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Food For Life Around the World

Food for Life is a global initiative of the Hare Krishna movement which stands as the largest vegetarian food distribution program worldwide. With a presence in over 60 countries, it embodies the ethos of Vaishnava charity, offering meals to millions daily.

At Hare Krishna Melbourne, inspired by their founder Srila Prabhupada’s vision, Food for Life has been a pillar of our community support since the 1970s. Since then, providing vegan and vegetarian meals to the needy and homeless, their efforts extend from their Albert Park Temple to Melbourne’s CBD. They are renowned for their unwavering commitment to alleviating hunger and fostering a sense of belonging in times of need and crisis.

How did Food For Life Begin?

Hare Krishna’s Food for Life (FFL) is the world’s largest vegetarian food program and operates in over 60 countries, embodying Vaishnava traditions of charity and the distribution of pure, healthy, and nutritious food to those who need it the most. Celebrated globally, Food For Life is a modern revival of ancient hospitality and equality values.

Founded on the vision of Srila Prabhupada, Hare Krishna’s Founder, Food For Life began with his 1972 declaration that no one should go hungry within ten miles of an Hare Krishna temple. This sparked Hare Krishna’s global network of free food services, including restaurants and mobile distribution.

In the decades since, Food For Life has had a significant impact in multiple countries around the world. Hare Krishna temples globally, including the one in Melbourne, have worked hard to uphold that original promise by providing nutritious meals to the homeless and vulnerable.

The Impact Food For Life Has Had Worldwide

Food For Life has made a profound impact on communities all over the globe over the past 50 years.

Notably, in India, Food For Life collaborates with the government on the ‘Mid-day Meal’ scheme, serving over 1.2 million school children nutritious lunches which has been crucial for keeping impoverished children in school.

Additionally, Food For Life is active in disaster relief, providing food and hope during crises such as the Indian Ocean Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to fighting hunger and supporting education.

“…I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple. I loved it.” — Steve Jobs

Food For Life and Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs, the late founder of Apple, once recalled how Food For Life helped him during his time as a poor college student. Shortly after dropping out of Reed College as a young man, Jobs would walk up to 7 miles (11.2 kms) every Sunday night to enjoy a meal at the Hare Krishna temple. Because of those meals, he was able to keep himself fed during a difficult period of his life with the rest, as they say, being history.

Food For Life in Ukraine

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Food For Life has distributed over 2.3 million meals to refugees, displaced people, and other vulnerable groups who have been affected by this conflict in cities all around the country. This monumental effort has helped thousands of people remain fed during these unprecedented times in their lives, and the bravery of the FFL volunteers speaks to their unwavering commitment to the mission.

Food For Life in Africa

In Chad, where hunger is rising at an alarming rate, Food For Life aims to provide 15,000 free nutritious meals each and every day. This way, the people of Chad have access to food that is often so scarce for them.

After the 1997 Mozambique floods, Food For Life volunteers braved the waters and ferried over vegan stews to villages that had been cut off from major supply chains. These are just some of the ways in which we have provided hunger relief to the people of Africa.

Food For Life Melbourne

Hare Krishna Melbourne’s Food for Life program has been a cornerstone in feeding Melbourne’s needy and homeless. Embracing Prabhupada’s vision, “Let every hungry man in Melbourne come and eat,” volunteers have tirelessly provided an average of 7000 vegan and vegetarian meals a week throughout Greater Melbourne.

This organisation has become synonymous with compassion and community support, distributing thousands of free and low-cost meals weekly. Our efforts notably extended to critical times, like the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020–21, highlighting their commitment to aid in crises.

Read and discover more about Food For Life.

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Hare Krishna Food For Life — Served with Love and Devotion

Melbourne Food Relief

Hare Krishna Food for Life feeds the needy and homeless in our community.

During one of his visits to Melbourne in the early 1970s, our Founder Srila Prabhupada famously said: “Let every hungry man in Melbourne come and eat.” Since that time, Hare Krishna Food for Life Melbourne volunteers have expanded on his mission by uninterruptedly distributing vegan and vegetarian meals to the people of greater Melbourne.

Since the 1970s, Hare Krishna Food For Life has developed a hard-earned reputation for distributing free and low-cost meals whenever and wherever the need arises, including the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009 and the COVID-19 emergency of 2020–21. Over the decades, our distribution locations have changed, but our goal has remained the same: to offer care and to relieve suffering.

Our Mission

The fundamental purpose of Food For Life is to foster peace and prosperity throughout the world.

We do this by distributing sanctified vegetarian meals prepared with love and devotion. In pursuit of this objective, Food For Life Melbourne actively seeks collaborations with organisations that share these core principles. Additionally, Food For Life acknowledges the sacredness of the Earth’s resources and the understanding that they are not ours to exploit or selfishly claim.

Instead, we embrace the role of humble stewards and servants, recognising our dependence on and gratitude towards the ultimate source of all. The meals provided by Food Assistance Melbourne are imbued with this divine grace and are revered as Prasadam, blessed food that carries a deeper spiritual significance.

