Food distributed by Krishna conscious believers in Miskolc
Two hundred portions of food and hot tea were distributed to the needy by Krishna conscious believers in Miskolc on Europe Square. The congregation considers it an important task to help the needy, so the action will be repeated several times throughout the country during the winter.
Press release
As a charitable organisation, our Foundation welcomes donations of 1% from taxpayers every year, which we use to provide social meals. This year, we received the donations (2.220.500 HUF) during December, which we were able to use for our Christmas campaigns. In accordance with the law, we would like to inform our supporters about the use of the donations received in 2008, the report can be found here. Thank you for your trust!
We're staying on the Blaha for now
Contrary to rumors circulating in the media, the food distribution center is not moving anywhere for the time being. We will remain for an indefinite period at a secluded spot on Blaha Lujza Square, on Márkus Emília Street, on the sidewalk between the Corvin Department Store and Rókus Hospital. Food distribution will begin at the usual time, 3:00 p.m. No decision has yet been made regarding a new location for the service, but any changes will be announced on this forum […]
APEH 1% - no cause for concern
Among those who donated 1% of their taxes to our Foundation this year, many have certainly already received, or will receive a notice from the APEH stating that—pursuant to Section 7(4) of Act CXXVI of 1996—the Foundation is not entitled to the donated amount. If you have received such a letter, please DO NOT WORRY! You will soon receive another letter stating that […]
The Food for Life Foundation was awarded the Óbuda Social Award
The award was presented to the foundation’s volunteers in recognition of their selfless work to improve the lives of people in need and their families living in District III. Charity, helping our fellow human beings, and devotion to others are inseparable from the philosophy and lifestyle of Krishna consciousness. The Food for Life Public Benefit Foundation is the food assistance program of the Hungarian Community of Krishna Conscious Believers, which operates on an international model, […]
Aid for the victims of the sludge disaster - with video
Following the disaster that occurred in Kolontár on Monday, Krishna devotees have been closely monitoring the relief efforts. On October 6, our foundation began preparing to cook and deliver hot meals to those in need working in the disaster zone, and since Thursday, it has been distributing fresh, hot, cooked meals on-site every day until the emergency is over. Our primary focus was the most vulnerable area of Kolontár, in cooperation with the Hungarian Red Cross Veszprém County […]
2000 hot meals a day for people in need
With hundreds of volunteers every year
A brief overview of our activities in 2011
Our foundation works throughout the country to assist those in need by distributing free meals. According to our calculations, in 2011 we distributed more than 200,000 servings of hot meals and several metric tons of non-perishable food, vegetables, and fruit to our fellow citizens in need nationwide. In the capital, we relocated our street meal program from Blaha Lujza Square to nearby Teleki László Square during the spring, where we continue to provide […]