The Origin
Seva Kitchen was conceived in 2014 by Khushroo Poacha, a railway employee whose mother was admitted in hospital for brain surgery at the time. Standing at a tea stall near the Central India Institute of Medical Science (CIIMS), Khushroo noticed over that period, that there were many people who had come from far-flung rural areas to visit a city hospital for treatment. Read More
Our Initiatives
Community Driven Food Seva
Seva Kitchen’s mission is to bring communities together in hope, to inspire and empower people to change lives, and to restore faith in humanity. At Seva Kitchen we restore faith in humanity by highlighting the simple act of giving food, and encouraging others to do the same.
We live in a smart generation and Seva Kitchen was not to be left behind. Our food seva initiative is proof of that. A dream of several years has finally come to fruition - with the power of technology we can now reach out to far more needy individuals than we had ever imagined possible. And we want to take you along on that journey, inviting you to join us in seva. Using a QR code generated token, Wall of Giving, Scanning QR codes or sending a missed call on a number a needy person can gets a free food token number which can be redeemed at Seva Kitchen authorized restaurants / canteens.
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Neki Ka Pitara
Neki Ka Pitara is a fridge of kindness, installed by Seva Kitchen in hospitals, Cancer Hospices and Schools for underprivileged children. These fridges are stocked with nutritious food and drinks that are free for needy patients and their families and co-managed by a social worker. Every pitara is under the responsibility of a dedicated group of donors and a group administrator who keep the fridge stocked 365 days a year. One can fill up the fridge with items like Amul Kool, Amul Lassi, Soya milk, Juices, Bread, Buns etc. You can fill up the Pitara via any e-tailer or a local Vendor or you can go personally to fill it up.
How Seva Kitchen Works
Seva Kitchen is unique in its approach; it follows the principles of Ubuntu. Seva Kitchen adopts a decentralized and technology-driven approach to seva. Each location has its own donor group and a chronological order by which the seva is conducted which ensures that donations are used effectively and transparently. Seva Kitchen's operations are entirely voluntary, with no bank accounts or acceptance of monetary donations. This is possible because of a high level of trust among community members and a strong sense of responsibility - again, both important aspects of Ubuntu philosophy. Seva Kitchen's embodies Ubuntu's values of community, sharing, caring, solidarity, unselfishness, trust, and cooperation. Through the collective efforts of donors, volunteers, and the community, Seva Kitchen provides free meals to the underprivileged, homeless, and vulnerable groups, demonstrating the Ubuntu philosophy of "I am because we are". All the while, using technology Seva Kitchen is poised to practice Ubuntu for the modern era.
