with the spirit of Christmas preparations, as highlighted in an interview that aired on Civil Radio. In 2013, we’ve committed to helping even more places than ever before, and we’re striving to assist the widest possible range of people in need—from people with disabilities to the homeless and the elderly, and of course, families.
St. Nicholas Day Gifts Across the Country
On December 6, we distributed gifts to people with disabilities in Budapest, and Santa Claus himself graced the food distribution event organized by our office in Eger with his presence to surprise the youngest members of families in need with a little treat. In Pécs, we also brought joy to children in need. According to tradition, the St. Nicholas Day surprise is actually linked to the name of a Catholic bishop, and it has continued to bring excitement and joy ever since […]
St. Nicholas Day Gift Distribution in Pécs – www.pecsi-hirhatar.hu
The “Food for Life” Program Office in Pécs distributed gift packages to 200 families as part of its St. Nicholas Day campaign. Among those receiving assistance were both children and adults with disabilities. The institutions caring for them turned to the Krishna devotees for help. However, most of the packages were distributed at elementary and secondary schools, where they were given to children in need who had been recommended by teachers and whom the teachers knew personally […]
There Will Be Another Christmas Food Drive at Blaha Lujza Square – hvg.hu
Krishna devotees will continue to help those in need in December as well; the series of events will conclude with the customary three-day distribution at Blaha Lujza Square. To mark the St. Nicholas Day events in early December, Krishna devotees will be offering assistance at several locations. On the one hand, they will provide support to residents at a facility for people with disabilities, and their rural centers are also preparing: In Eger, St. Nicholas will visit the […]
The Only Chance for a Hot Meal – Photo Gallery (nepszava.hu)
The Food for Life Foundation regularly distributes hot meals to those in need. At Teleki Square in Budapest, they distribute 400–450 meals daily. Photojournalist Csaba Móricz accompanied the foundation’s staff and volunteers throughout one such day. Csaba Móricz’s photo essay can be viewed here: http://nepszava.hu/cikk/1003961-egyetlen-esely-a-meleg-etelre
Preparing for Advent
In Christian culture, Advent is a time of anticipation and preparation for the coming of the Lord. For us, the devotees of Krishna who carry out the foundation’s work, Christmas is also of great significance, as it is rich in both external and internal events. The external events need no lengthy explanation. As is customary every year, as the holiday approaches, we too begin the final […]
The fundraising campaign was a success
Our one-month Christmas food drive began on October 16, World Food Day. Nearly 600 kg of food donations were collected during this period, which will be a great help for our upcoming large-scale food distribution. We are grateful to all of our kind supporters. The campaign also included two in-store donation drives. One took place at the Metro store in Pécs at the end of October, and another on November 9 at the […]
News on the Relief Effort in the Philippines
Following the passage of the devastating super typhoon in early November, local staff and volunteers from Food for Life are working to provide for as many victims as possible by distributing hot meals. They have now managed to find suitable locations for cooking, from which they can provide meals for thousands of people every day. However, this requires 24-hour, selfless work, often in areas where their lives are at risk. November […]
Relief Efforts in the Philippines
The strongest typhoon ever recorded to sweep through the Philippines has left a trail of massive destruction in its wake. Efforts are underway to organize aid for the hundreds of thousands of survivors who have been left homeless, are in a state of psychological distress, and have been starving for days. The international Food for Life team has already begun distributing food on the ground. In the wake of the disaster, our nearby centers have already set to work to organize how they can, given the circumstances, […]
The food distribution in Blaha Lujza Square moves again
Starting Tuesday, October 29, the public food distribution will once again move from Blaha Lujza Square to nearby Teleki László Square. The time remains the same; distribution will continue to begin at 12:00 p.m. on every workday. This is not the first time the soup kitchen has moved since 2010. The first time a change of location became necessary was when the Social Reconciliation Program was introduced. On this occasion, the square […]