Food Relief

A large group of people, including many children, seated in two long rows facing each other under a covered outdoor pavilion with yellow pillars. Between the rows is a long line of paper bags with red printing, appearing to be part of a food or aid distribution event. The setting appears to be in a community gathering space with decorative elements visible on the pillars and walls.

2026 Lotus Ministry Trust Rice Supply Continues

Lotus Ministry Trust's 2026 rice supply program is feeding 50,000 families monthly across Bangladesh with culturally-appropriate nutritional support.

Jeffrey Dunan

2 days ago13 min read

A large group of smiling children crowded together looking at the camera. Many are holding and eating what appears to be bread or flatbread. The children are wearing colorful clothing in various patterns including stripes, florals, and solid colors. They appear to be outdoors in bright daylight, and their expressions show joy and excitement as they gather closely together for the photo.

Selecting Effective Hunger Relief Organizations: A 2026 Donor's Guide

Your goal is meaningful change, not wasted resources on bureaucracy or ineffective initiatives.

Jeffrey Dunan

Jan 52 min read

A large group of children and women gathered outdoors in what appears to be a community setting in South Asia. The children, ranging from young to teenage years, are dressed in casual clothing including colorful t-shirts and traditional garments. Many are holding metal plates or bowls. They stand closely together, looking toward the camera with attentive expressions. Several women in traditional orange and patterned saris can be seen in the background. The setting includes brick and concrete walls, residential buildings, and a vehicle covered with blue tarp, suggesting a modest urban or semi-urban neighborhood. The scene appears to be documenting a community food distribution or meal service program.

Lotus Ministry Provides Dal As Food Aid

Lotus Ministry distributes protein-rich dal (lentils) to thousands of families facing food insecurity in Bangladesh, providing essential nutrition.

Jeffrey Dunan

Jan 213 min read

"A large crowd of children and adults gathered in an outdoor community setting, waiting in line for food distribution. Children of various ages stand together, some holding metal plates and bowls. The group appears attentive and orderly, with residential buildings and walls visible in the background. The scene captures a community meal program serving a diverse group of participants in what appears to be a South Asian neighborhood."

Lotus Ministry's Kichri Aid

Lotus Ministry's Kichri Aid program provides essential nutrition to thousands of hungry Bangladeshis through a balanced, easy-to-digest traditional meal.

Jeffrey Dunan

Dec 30, 202514 min read

"Close-up view of children gathered around a large metal serving pot containing yellow khichdi. A hand holding a ladle is visible serving the food. Young children look on attentively, with colorful traditional clothing visible in the background, including draped fabric in rainbow colors."

Bengali Khichdi Recipe & Cooking Tips

Bengali khichdi (khichuri) is distinct from other regional versions, featuring roasted moong dal and fragrant gobindobhog rice that create its signature nutty flavor and texture.

Jeffrey Dunan

Dec 19, 202516 min read

A large group of children and adults gather around a wide metal pot containing yellow rice or a similar prepared dish. The children in the front rows look at the food with anticipation, while community members including women in colorful traditional clothing stand behind them in what appears to be an outdoor community food distribution or meal event."

Kitchari Aid for Impoverished Bangladeshis by Lotus Ministry Trust

Lotus Ministry Trust delivers essential kitchari meals to remote villages in northern Bangladesh that larger aid organizations typically cannot reach

Jeffrey Dunan

Dec 16, 202511 min read

A large group of children and women gathered outdoors holding metal plates and bowls above their heads, waiting to be served from a large basin of kichri in the foreground. The scene appears to be a community meal distribution program.

Bangladesh Kichri Initiatives by Lotus Ministry Trust

Lotus Ministry Trust has expanded its Bangladesh Kichri Initiative to address critical food insecurity in rural communities, providing nutrient-dense meals to thousands.

Jeffrey Dunan

Dec 9, 202513 min read

Kichri Distribution Future Insights by Lotus Ministry Trust

Kichri's versatility and nutritional completeness makes it an ideal solution for food insecurity challenges in rural Bangladesh and beyond

Jeffrey Dunan

Dec 4, 202516 min read

A large group of children and community members gathered outdoors for a communal meal distribution. In the foreground, a large metal pot filled with yellow rice sits on a stand with serving spoons. Dozens of children of various ages enthusiastically hold up metal plates and bowls above their heads, ready to receive food. The participants wear colorful clothing including patterned dresses, t-shirts, and traditional garments. The setting appears to be in a residential area with brick walls and buildings visible in the background, along with trees and greenery. An adult supervisor can be seen on the right side of the image. The scene captures what appears to be a community feeding program or charitable food distribution event in South Asia.

Lotus Ministry Trust Provides Kichri: Digestive Health in a Bowl

Kichri combines rice and lentils to create a complete protein profile that's exceptionally gentle on the digestive system while providing balanced nutrition.

Jeffrey Dunan

Dec 2, 202514 min read

Overhead view of traditional Indian thali platters arranged on a dark surface. Multiple round metal trays contain an assortment of dishes including various curries in yellow and orange hues, rice, flatbreads (rotis/chapatis), colorful vegetable preparations, dal (lentils), chutneys, pickles, and fresh fruits like grapes and cherries. Several small bowls (katoris) hold different accompaniments, while tall glasses contain beverages. The spread appears to be a generous family-style meal or feast with both vegetarian dishes and sides arranged in the traditional thali format

Best Plant-Based Replacements for Garlic & Onions

Asafoetida (hing) is the most effective single-ingredient replacement for garlic, mimicking its pungent flavor when cooked in oil

Jeffrey Dunan

Oct 22, 202515 min read

Women and children being served food outdoors in a community setting

Bangladesh Food Relief by Lotus Ministry Trust: Support & Impact

Lotus Ministry Trust provides culturally-appropriate food aid that serves as both immediate relief and a foundation for long-term food security in Bangladesh.

Jeffrey Dunan

Oct 15, 202517 min read

A group of women and children gathered together in what appears to be a residential area in Bangladesh, with colorful buildings and shuttered storefronts visible in the background. The crowd includes people of various ages, from young children to adults, many wearing traditional clothing including saris, suggesting this may be a community gathering or local event in an urban neighborhood.

What is the food crisis in Bangladesh and Lotus Ministry Trust's Solution

Bangladesh faces a severe food crisis affecting millions, with rural areas experiencing the highest rates of malnutrition and hunger due to climate disasters, poverty, and rising food prices.

Jeffrey Dunan

Sep 26, 202510 min read