Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Mar 30: The members of non-governmental organizations (NGO) ‘Be Human’ and ‘NMC’ have come forward to voluntarily provide food to a large number of destitute, migrant workers, beggars and people from other states who have been impacted due to the lockdown. These people are temporarily living around areas of Nehru ground, railway stations and bus stations in the city.

Following the complete lockdown in the city, the hotels and canteens were shut down. Indira Canteen also closed and people who were stranded, fell in deep trouble due to the issue of hunger. Taking cognisance of the situation, the members of ‘Be Human’ and ‘NMC’ started to distribute food to the underprivileged alongside following the guidelines of district administration and government.

In the morning hours, the volunteers of the associations distribute tea and biscuits to stranded individuals. Around noon the team distribute rice, dal and pickle while later in the evening, chapatti and curry are served to the needy.

“On Saturday we received information that over 25 patients from Kerala who are admitted at various hospitals in Mangaluru were facing difficulties because their relatives are barred from crossing the border. Our volunteers immediately identified them and distributed the necessary things and medicines required. Based on the information we received, our volunteers also visited and distributed food to 155 people. Currently, we are distributing over 300 food kits daily to the destitute and who are in the city," said Asif Deals, businessman and one of the local convener of ‘Be Human’.

"We are willing to continue our service, but need permit passes from the district administration. We have already requested the concerned authorities for passes and are awaiting their response. Many organizations in the city engaged in social services are also waiting for passes from the district administration. We kindly request the officials to grant us passes as soon as possible. Once we get them, we will be able to serve more needy people in the city," he added.