Isckon Food Relief Foundation

Our foundation is based out in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, not too far from Thane. We are located in the 401 404 area. It’s a bit of a drive from the main city, but we like it out here where things are a bit more open. At Isckon Food Relief Foundation, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen area. There are huge pots and bags of grains everywhere. It’s a busy place, especially in the early morning hours when we start cooking. The air always smells like spices and steam. We don't have a fancy corporate office with leather chairs. Instead, we have long tables and plenty of floor space for moving things around. The staff here is mostly local people who want to help out. We don't use any fancy management techniques. We just make sure the food is ready on time and that it gets to where it needs to go. The building is simple and functional. We deal with a lot of logistics, like trucks coming in and out to deliver supplies. Sometimes the rain makes the roads out here a bit muddy, but we manage. We aren't here to make a profit or win awards. We are just here to do the work that needs doing in this part of India. It’s hard work, but it feels right for everyone involved.