Andaj Dan on occasion of International Hunger Week

08 Jan 2026

*PROJECT REPORT* *Bhukha Na Rahe Koi – Hunger Drive 2025–26* *ANAJ DAN (Grocery Distribution Project)* *Organised by:* *Lions International – District 3231 A4* *Activity Group: Bhukha Na Rahe Koi* *Occasion:* *Celebration of International Hunger Week 2025–26* *Project Details* *Project Name: ANAJ DAN – Grocery Distribution* *Date* : Thursday, 8th January 2026 *Time* : 7:00 PM *Venue* : Shree Gorakshnath Mandir, Vahal *Chief Guest* PMJF Lion Anoop Tharwani District Chairperson – Community Services *Distinguished Guests / Invites* PMJF Lion B. P. Pandey – District Coordinator, GST MJF Lion Jyoti Narvekar Lion Sanjay Godse MJF Lion Sandip Mhatre Lion Suyog Pendse Lion Pradip Bhattacharya *Project Coordinators* PMJF Lion Dr. Ramakant Mhatre PMJF Lion Dr. Milind Patil MJF Dr. Lion Vijay Patil *Objective of the Project* The objective of the Bhukha Na Rahe Koi – Hunger Drive was to provide essential grocery support to underprivileged families, including rural and tribal communities, ensuring food security and reinforcing the Lions’ mission that no one should remain hungry. *Project Execution & Distribution Details* The grocery distribution was carried out in two phases: On-Spot Distribution: 100 families were benefited through direct grocery distribution at *Shree Gorakshnath Mandir, Vahal* . *Tribal Area Outreach:* Grocery kits were sent and distributed to 150 families in the Uran Tribal Area, reaching remote and needy households. ✅ *Total Families Benefited: 250* *Participating & Supporting Clubs* *Lead Club* : Lions Club of Ulwe Gems Participating / Supporting Clubs: Lions Club of New Panvel Steel Town Lions Club of Uran Gold Lions Club of NM Agri Koli Lions Club of NM Platinum Lions Club of NM Palm Beach Elite Lions Club of Neral Stars Lions Club of Uran Veer Wajekar College Campus Lions Club of Panvel Ratna Lions Club of Pen Pride Lions Club of Kolad Roha Lions Club of Nagothane Lions Club of Panvel Sargam *Grocery Kit Contents* (Indicative) Rice Dal Onion Potato Sugar *Other essential food items* *Outcome & Impact* Hunger relief provided to 250 needy families Special focus on tribal and rural beneficiaries Strong inter-club cooperation and teamwork Meaningful contribution towards International Hunger Week 2025–26 Reinforced Lions International’s commitment to community service *Conclusion* The Bhukha Na Rahe Koi – ANAJ DAN project was successfully executed with active participation from multiple Lions Clubs and leaders. The initiative made a significant humanitarian impact and reflected the Lions’ unwavering dedication to serving society and alleviating hunger.