By Paridhi | Assistant to the President, FFLV USA
We want to send you a huge thank you for being the heart behind our mission. A few months back, when Vrindavan was hit by the floods, because of your support, we were able to distribute food rations, medical support, and some other necessary items like blankets, mattresses, and clothes to over 1000 families, those families who were severely affected due to the floods.
After bringing smiles and some relief into those lives, we decided to celebrate and make the festival of giving super special for those less fortunate. And so this Christmas unfolded beautifully at Food for Life Vrindavan. One of our school students dressed up as Santa Claus and visited their community to bring surprises and cheer into the lives of underprivileged children. Our motive was to spread happiness in their world. Recognizing that these children often miss out on the simple joys of childhood, we took the opportunity to distribute toys and make this festive season special for them too.
Watch the Christmas Special Video here.
Every year, we also take this opportunity to give special gifts to the children of the community. In Vrindavan, every new year, we celebrate the New Year Gift Festival where for just $6 we donate 5000 special gifts and each gift pack includes toothpaste and toothbrush, a wool cap and scarf, a jar of Vaseline, some sweet treats, and small toys. These gifts mean the world to the children. This New Year, you too can take the opportunity to spark the lives of these little ones. It's a whisper of hope and a reminder that "You Matter".
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