About This Event

Event Overview: The Council of Traditional Art and Culture organized a compassionate Community Meal Service in Sukridobha village, West Bengal, providing nutritious meals to community members in need. This grassroots initiative combined food distribution with health services, ensuring holistic support for vulnerable families in rural areas.

About the Initiative: Food security remains a critical challenge in many rural communities. This meal service was designed to provide immediate nutritional support while treating every participant with dignity and respect. By serving meals in the community setting, we created an inclusive environment where people could receive nourishment without stigma.

Services Provided:

Meal Distribution:

• Hot, nutritious meals served to community members

• Rice, dal, vegetables, and curry prepared with care

• Clean drinking water provided

• Meals served with dignity and respect

• Adequate portions ensuring no one goes hungry

Combined Services:

• Medical check-ups and health screenings

• Registration and documentation assistance

• Health and nutrition counseling

• Community welfare assessments

• Referral services for ongoing support

Who We Served:

• Rural families facing food insecurity

• Women and children

• Elderly community members

• Daily wage workers

• Economically vulnerable households

• Entire families in need of nutritional support

The Meal: Every plate was prepared with care and served with love:

• Steaming hot rice

• Nutritious dal (lentils)

• Fresh vegetable curry

• Clean drinking water

• Served on proper plates with dignity

Community Impact: This initiative provided:

• Immediate nutritional relief to hungry families

• A sense of community and belonging

• Dignity in receiving support

• Relief from daily food anxiety

• Hope and human connection

Why This Matters: Hunger is not just about empty stomachs – it's about human dignity, children's futures, and community wellbeing. By providing meals in a respectful, community-centered way, we affirm that every person deserves nourishment and care. These meal services also strengthen community bonds and create networks of support.

Our Approach: We believe in serving with dignity:

• No discrimination or judgment

• Respectful, warm service

• Community involvement in planning

• Clean, hygienic food preparation

• Adequate portions for all

• Combined with healthcare services for holistic support

Volunteer Team:

• CTAC coordinators and volunteers

• Community health workers

• Local village representatives

• Food preparation team

• Medical professionals (for health camp component)

Holistic Community Service: This event combined:

1. Nutritional Support - Hot meals for immediate relief

2. Healthcare - Medical check-ups and screenings

3. Community Building - Creating connections and support networks

4. Dignity & Respect - Treating every person with honor

Our Commitment: The Council of Traditional Art and Culture recognizes that preserving cultural heritage means first ensuring that communities have their basic needs met. We are committed to regular meal services and community support programs across rural West Bengal, building food security and community resilience.