Saturday Annadan Seva for Poor and Needy in Dehradun

Annadan Seva is one of the purest forms of help. Giving food to someone who is hungry is equal to giving life. In Indian culture, this act is seen as a great form of punya. Every Saturday, a special Annadan Seva drive is carried out in and around Dehradun, Uttarakhand, to serve hot and fresh meals to the poor and needy.

Saturday is a sacred day linked with Shani Dev. It is believed that offering food on this day brings peace, strength, and relief from troubles. This is why every Saturday is chosen to spread kindness through food.

This campaign is not just about feeding people. It is about care, dignity, respect, and hope for those who struggle every day for even one meal.

1. Why Saturday is Special for Annadan Seva?

In Hindu belief, Saturday is dedicated to Shani Dev Bhagwan. Many people observe fast, donate food, oil, clothes, and black items on this day. It is said that feeding the hungry on Saturday reduces suffering and brings balance in life.

When Annadan Seva is done on Saturday with a pure heart and true faith, it is believed to remove obstacles, improve life stability, and bring peace to the mind and home.

That is why this weekly Annadan Seva is done not only as a social duty but also as a spiritual offering.

2. Who We Serve?

Every Saturday, our team identifies people who truly need help. These include:

• Daily wage workers
• Street dwellers
• Slum families
• Rickshaw pullers
• Rag pickers
• Old people with no support
• Children from poor families
• Roadside hut residents

These people often live without a fixed income. Many days, they sleep hungry. For them, one fresh meal means everything.

Through this Annadan Seva, we make sure they receive food filled with nutrition, love, and care.

3. Fresh and Healthy Food for All

Food is not just about filling the stomach. It is also about health, taste, and respect. Under this Annadan Seva:

• Fresh food is cooked every Saturday
• Only vegetarian food is prepared
• The menu includes:
  • Dal
  • Rice
  • Chapati
  • Seasonal vegetables
  • Sometimes fruits or sweets

The food is cooked in a clean and safe kitchen, packed properly, and served with care. People are not rushed. They are treated with kindness and given food with a smile.

4. On-Ground Food Distribution

The Annadan Seva is not limited to one fixed place. Every Saturday, our team and volunteers go to:

• Slum areas
• Roadside settlements
• Shelters
• Construction labour camps
• Railway and traffic side locations

Food is served directly by hand. This personal service makes a big difference. It builds trust, comfort, and warmth between volunteers and the people.

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5. Simple Use of Donations

Every donation made for Annadan Seva is used only for:

• Buying raw food items
• Cooking the meals
• Packing the food
• Transport and distribution

There is full transparency in the work. Whenever possible, photos and updates are shared so that donors can see where their support is going. Every rupee turns into a warm plate of food for someone in need.

6. Sankalp and Faith with Annadan Seva

Many donors choose to give on Saturday with a special sankalp, such as:

• For family peace
• For good health
• For job and career growth
• For relief from stress
• In memory of loved ones
• For children’s future

They offer this Annadan Seva in the name of Shani Dev, believing that food given with faith always returns as blessings. This makes Annadan Seva not only a social service but also a devotional act.

7. Local Impact in Dehradun

This Annadan campaign is fully focused on Dehradun and nearby areas. Every week, different locations are covered so that many families get help.

Because of this weekly effort:

• Many poor people get at least one sure meal in the week
• Hunger is reduced
• Children get better strength
• Old people feel less alone
• Workers feel supported

Slowly, this small effort is creating a big change in local lives.

8. How Your Support Makes a Difference

Your one donation can:

• Feed many hungry people
• Save children from sleeping hungry
• Support workers who work hard every day
• Give respect to those who are ignored
• Spread kindness in the city

You can support:

• Once
• Every month
• For many Saturdays
• On birthdays
• On family special days
• For remembrance days

Every type of support helps for someone who need it most.

9. Join This Saturday Annadan Seva

This noble work is carried out by Srshti NGO with the support of kind donors like you. The dream is simple but powerful:

No one in Dehradun should sleep hungry on Saturday night. With your help, this dream is becoming possible. You can become part of this sacred chain of kindness by supporting Annadan Seva every Saturday. Your small step can change many lives.

Let us come together and make Dehradun a place where food, faith, and kindness walk together.

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