Food For Life, Food For Everyone

In 1974, a significant event deeply impacted the Hare Krishna founder, Srila Prabhupada.

While observing a distressing scene where village children were competing with dogs for food scraps, Prabhupada was moved to take action. He turned to his students and passionately declared, “No one within ten miles of a Temple should endure hunger… I implore you to begin serving food immediately.”

Deeply inspired by Prabhupada’s heartfelt plea, Hare Krishna members and a dedicated network of volunteers embarked on a mission to fulfil his vision. This endeavour gave rise to a dynamic and expansive global network of kitchens, cafes, vans, and mobile services, all united in the noble cause of providing free sanctified vegetarian food. Over time, this initiative has grown into the largest vegan/vegetarian food relief program in Melbourne and worldwide, known as Food For Life.

Read the full article to know more about Hare krishna Melbourne.

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How Food For Life Helps During Melbourne’s Cost of Living Challenges

Melbourne, like the rest of Australia, has been impacted by the significant rise in the cost of living in the past couple of years. There are many reasons for this, many of them related to the pandemic, but the simple truth is, Melbourne has become more expensive to live in impacting the daily lives of millions.

As followers of the Hare Krishna faith, we believe it is our mission to provide food and support for the people of Melbourne at all times. For decades, our Food For Life Melbourne program has been fulfilling this mission – providing free or low-cost meals to anyone in need.

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Navigating Food Relief Services in Melbourne: A Helpful Q&A Guide

Food insecurity is a growing concern in Melbourne, with many individuals and families struggling to access nutritious meals. This Q&A guide provides an overview of the various food relief services available in Melbourne, including meal programs, food banks, and community support initiatives. Learn how organisations are making a difference in the lives of those in need.

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Food Assistance Melbourne

Our Food Assistance Melbourne serves free food for the community three times a day, seven days a week at our Temple in Albert Park. Our free community breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are open to all-comers. Our Crossways Restaurant also offers low-cost, all-you-can-eat meals to the needy in Melbourne’s CBD

https://www.harekrishnamelbourne.com.au/food-for-life/

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Food Assistance Melbourne

Our Food Assistance Melbourne serves free food for the community three times a day, seven days a week at our Temple in Albert Park. Our free community breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are open to all-comers. Our Crossways Restaurant also offers low-cost, all-you-can-eat meals to the needy in Melbourne’s CBD

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Food For Life has been providing Melbourne communities with free and affordable vegetarian meals so that anyone in need of food can access it at any one of our distribution locations. This mission began in the early 1970s when Hare Krishna founder Srila Prabhupada stated “let every hungry man in Melbourne come and eat”.

Since then, our Food For Life volunteers, chefs, and donors have graciously offered their time, money, and energy to help feed the hungry and needy of Melbourne.

Food For Life is for everyone, regardless of your religious, cultural, or even dietary background. If you live in Melbourne and are in need of a free or affordable nutritious meal, you can find it at the Hare Krishna Melbourne temple on any day of the week.

Who Can Enjoy Food For Life?

In short: Food For Life has its roots in Hare Krishna culture, but it is a globally reaching movement that seeks to address poverty, hunger, and injustice in multiple cities around the world. It does this through environmentally-friendly means that completely avoids any cruelty towards animals and promotes a vegetarian diet without compromising the supply of daily meals to a large number of people.

Read the full article to know more about Beyond the Meal: How Food For Life is Cultivating Community and Connection in Melbourne.

#HareKrishnaMelbourne #foodreliefmelbourne #foodassistancemelbourne #foodforlife

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Food Assistance Melbourne

Our Food Assistance Melbourne serves free food for the community three times a day, seven days a week at our Temple in Albert Park. Our free community breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are open to all-comers. Our Crossways Restaurant also offers low-cost, all-you-can-eat meals to the needy in Melbourne’s CBD

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Food For Life Around the World

Food for Life is a global initiative of the Hare Krishna movement which stands as the largest vegetarian food distribution program worldwide. With a presence in over 60 countries, it embodies the ethos of Vaishnava charity, offering meals to millions daily.

At Hare Krishna Melbourne, inspired by their founder Srila Prabhupada’s vision, Food for Life has been a pillar of our community support since the 1970s. Since then, providing vegan and vegetarian meals to the needy and homeless, their efforts extend from their Albert Park Temple to Melbourne’s CBD. They are renowned for their unwavering commitment to alleviating hunger and fostering a sense of belonging in times of need and crisis.

https://www.harekrishnamelbourne.com.au/blog/food-for-life-around-the-world/

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How Food For Life Helps During Melbourne’s Cost of Living Challenges

Melbourne, like the rest of Australia, has been impacted by the significant rise in the cost of living in the past couple of years. There are many reasons for this, many of them related to the pandemic, but the simple truth is, Melbourne has become more expensive to live in impacting the daily lives of millions.

