Anand Daan
Ensuring No Elder Sleeps Hungry
A significant number of senior citizens in urban India live without financial security, family support, or access to regular meals. Many are unable to work due to age related health conditions, while others are abandoned or living alone in vulnerable circumstances.
For them, the question is not about nutrition alone, but about whether they will have their next meal.
The Need
- Nearly 20 percent of urban households led by senior citizens are economically vulnerable
- Many elders in slum communities live without dependable income or caregiving support
- Health conditions and reduced mobility further limit their ability to access food
Additionally, illnesses like Tuberculosis (TB) significantly weaken immunity. Even after recovery, elders require at least 6 months of sustained nutritional support to regain strength.
Our Intervention
Through Anand Daan, Dignity Foundation identifies genuinely needy senior citizens across urban slums and rural outskirts and provides monthly ration kits to ensure food security. Each kit is designed to:
- Provide essential dry rations for a month
- Support nutritional intake and immunity building
- Reduce anxiety around food availability
Currently, we support over 5,000 senior citizens, with a goal to reach 25,000 elders in the coming year.
Supporting TB Affected Elders
As part of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Dignity Foundation is a registered Ni Kshay Mitra, supporting elderly individuals affected by Tuberculosis.
- 500 TB specific ration kits distributed in partnership with local authorities
- Special kits designed as per government nutrition guidelines
- Expansion goal: 25,000 TB support kits across India
How It Works
- Ration kits are sourced and packed through trusted vendors
- Kits are hygienically transported to distribution points or delivered directly
- Beneficiaries are informed in advance and receive kits with verified identification
- Distributions are conducted monthly, ensuring consistency and reliability
Be a Part of the Change
Your support can ensure that no elder has to worry about their next meal. By contributing to Anand Daan, you are not just donating food, you are restoring dignity, health, and security in someone’s life.