We are distributing 150 packets at an average every day, says Bhopal Helping Hands

  • | Wednesday | 1st April, 2020

We are distributing 150 packets at an average every day,” said Saiem Khan of Bhopal Helping Hands. To help them, youngsters of the city are distributing food packets and ration to the needy people. Two youth led groups Bhopal Helping Hands and Bhopal Jansampark Samuh have joined hands to help the people. Every day, since the announcement of 21 day lockdown, both the groups are distributing food packets and ration to needy people. As many as 10 volunteers deliver food packets in different areas including old city areas, Idgah Hills and more.

We are distributing 150 packets at an average every day,” said Saiem Khan of Bhopal Helping Hands. As the COVID-19 has a serious outbreak in the country, 21-day lockdown was announced by Government. But, the most suffered section is poor and needy people. To help them, youngsters of the city are distributing food packets and ration to the needy people. Two youth led groups Bhopal Helping Hands and Bhopal Jansampark Samuh have joined hands to help the people. Every day, since the announcement of 21 day lockdown, both the groups are distributing food packets and ration to needy people. While informing about the initiative, Saiem Khan one of the founding members of Bhopal Helping Hands told The Pioneer that the groups are distributing food packets every day and till now have helped at least 20 families in need.“This is our responsibility to stay safe and keep others safe. So, the volunteers take all the precautions, they wear masks and gloves. They do not handover the packets; instead they keep it outside the doors. Besides, they change their clothes and take a bath before they enter the kitchen,” he added. Saiem also said that the volunteers also aware poor people about COVID 19 and tell them about the safety precautions. It is to be noted that another group Bhopal Jansampark Samooh is preparing food for at least 1000 people daily. As many as 10 volunteers deliver food packets in different areas including old city areas, Idgah Hills and more.

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