As part of our unwavering commitment to community service and global well-being, NRIVA (NRI Vasavi Association) partnered with Rise Against Hunger(RAH), a global non-profit organization, to combat hunger through organized meal packing and fundraising initiatives. Our goal: 1 million meals in 5 years.

Thanks to overwhelming support from chapters across North America, we are proud to announce that we achieved this goal in just 4 years.

• Each meal costs 39 cents(US) to feed one person one time a meal.
• Chapters across the U.S. held in-person meal packing events.
• Hundreds of NRIVA members and families volunteered their time to pack tens of thousands of meals.
• NRIVA raised and packed 240,000 meals in this year.
• Community enthusiasm and seva spirit were the cornerstones of this initiative.
• Families and children joined hands in the spirit of Seva.

• Transitioning to fundraising-based model.
• Encouraging members to pledge meals virtually.
• NRIVA raised funds for 430,000 meals in 2020 & 250,000 meals in 2021.
• RAH conducted safe, remote meal packing at their facilities and distributed globally.
• NRIVA served as the central coordinator to collect donations and route them to RAH

• 💼 1,000,000 meals packed and delivered.
• 🌐 Meals distributed to countries like Madagascar, Uganda, and Somalia through trusted partners such as:
  • Adventist Development and Relief Agency
  • Salesian Missions
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Engaged 1,367 Hunger Champions, including youth and families.
• Hosted more than 23 Rise Against Hunger Experiences to package nutritious meals for people around the globe facing hunger
• 💸 Delivered 100% of raised funds directly to Rise Against Hunger for logistical execution.

https://riseagainsthunger.org/articles/nriva-has-packaged-one-million-meals-since-2019

“Thank you everyone who participated in Rise Against Hunger by donating and volunteering your time. A big thanks to all chapter leaders.”
— Nagender Aytha, NRIVA President

“Let us all unite in the face of the pandemic and make this yagna a success. Every prayer and every act of seva adds value in protecting humanity.”
— Hari Raini, NRIVA President

“RAH struck a chord with our value system and generosity.”
— Jayasimha Sunku, BoD(Chairman)

“RAH is a noble cause, and it’s even more special during the COVID pandemic as we hear there is a shortage of food for many needy.”
— Venkat Belde, NRIVA Leadership

“Even during the pandemic, NRIVA came together virtually to fulfill our seva promise. Proud to be part of this mission.”
— Srinivasa Rao Pandiri, NRIVA Leadership

“Undoubtedly the RAH Service activity is a super duper success.”
— Srinivas Chittimala, Community Service Chair

“I was deeply moved knowing that the meals we packed would reach children in need halfway across the world.”
— Krishnaveni Sreeram, Seva Committee Team

“The energy in the room during our meal-packing event was incredible. Kids, parents, grandparents – all working together to make a difference.”
— Rahul Alampally, Chapter Volunteer

“Packing meals as a family during the Thanksgiving season reminded us of our blessings and our duty to give back.”
— Saritha Veerabrahma, NRIVA Member

“This was more than a service project; it became a movement that unified our chapters under a common goal of compassion.”
— Prasanna Sontha, NRIVA Member

“When the pandemic hit, we were unsure how to proceed. But we adapted, pledged virtually, and RAH ensured every dollar turned into a meal.”
— Raghu Kodumuri, Chapter Volunteer

“It’s a proud moment for NRIVA – achieving our 1M meal goal in 4 years shows the power of collective seva and vision.”
— Sreenivas Seela, NRIVA Board

We invite you to explore our RAH volunteering events and humanitarian efforts making a impact in the world

👉 NRIVA RAH Event Photos 2019 & 2022

NRIVA Chapters & Members In partnership with Rise Against Hunger