As followers of the Hare Krishna faith, we believe it is our mission to provide food and support for the people of Melbourne at all times. For decades, our Food For Life Melbourne program has been fulfilling this mission – providing free or low-cost meals to anyone in need.

https://www.harekrishnamelbourne.com.au/blog/how-food-for-life-helps-during-melbournes-cost-of-living-challenges/

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Food For Life Around the World Food for Life is a global initiative of the Hare Krishna movement which stands as the largest vegetarian food distribution program worldwide. With a presence in over 60 countries, it embodies the ethos of Vaishnava charity, offering meals to millions daily. At Hare Krishna Melbourne, inspired by their founder Srila Prabhupada’s vision, Food for Life has been a pillar of our community support since the 1970s. Since then, providing vegan and vegetarian meals to the needy and homeless, their efforts extend from their Albert Park Temple to Melbourne’s CBD. They are renowned for their unwavering commitment to alleviating hunger and fostering a sense of belonging in times of need and crisis.

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How Food For Life Helps During Melbourne’s Cost of Living

Challenges Melbourne, like the rest of Australia, has been impacted by the significant rise in the cost of living in the past couple of years. There are many reasons for this, many of them related to the pandemic, but the simple truth is, Melbourne has become more expensive to live in impacting the daily lives of millions.

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Our Food Assistance Melbourne serves free food for the community three times a day, seven days a week at our Temple in Albert Park. Our free community breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are open to all-comers. Our Crossways Restaurant also offers low-cost, all-you-can-eat meals to the needy in Melbourne’s CBD

https://www.harekrishnamelbourne.com.au/food-for-life/

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Beyond the Meal: How Food For Life is Cultivating Community and Connection in Melbourne

Food For Life has been providing Melbourne communities with free and affordable vegetarian meals so that anyone in need of food can access it at any one of our distribution locations. This mission began in the early 1970s when Hare Krishna founder Srila Prabhupada stated “let every hungry man in Melbourne come and eat”.

Since then, our Food For Life volunteers, chefs, and donors have graciously offered their time, money, and energy to help feed the hungry and needy of Melbourne.

Food For Life is for everyone, regardless of your religious, cultural, or even dietary background. If you live in Melbourne and are in need of a free or affordable nutritious meal, you can find it at the Hare Krishna Melbourne temple on any day of the week.

Who Can Enjoy Food For Life?

In short: Food For Life has its roots in Hare Krishna culture, but it is a globally reaching movement that seeks to address poverty, hunger, and injustice in multiple cities around the world. It does this through environmentally-friendly means that completely avoids any cruelty towards animals and promotes a vegetarian diet without compromising the supply of daily meals to a large number of people.

Read the full aticle to know more about Beyond the Meal: How Food For Life is Cultivating Community and Connection in Melbourne

#HareKrishnaMelbourne #foodreliefmelbourne #foodassistancemelbourne #foodforlife

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How Food For Life Helps During Melbourne’s Cost of Living Challenges

Melbourne, like the rest of Australia, has been impacted by the significant rise in the cost of living in the past couple of years. There are many reasons for this, many of them related to the pandemic, but the simple truth is, Melbourne has become more expensive to live in impacting the daily lives of millions.

As followers of the Hare Krishna faith, we believe it is our mission to provide food and support for the people of Melbourne at all times. For decades, our Food For Life Melbourne program has been fulfilling this mission – providing free or low-cost meals to anyone in need.

https://www.harekrishnamelbourne.com.au/blog/how-food-for-life-helps-during-melbournes-cost-of-living-challenges/

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Hare Krishna Food For Life — Served with Love and Devotion

Hare Krishna Food for Life feeds the needy and homeless in our community.

During one of his visits to Melbourne in the early 1970s, our Founder Srila Prabhupada famously said: “Let every hungry man in Melbourne come and eat.” Since that time, Hare Krishna Food for Life Melbourne volunteers have expanded on his mission by uninterruptedly distributing vegan and vegetarian meals to the people of greater Melbourne.

Since the 1970s, Hare Krishna Food For Life has developed a hard-earned reputation for distributing free and low-cost meals whenever and wherever the need arises, including the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009 and the COVID-19 emergency of 2020–21. Over the decades, our distribution locations have changed, but our goal has remained the same: to offer care and to relieve suffering.

Our Mission

The fundamental purpose of Food For Life is to foster peace and prosperity throughout the world.

We do this by distributing sanctified vegetarian meals prepared with love and devotion. In pursuit of this objective, Food For Life Melbourne actively seeks collaborations with organisations that share these core principles. Additionally, Food For Life acknowledges the sacredness of the Earth’s resources and the understanding that they are not ours to exploit or selfishly claim.

Instead, we embrace the role of humble stewards and servants, recognising our dependence on and gratitude towards the ultimate source of all. The meals provided by Food Assistance Melbourne are imbued with this divine grace and are revered as Prasadam, blessed food that carries a deeper spiritual significance.

Read the complete article on Food For Life to explore all the details.