Salaam Baalak Trust - working for street children

Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) rescues children from the streets and supports them in building better lives by providing nutritious meals, education, healthcare, and mental health support.
Every child deserves a safe space, nourishment, care, good health, and education — these are basic rights, not privileges. Children living on the streets have an equal right to live, learn, and grow.
At Salaam Baalak Trust we have 6 full-time residential homes and 11day care centres where children receive holistic care and opportunities for a brighter future.

DAY CARE CENTRES

Day care centre serves as critical access hubs where children receive education, healthcare, nutritious meals, life skill training, and psychosocial support. These centres play a vital role in bridging the gap between vulnerable children and essential services, providing them with a structured environment for learning and growth.

FOOD AND NUTRITION SUPPORT

Nutrition is fundamental to the health and development of children. At our day care centres every child receives a nutritious meal and/ or snack during their visit, ensuring they meet their daily dietary needs. These meals are essential in fostering their physical and cognitive development, helping them to focus on their studies and extracurricular activities.

Thanks to the generous donors, we are able to provide daily meals to approximately 30 children at any point of time at these centres. These meals include a balanced variety of food options, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices to accommodate different dietary needs.

1)      Monthly Special Meal: In addition to daily meals, children get a special lunch every month, offering them variety and excitement in their meal plans.

2)      Festive Celebrations: Special meals are prepared during festivals like Diwali, Eid, Holi and Christmas, featuring traditional delicacies such as paneer, poori, zeera rice, chana, and sweets. These celebrations create a sense of joy and community among the children.

3)      Nutritious Snack: In the evening children at each centre gets a portion of nutritious snack, this can be a fruit or peanuts or light Indian traditional snack depending upon the season.

SAMPLE MENU

Monday - Rajma, Rice, Seasonal Vegetable and Roti

Tuesday - Kadhi pakoda, roti, Daal and Rice

Wednesday - Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Daal and Rice

Thursday - Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Daal and Rice

Friday - Seasonal Vegetable, Egg curry, Roti, Daal and Rice

Saturday & Sunday - Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Daal and Rice

IMPACT

Food & Nutrition Support from July – September 2025

No of MEALS served

July - 4577

Aug - 3909

Sep - 4409

Total - 12895

Some centres serves nutritious snacks instead of full meals, as these children stay with their families but visit our centres for remedial classes and skill development. 

No. of Nutritious Snack provided

July - 7225

Aug - 6359

Sep - 8443

Total - 22027

Nutritious meals are essential for promoting a child's physical growth and mental development. A defined meal schedule and fixed eating times also help build discipline and encourage healthy social interactions.

1. Optimal Physical Growth: Regular medical check-ups indicate that children are maintaining appropriate body weight and height for their age, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in their development.

2. Enhanced Social Interaction: Meal times foster a sense of community, allowing children to interact, share experiences, and develop essential social skills.

3. Development of Social Skills: Children engage in meal preparation and serving, encouraging empathy, responsibility, and teamwork.

4. Cultivation of Gratitude: Pre-meal prayers instil a sense of appreciation and mindfulness, promoting emotional well-being.

5. Establishment of Routine: Structured meal times provide consistency, reinforcing discipline and punctuality.

Links:

• Our Website - Live Impact figures