Universal Bread- Alakhno Rotlo

A few months ago, a few close friends Jigneshuncle and Bina aunty, had the desire to serve food to our 500 kids at Aashramshala, Vinay Mandir(residential schools) and PTC college( teacher’s training college). We learnt about their selfless spirit of giving while interacting with them. They believed, “Everyone deserves a loaf of bread” and since they were into catering business - supplying food internationally (Deepkiran Foods Pvt Ltd), they wished to serve community kids by providing bread twice a week.

For 5 months, it’s been a beautiful process to observe how coordinators from the Deepkiran family, our gruhmatas and volunteers are getting involved to serve the food. The idea was so appealing that everyone managed to help in-between their working hours.

Starting from managing time for collecting the required amount of breads from food factory to distributing and serving them to little kiddies, we received all the required support and it’s been done effortlessly. I had been spending some time with the kids and with Gruhmatas to learn about them. Gruhmatas have been staying at Aashram away from their families and nurturing ashramashala children for more than 6-7 yrs. I was moved by their dedication and unconditional love. Each time after interacting with kids, I was all smiles to see them relish every bite of food while they shared it with their friends.

It was beautiful to see it all connect again, when Jigneshbhai and Binaben visited the Teacher Training College last week and shared their love with the children. Jigneshbhai shared his insights behind their work, their philosophy and what inspires them. At that time it became difficult to figure out, who was the recipient of giving- Deepkiran Foods, the recipient of joy or the kids the recipient of bread. The beauty of this project was more well explained by one volunteer when he said, “It’s the bread of God being served to our inspiring children.” Truly symbolizes ‘Alakhno Rotlo’.

My hearty gratitude to each one who is helping us execute this wonderful idea. :)