Rise Against Hunger India calls volunteers to drive community changes

The organization provides fortified, pre-packaged dry meals--primarily uncooked khichdi mixes enriched with essential vitamins and minerals--to vulnerable populations, including women, children, the elderly and those affected by crises. These meals are packaged by volunteers and distributed through community partners.

“We are offering hands-on volunteering opportunities that enable people to contribute meaningfully to addressing hunger and malnutrition, while engaging in collaborative, community-driven activities,” said Mr. Dola Mohapatra, Chief Executive Officer, Rise Against Hunger India.

Volunteers can participate in meal packaging events that bring together families, students and local groups. Physical volunteering is currently available in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jeypore and Deoghar.

In addition, a range of engagement options are available for spending an interactive day with children, delivering sessions focused on nutrition and basic life skills education, as well as internship in both rural and urban areas.

For those unable to participate in person, the organization offers virtual engagements such as creating content on hunger-related issues, contributing articles and research, documenting outreach efforts and undertaking online research on solutions to hunger.

Rise Against Hunger India also conducts a two-hour “Gather-for-Good” virtual engagement for corporates, featuring insights on hunger and nutrition along with interactive sessions.

“Everyone is welcome, participants of all age groups can join, no special skills are required, and there is no cost to participate.,” Mr. Mohapatra said.

Volunteers may also opt for immersive community experiences, interacting with communities to better understand food security and nutrition challenges.

The organization says volunteering not only helps address hunger but also promotes community development and meaningful engagement.

Interested participants can register at: https://riseagainsthungerindia.org/volunteering-opportunities/ or write to info@riseagainsthungerindia.org for details.