India, a nation of over 1.3 billion people, has witnessed remarkable growth in recent decades. However, beneath the surface of progress lies a pressing concern - hunger.

India is home to the largest undernourished population globally, with: 189.2 million people (14% of the population) facing undernourishment 20% of children under 5 being underweight 34.7% of children under 5 years old suffering from stunted growth 51.4% of women in the reproductive age (15-49 years) battling anemia Source: India Foodbanking Network The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this issue, leaving many without jobs due to company shutdowns, lay-offs, and lockdowns. Amidst this chaos, Dr.

Haresh Mirani reunited with his school friend, Mr. Kashiram Jashnani, a proud Indian and social worker.

This chance encounter became a turning point, as Mr. Jashnani introduced Dr.

Mirani to the growing hunger problem in Nashik, Maharashtra. Moved by the plight of the marginalized, Dr.

Mirani established the Mirani Foundation. Through Mr.

Jashnani's tireless efforts, the foundation provided essential food items, beds, and a wheelchair to over 25 families at Puj Sindhi Panchayat, Deolali Camp, Nashik, Maharashtra. This was just the beginning.

The Mirani Foundation has since received requests from social activists and organizations across India, seeking aid for marginalized communities. As Winston S.

Churchill once said, "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give." The Mirani Foundation is committed to making a difference, one life at a time.

With a steadfast dedication to combating hunger and supporting those in need, the Mirani Foundation continues to expand its reach, driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to basic necessities and a chance to thrive.