Feeding program

Mercy ministries have a feeding program set in place to feed thousands of the poorest of poor within Calcutta and the outlying areas. At 6am we set out to an outlying area approx 45-60mins from the Hospital to feed groups of people. We made 5 different stops. Mostly women and children come out to the truck for food. This morning a father and his son came which is very rare.
Feeding these children is a very humbling and emotional work. It really touched our hearts as this may be the only food they have for the day.
365 days a year this food ( rice, lentils, and vegetables) are served to these people.
After receiving the first bowel of food they wait in line to receive any left overs from the first serving.
It tares your heart out to see the children!
This time of the year (Feb) it is very cool for them +or- 65F 17C. They are used to 40C-50C or over 100f in Spring and Summer.

They are very special people and this bowel will be taken home to feed as many as 6-8 family members.