Dehradun, For the past 44 Sundays a group of dedicated 25 year old from the valley under the banner ‘Building Dreams Foundation‘ are doing one of the most noblest of jobs, feeding the hungry. Homeless, beggars, differently abled, children, old people and whom many of us wouldn’t even give a passing look, are being fed thanks to Dehradun’s first Community Fridge, located in a busy intersection in Premnagar which flung open its door for those who wish to have a satisfying meal, anytime of the day.
Operational 17 hours
This Community fridge is operational from morning 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at night, during which anyone who is hungry can help themselves to the edibles stocked inside the fridge, left behind by those who either had leftovers fit for consumption or by others who cook a bit more to feed the hungry.
Those who cannot come personally to deliver food, can have it collected
For those who are unable to make it to the Community Fridge to stock food, yet wish to contribute can call on any of the phone numbers given below. A representative from Building Dreams Foundation will personally come to check the quality of the food (whether it is fit for consumption) and then place it in the Community Fridge.
A list of do’s and dont’s for those who wish to stock the fridge with food:
– Ensure the food cooked is healthy to consume.
– Make sure the fridge door is shut properly so that the food doesn’t spoil.
– Always cover the utensil in which the food is kept.
– Those who have leftover food from parties can call ‘Building Dreams‘ to collect and distribute food they deem fit for consumption.
Who are their customers
For weeks now Building Dreams has been working relentlessly in ensuring that there is food for everyone. From homeless people, rag pickers, beggars even daily labourers to young children whose parents are away making ends meet, are regular visitors to the Community Fridge to grab a bite.
Future plans
Surbhi Jaiswal, Chief Executive of Building Dreams Foundation shares with us, “The idea of Community fridge came into existence two and a half years back when we started to work on zero food wastage. Due to lack of fund and initial support from people, the project had a delayed start. Today the idea has finally become a reality.”
Slowly but surely, Building Dreams Foundation motto, “No one deserves to go hungry,” has caught the fancy of those who want to feed the needy but dint know how. The team is now working on installing similar Community Fridges at other prominent landmarks in the valley, covering the entire city.
Contact Numbers:
8384897524 (m)
7078386765 (m)
9720592667 (m)
