The initiative to feed the homeless, named Roti Bank, will reduce the food wastage in the city and feed the thousands who go to bed hungry every night. Keeping this dichotomy in mind, dabbawalas of Mumbai have decided to distribute food left over from parties, weddings or other feasts to the poor. They then identify those who need help," Talekar said, whose brainchild is Roti Bank. Started in December, 2015, Roti Bank has turned out to be a bigger success than what Talekar anticipated. They will soon be providing 25 custom-made bicycles fitted with a small refrigerator to the dabbawalas to ease their commute.

Source: dna August 22, 2016 01:30 UTC