8 metric tons of potatoes from the Óbuda-Békásmegyer Municipal Government
The Food for Life Foundation was one of the recipients of a large donation of potatoes in Óbuda, in light of our food assistance program for the poor, which serves many people in the district. Our foundation, a humanitarian organization of Krishna devotees, distributes 2,000 servings of hot meals and food donations daily to those in need across the country, 600 of which go to residents of Óbuda. The organization’s leader, Attila Szanyi-Karl, is currently […]
Nationwide food drive this weekend – help support families in need by donating food!
For you, it’s just an ordinary shopping list; for them, it might be their Christmas wishes. Together with the Hungarian Food Bank Association, we’ll also be collecting food this weekend. This year’s campaign will take place in – 160 towns, – a total of 334 stores, – with the help of more than 6,500 volunteers. “Food for Life” will also be part of this effort. You can find us at 3 large supermarkets […]
Thank You to Our Heroes!
November 12 is Social Work Day. Across the country, the work of organizations and professionals in the social sector is recognized through various awards and ceremonies. On Friday, Attila Fülöp, State Secretary for Welfare Policy at the Ministry of the Interior, also expressed his gratitude to the approximately 100,000 people working in the social sector. Attila Szanyi-Karl, the director of our foundation, received the Ágoston Fischer Óbuda Social Award […]
Once again this year, we’re coming together to help those in need with the Christmas Charity Dinner
„Food for Life,” the food distribution and humanitarian service run by devotees of Krishna, helps Hungary’s needy population year after year amid a succession of crises. “More people are asking for our food packages now than ever before, since we have to pay 30–50% more for the same basic groceries in stores this year than we did a year ago!” – says Attila Szanyi-Karl, the foundation’s director. Monetary donations Every forint counts [donations] […]
Special Event on World Food Day: 150 Smiles and Non-Perishable Food in Békéscsaba
Our volunteer team in Békéscsaba organized a large-scale event to mark World Food Day, carrying out their Sunday initiative with the help of a major donor. During the food distribution, they provided 102 packages to a total of 150 people, 113 of whom were children <3 The food packages, which were filled with non-perishable items, contained the following products: flour, wheat semolina, pasta, oil, rice, lentils, canned corn, crumbly cookies, […]
A Brief Statement of Faith on the Occasion of the Day of the Fight Against Poverty
October 16 is World Food Day, and October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which have been observed since 1979 at the recommendation of the United Nations. This significant event, which effectively spans two days, serves as a reminder that, unfortunately, the world’s food supply is still far from perfect. Although there is overproduction of many products and thousands of metric tons of food end up in the trash every year, nevertheless […]
Hand Sanitizers from Naturland
We received a very generous donation from Naturland Magyarország Kft. Six pallets, more than 13,000 doses of hand sanitizer gel—which is a huge help not only for our guests and those waiting in line during this chilly, virus- and germ-filled season, but also for us and our food distributors as we go about our work. We’ve already started distributing the hand sanitizer gel, which, by the way, is an eco-friendly product, […]
Like a bite of bread in Debrecen
We held a food distribution event in Debrecen over the weekend. This time, our program brought joy to 80 families. In addition to a hot lunch and fresh baked goods, we prepared a package of non-perishable food items for our guests. These packages contained canned goods, rice, milk, margarine, breadcrumbs, yellow peas, and various treats and delicacies. We thank our volunteers for their supportive and active participation in the region. A special thank you for your donations, which help support the program. […]
There are already 828 million people suffering from hunger around the world!
Did you know? According to recent 2021–22 surveys by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UNICEF, the number of people suffering from hunger worldwide is currently on the rise. In fact, that number has now risen by 50 million, unfortunately. Already, 828 million people worldwide are suffering from moderate or severe hunger every day. This is likely due to the global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war […]
110 food packages, 250 servings of lunch—that’s “Like a Bite of Bread”
Our rural food distribution program, called „Like a Bite of Bread,” visited the towns of Veszprém and Tapolca. We provided assistance in the form of 250 servings of hot lunch and 110 packages of non-perishable food. The packages contained flour, pasta, milk, canned goods, rice, chocolate, and granola. Lunch consisted of a hearty and delicious lentil stew—one of our chefs’ specialties that everyone loves. 🙂 Our rural initiatives are not […]