Sharing a meal with the Homeless.

We had this idea of sharing of meal with needy and homeless.  We planned to do it on Fridays nights, decided the menu, each of us chips in a bit of cash, bought the items and there we go. We managed to share 40 food packets of Vegetarian Nasi Lemak. When there is will, there will be a way.

Ingredients ; Tofu,  Grind Ginger, Long beans, roasted Peanuts, Tamatoes & serai, fresh coconut milk (santan) squeezed from grated coconut, pucuk, pandan leaves, dried chilli, fresh chilli & cucumber.

Measuring rice by chief chef Gana! 

Again, Chef Gana in house! Sambal Nasi Lemak in progress.

Banana leaves is a must when it comes to Nasi Lemak, isn't? 

Organic waste for composting. :) 

Meals ready to be packed! Rice, Sambal, Peanuts, fried Tofu, Steamed long beans, cucumbers, and water packets.

But wait, let's do food tasting first! Kita makan dulu.

Finally packing. Biodegradable food packet used. 

There are many organizations and individuals who have been doing this dedicatedly for many years. But we are different in our own ways. Admit that we a have long journey to… I’m whispering my prayers so that this mission shall continue.

Outstanding Principles of our Sharing

• Menu is enriched with nutritious and healthy ingredients.
• All food are freshly cooked, no MSG, artificial colouring, preservatives used.
• Canned/ preserved ingredients are avoided.
• Cooking training for those who get involved!
• Kitchen waste segregated to be composted.
• Food is packed in biodegradable food packets (Polystyrene/Styrofoam is banned)
• Environment friendly practices are strictly abided right from scratch to tip. 

Now,  I just need to say that we don’t wish to pretend that “this is a selfless noble work that we gain nothing and bla bla bla.. “. Honestly, this is indeed an opportunity for us to share our meal with needy. How often someone get such a chance?  When we witness someone grabbing the food packet in hunger and stuffing their face into it... That moment taught us the value of every single meal that we are blessed upon. My friends and I have driven and walk through Pudu area so many times… but when we walked to give away the food packages, we saw an entire different set. Perhaps, we have start seeing from our little hearts.  There is joy, love, kindness and lessons that we reap from this little act of altruism. It’s indeed a divine ecstasy!

With Almighty’s grace, we plan to gradually increase the serving size and most importantly to be consistently. Our arms and doors are wide open for those who like to join us. 

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Ques: What do you really need to contribute something to community?

Ans: To realise service is not optimal but OUR inherent RESPONSIBILITY

We have seen people are who get excited and say that they “really really” want to do something but they have NO TIME… or every time they plan to help out, another personal event pops up. Family and personal commitments, carrier and the list could be endless. Yes. Time may seem to be a restrain. We have also heard other factors such as money, no platform, networks, I don't know any big shots, 'I am too young' (WTH??) and of course ‘I don’t know’.

To be simple and fair, ask the man in the mirror, did we really give priority and commitment towards it. If we truly did, none of the excuse of above could stop US. We don’t need an international charitable organization with multi billion dollars sponsorship to spread a simple act of kindness. EVERYONE, regardless of social status, is capable of contributing in their unique way. No matter how little it is, it does make a difference. The ball is back to our hands, are we ready to roll?