Care for those who cared for us: feed the homeless mothers

 Women are the embodiment of unconditional love, care and compassion. 

However, widows are often the forgotten, marginalised members of society. Some of them either leave their homes or are abandoned by their families and have to fend for themselves. 

Today, many of them have found solace and companionship in the supportive community of ashrams in Vrindavan. They provide a safe and comfortable living environment for the widows, many of whom were previously struggling to make ends meet. 

With the support of the government, non-profit entities and the ashram community, these women can now live with dignity and access the resources they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. But more work needs to be done to support these women in the areas of healthcare and social bonding. 

There are many ways in which we can help. 

• We can visit the ashrams and spend time with the widows. Many of them have been isolated for years. Spending time with them and showing them compassion can go a long way towards improving their quality of life. Visitors can also bring gifts or donations such as clothing, blankets or food.  
  
  
• We can spread awareness of the issues that they face. By sharing their stories and advocating for their rights, we can help break down the stigma and discrimination that many of them endure.  
  
  
• We can donate to organisations that support widows. Today, many top NGOs in India are providing resources and assistance to these women through their dedicated programmes. Donations to these charities go towards sponsoring healthcare, education and skill building and other vital services that these women need to thrive. Today, supporting these NGOs has become easier with online donations. 

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is one of the top NGOs in India that began the initiative to serve freshly cooked and nutritious meals every day in the ashrams caring for widowed mothers. These meals help them spend a healthy retired life and learn new skills to maintain a productive lifestyle and better mental state.

Feed the Homeless Mothers

These elderly women spent their lives nurturing their families. Today, they need your support. You can provide them the care and nourishment they deserve through online donations.

Consider supporting Akshaya Patra to feed the homeless mothers and help these women lead comfortable, healthy and fulfilling lives in the ashrams. By taking action and supporting them in whatever way we can, we can help to create a brighter future for all.