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"Getting my family recipe Parippu Urundai Rasam published for a noble cause like this would mean a lot to me. I encourage other food bloggers and non-bloggers to come forward and help the fight against global poverty." - Krithika, Food Blog - Manpasand -

"I am pleased and humbled to participate in My Dhaba's group book project 'You Can Cook for FAHC Campaign', and do my teeny-weeny bit for this cause. May God bless everyone who make a contribtution in this group book project." - Jyothsna, Food Blog - Curry Bazaar -

"By participating in My Dhaba's group book project 'You Can Cook for FAHC Campaign', the food lovers and food bloggers are creating new ways to motivate individuals and organizations across the world to expand their mission and join the fight against global poverty. I am pleased to support this effort and urge all food lovers to contribute. May God bless everyone who make a contribtution in this group book project."

Vani, Food Blog - Mysoorean

"I am very happy and proud to contribute to FAHC campaign in a small way. I hope this project will bring many people together to raise money to fight childhood hunger." - Nupur, Food Blog One Hot Stove -

"By participating in Feed a Hungry Child Campaign's group book project – ‘You Can Cook’, feeling happy and proud to be one among other contributors, wishing strongly that this book should feed thousands of hungry children every day!"

I am wishing you and other contributors All The Best for this project and looking forward to You Can Cook book to be published successfully." - Meena, Food Blog - Cooking Pleasures -

"When I learnt about FAHC campaign, I liked the idea very much. I am happy to submit the traditional and simple marathi recipe - TiL-gooL." - Deepa Joshi -

"I am proud to support and participate in Feed a Hungry Child Campaign's group book project – 'You Can Cook'. It is a noble effort in fighting against global poverty." - Anjali, Food Blog - Oottupura -

Hi, To feed a hungry person is the highest form of noble deed that a person can do. Your institute is really doing a very good job. Keep up the noble work! - Manasi and Hemant -

"Three friends, two of us from Denver and one from San Francisco just had dinner out in San Francisco and finished with dessert at Bombay Ice Cream in SF. It was the perfect opportunity to tell my friends about your project which I learned about from my good friend Manisha at Indian Food Rocks. Of course we talked about how fortunate we are and it was my chance to ask them for help also. We are happy to send this donation and would like to know what goes into the food kits that you distribute. With your story being told on food blogs around the world, I am sure your goal will be met." - Lee Ruppeck -

"I'm really very happy to be a part of this fund drive...appreciate all the effort that has gone into this noble cause.My best wishes are always there." - Sunita Bhuyan of http://sunitabhuyan.blogspot.com/

"Thanks for taking the effort - if we can all help in small ways, we can make big changes to those in need." - Shobana Gopal -

"Thank you for creating this opportunity to help the needy and hungry in India." - Mani and Maya -

"I just made my humble contribution. Hope you get lots more to keep this going. Keep up the spirit!" - Srivalli Jetti -

"Hi VKN, Hats off to you for doing sucha great thing. People like you who does so much for the hungery children need a lot of encouragement n support, I am just adding a drop of water by donating and offering 2 gift hampers(25 pounds each) so that we can reach our goal by 23rd." - Padmaja, www.spicyandhra.org -

"A very nice event and good luck." - Bharghavi Karri -

"Hi, I appreciate the step taken, and you have the full support from us!!" - Cinnamon, http://www.cinnamontrail.blogspot.com/ -

Great work!! Keep it up! - Krithika Sukumaran -

"This is a marvellous idea!I would definetly like to contribute to this huge project. I will send a recipe as soon as posssible & will also add the statement& logo to my blog.
Let me know if I can help in this Campaign in any other way...." - Rohita -

"FAHC is such a noble cause and it was our pleasure to participate in it. Hope the money would bring smiles to little children under FAHC Umbrella..:)" - Siri -

Donate Smiles 2009

We invite you to join us in our mission. We are collecting donations from individuals to help keep the smiles of the children going. With the help of volunteers, FAHC is now supporting 36 children and their families since April 2007. FAHC does need your help as its supporters now more than ever.

Join the FAHC Campaign! Every gift counts! Please consider making a donation today!

FAHC Donation Programs

1. Feeding Kits: The program's central fundraising tool is Feeding Kits. Purchases of the kits help us benefit the children's monthly feeding needs. The cost of a FAHC Feeding Kit is approximately INR 675 ($15). The cost for 12 such feeding kits distributed to one child over a year is INR 8100 ($180).

FAHC feeding kit includes,

SNo	Commodity	Unit
1	Rice/wheat	5 kg
2	Green gram	1 kg
3	Toor dal	1 kg
4	Bengal gram	1 kg
5	Sugar	1 kg
6	Oil	1/2 L
7	Eggs	15 nos
8	Fruits	2 kg
9	Milk	15 L*

* Daily supply of half-liter milk is arranged via nearby milk societies. ** The unit cost of a monthly FAHC feeding kit changes depending on the local seasonal costs.

2. Sponsor-a-Child: FAHC addresses the challenges of each child it supports. Simple and affordable interventions can save many lives. Sponsor-a-Child program aims to provide monthly feeding kits, a chance for better education, better healthcare, and other welfare. The estimated annual cost to Sponsor-a-Child is INR 10800 ($240).

3. School/college scholarships to deserving children: FAHC awards one-year financial scholarships (not grants or loans) on a monthly basis to qualified and deserving students. The amount of each award ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 1000 per month. Renewal is not automatic but depends on academic performance and continued eligibility.

4. Discretionary Donations: To make a one time gift of your choice. Funds contributed via discretionary donations will benefit all children.

If you would like to choose any of the options listed above for a year (or part of a year) or would like to provide other forms of assistance and support, please let us know at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click the ChipIn widget at the side bar or the PayPal widget at the top of this page to donate securely via PayPal online.

The ChipIn Widget is a simple application that shows information about the fundraising event on any Web page you place it on. Help promote the Donate Smiles 2009 ChipIn fundraising event. If you have a blog, a social networking profile, or your own Web site, just cut and paste the ChipIn widget code and you can let all of your visitors know about this fundraising event! To modify the ChipIn widget, please visit: http://feedahungrychild.chipin.com/feed-a-hungry-child Please consider making a ChipIn today.

Alternatively, here are the details of the FAHC's bank account which you can use for bank wire transfers. SBT's core banking facilities offer anywhere anytime and fast banking convenience.

Bank Name: State Bank of Travancore, Chittur, Palakkad, India

Account Name: feedahungrychild.org

FAHC Account #: 6-7-0-3-6-2-3-5-1-1-7

To give by mail, please send your check payable to postal address - feedahungrychild.org, Nanniode PO, Palakkad, Kerala, India - 678534.

We can together make a difference! Please do make a gift of your smile for a FAHC child today. Thank you.

For more information or any queries, please contact the FAHC team at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Last Updated ( Saturday, 14 November 2009 )

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