Telangana: Residents unite to feed needy daily

HYDERABAD: K Srinivas Rao, a resident of Ayyappa society and Tollywood actor Venu Thottempudi are feeding around 300 to 500 migrant workers and the poor.
“Every day we try to cover two to three areas across the city from Gachibowli to Jubilee Hills depending on the demand,” Rao told TOI. “Initially we started with a WhatsApp group and soon other friends in the city joined us.Everyday, someone or the other contribute to ensure that we are able continue this food distribution,” he added.
The food is being prepared by Lakshmi Tiffin Centre located at the 100 metre road in Madhapur. It is delivered using a mini truck in coordination with Madhapur and Jubilee Hills police stations.
“The food packets that we are distributing consist of either sambhar rice or chicken biryani or egg biryani. Apart from these items, buttermilk, banana, water bottle and boiled egg are also given to the needy,” Venu told TOI.