Wishes & Blessings Serves 1 Crore Meals and Counting

Wishes & Blessings, a Delhi-based NGO dedicated to inclusive social development, has achieved a remarkable milestone - the successful distribution of 1 crore meals to underserved communities across states. In celebration of this achievement, the organization will host community meal events across several states on May 23, 2025.

The meals will be served in regions including Delhi, NCR, West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, showcasing the NGO’s extensive grassroots reach and pan-India impact. The celebrations are an expression of gratitude and a reaffirmation of the organization enduring commitment to addressing hunger across diverse geographies.

Founded in 2014 by Dr. Geetanjali Chopra, Wishes & Blessings has worked tirelessly to ensure that no one sleeps hungry. The organization delivers food through structured initiatives such as daily feeding programs, ration distributions, and emergency relief efforts. While hunger relief is a cornerstone, the NGO also actively works across other critical sectors such as education, elder care, gender empowerment, healthcare, and skill development.

“Serving 1 crore meals is not just a number—it represents hope, dignity, and the right to a full stomach,” said Dr. Geetanjali Chopra, Founder and President of Wishes & Blessings. “This milestone is a testament to the collective power of empathy, partnership, and unwavering resolve. But our work is far from over. As long as there’s hunger, our mission continues.”

The celebration comes just days before World Hunger Day on May 29, lending added relevance to the milestone.

 India continues to face significant challenges related to food security. The Global Hunger Index 2023 ranks India 111th out of 125 countries, placing it in the “serious” category. With 16.6% of the population undernourished and 35.5% of children under five stunted, the scale of the problem remains profound.

Wishes & Blessings has responded robustly during crises, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic when food insecurity surged. The NGO rapidly scaled its operations to serve hot meals, distribute ration kits, and support daily wage earners left jobless. Today, the organization runs multiple feeding programs that are agile, scalable, and tailored to local needs—ensuring that meals reach the most vulnerable, including children, the elderly, the homeless, and people with disabilities.

In addition to its core hunger relief mission, the NGO works across more than nine critical intervention areas including education, elder care, gender empowerment, and health support. This holistic approach enables the organization to not only address hunger but also break the cycle of poverty and marginalization that perpetuates it.

About Wishes & Blessing:

Launched in the year 2014 by Dr. Geetanjali Chopra, an academician, researcher, columnist, and philanthropist, Wishes and Blessings is a platform for connecting donors with beneficiaries, with the aim of spreading happiness and making dreams come true. The philosophy behind the enterprise is simple - many of us have unfulfilled wishes while some of us are more blessed and can help others fulfil their wishes; in return we receive blessings. Hence the name, ‘Wishes and Blessings’.

The NGO started by working with visually impaired children and soon it expanded to include orphanages, old age homes and shelters for the homeless. Presently, the NGO works across age, gender, economic and social barriers and addresses more than nine pressing issues which include education, food, infrastructure, relief, skill development and health. The NGO currently has more than 16 projects dedicated to aiding the underprivileged, fulfilling the ultimate goal of spreading happiness.