Notice on police stop and search
In recent weeks, there have been several media reports that police officers are checking the identification of and „harassing” the hungry people waiting in line at our organization’s food distribution site on Blaha Lujza Square. We would like to take this opportunity to state our position on the matter. Our foundation has been providing meals throughout the country since its registration in 1999. In the capital, we have been providing public meals for more than a decade, with locations such as […]
Klubrádió - Megbeszéljük... 2013. 05. 27.
The article at the link below caused a minor stir and many wondered why the police were stopping people queuing for food. http://hvg.hu/itthon/20130524_Fotok_ujra_megdobbento_tomeg_all_sorban_e This is the conversation and poverty in general.
Working together for the future generation
May is here, which means we’re heading into a very busy and eventful period; just as in previous years, we’re preparing numerous programs and special events to celebrate Children’s Day. In its day-to-day work, our foundation has, for years, placed increasing emphasis on improving the quality of life for children, young people, and their families, and strives in every possible way to contribute to the healthy development of the next generation […]
Special Easter food distribution
We’ll be welcoming families in need with games, chocolate, and a shopping bag full of groceries this Easter at Blaha Square. On March 30, On Saturday, starting at 12:00 p.m., we’ll once again hold a special food distribution event in Budapest at Blaha Lujza Square. On site, we’ll be able to help 1,300–1,500 people with hot meals, food packages, and toys for the children. We welcome not only residents of the capital to this event. Similar to our now-traditional Christmas charity drive […]
Easter food distribution at Blaha - www.hvg.hu
Since mid-March, the “Food for Life” program has been distributing meals daily in Eger, and the team in Debrecen will also be increasing the number of meals distributed in the near future. In the capital, the Hare Krishnas will hold a special, festive food distribution for 1,500 people on Saturday, March 30, in honor of Easter, at Blaha Lujza Square. “Food for Life” is launching daily food distribution in Eger. On Easter Saturday, another special event is planned in the capital […]
Food distribution started every day in Eger
On an annual basis, our Eger office already provides over 100,000 meals to the local population in need. Our foundation has set a goal for 2013 to continue our regular food distributions in Budapest while also helping those in need at an increasing number of locations in rural areas. Northern Hungary faces particularly severe social challenges, and our organization intends to play its part in addressing them. In this region, the […]
Meals for Life wishes to remain aloof from political life
The Hungarian Society for Krishna Consciousness (MKTHK) has noted on several occasions that photographs and video recordings of its food distribution program for the poor are being used by individuals and organizations for political purposes, to convey messages, or to stir up sentiment. The MKTHK and the Food for Life mission are organizations independent of political life and political parties; they do not participate in such events, campaigns, or debates. Our church distances itself from such activities […]
School community service - programme information
In light of recent changes to the Public Education Act, the Food for Life Foundation is launching a new program for high school students. Through this program, the Foundation aims to provide opportunities for young people who are required by law to complete a specified number of hours (at least 50 hours) of community service as a prerequisite for taking the high school graduation exam. When developing our program, we took into account the current […]
Back on the Blaha until the end of March
Our daily public food distribution moved from Teleki Square back to Blaha Lujza Square on January 14 for the winter crisis period. The service will be available next to Corvin every workday starting at 12:00 p.m. through March 31. Winter is one of the hardest times of the year to get through, which is why we believe it’s important for us to do our part in caring for our most vulnerable fellow citizens. The […]
Snaking hunger lines - www.nol.hu
„It was a huge crowd today, we could hardly believe our eyes, it was indescribable. People were tense, impatient, desperate. Anyone who queued at 11am got in line around 5pm, by then they were completely frozen. One good thing: there was food for everyone!” Continued on www.nol.hu.