Sanchita
One of the worst affected by the COVID-19 crisis are the second lifeline of Mumbai – the Dabbawalas.
However, our Bollywood celebs have stepped up to the occasion to help in any way they can.
Joining hands with Aslam Shaikh, the Cabinet Minister for Textiles, Port, Fisheries and Guardian Minister- Mumbai City, Samaritans Sanjay Dutt and Suniel Shetty have relieved some distress of the dabbawalas by providing food to the affected families.
On helping the dabbawallas, Sanjay Dutt said, “The community that once fed so many in Mumbai is facing starvation today. So, we are delivering them our dabbas with lots of love.”
Stating that he’d joined this initiative started by Aslam and Sanju, Suniel Shetty said, “Prema Cha Dabba becomes even more beautiful when everyone gets together.”
With a 3 month plan in place, the trio is aiming to reach out to the 5,000 affected families. Food trucks have been sent to Pune, where a majority of the dabbawalas have been stationed. Around 800 kits of rice, dal, sugar, atta and oil have already been delivered to Khed and Maval.
The on-ground staff of Save The Children India NGO has been ensuring that the food reaches the dabbawalas directly.
