Ganesh knows he can rely on the meals he receives

Ganesh and his two younger brothers were orphaned last year in Pune, India when their father died from tuberculosis. Since then, they have been virtually homeless and shuffled around between neighbors’ houses and extended relatives because there is nobody who is willing or able to take long-term responsibility for them.

This is a huge burden on the shoulders of Ganesh, who is merely 12, and has struggled to keep an eye out for his brothers while also staying on track with his own studies in the 7th grade. Thankfully, Ganesh and his brothers do have a lifeline of support during this difficult time — they are recipients of educational support through the Ashraya Initiative for Children. In addition to school supplies, clothes and tutoring, Ganesh is grateful for the meals that he receives, because most days, these meals are the only food he eats. The meals are hot, healthy and tasty, and because of his home situation, Ganesh and his brothers are sent home from the AIC Education Centre with some leftovers every day.

Although these meals have not completely eased the challenges faced by this trio of brothers, it is likely that they would have dropped out of school and begun begging on the streets again to fill their stomachs if they could not count on the assurance of daily, nutritious meals. Thank you all for supporting Ashraya and Ganesh!