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CLM India – Feeding the Hungry in India’s Slums

At CLM India, we are deeply moved by the silent suffering in India’s slums. Our mission is to serve the poor with compassion by feeding them physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually — all for the glory of God.
The Harsh Reality: Life in India’s Slums
India’s slum areas are home to millions of people living in extreme poverty, where survival is a daily struggle. These communities are often made up of makeshift huts, narrow, crowded alleys, and overburdened sanitation systems. Clean drinking water, healthcare, education, and regular meals are luxuries few can afford.
In these areas:

Children often grow up malnourished, barefoot, and without access to school.
Women and girls face the added burden of gender-based discrimination and unsafe living conditions.
Men, often working as daily wage laborers, struggle to bring home enough food even for one meal.
The elderly and disabled are frequently forgotten, with no social support.
Despite these conditions, these communities are filled with resilience, vibrant cultures, and untapped potential.
India’s Hunger Crisis: The Numbers Speak
181.5 million people in India are undernourished (FAO, 2022)
23 million children aged 5–14 are trapped in child labor
75 million children are out of school
190 million Indians go to bed hungry each night
Malnutrition stunts growth, affects brain development, and leads to preventable deaths, especially among young children. In many slums, children die quietly — not from illness alone, but from hunger itself.

Our Response: The Slum Feeding Program

CLM India has built relationships with local leaders and families in slum areas across India. Through our Slum Feeding Program, we provide:
Free hot meals to children, elderly, and daily wage earners
Nutrition support to malnourished families
Emergency food kits for those affected by natural disasters or job loss
Seasonal relief during monsoon, heatwaves, and winter cold spells
Each meal is a message of love, care, and dignity. Feeding the poor is more than charity — it's a lifeline.
Beyond Food: How to Grow Slum Communities
We believe in not just feeding lives, but transforming lives. Here’s how we aim to encourage sustainable growth in slum areas:
1. Education Access
Opening free tuition centers and informal schools
Distributing school supplies and uniforms
Partnering with local teachers to encourage child education
2. Skill Development
Vocational training for youth and women (tailoring, carpentry, basic tech)
Encouraging self-employment and micro-businesses
3. Health & Hygiene
Medical camps and basic health checkups
Sanitation awareness and distribution of hygiene kits
Clean water access projects where possible
4. Spiritual and Emotional Healing
Regular prayer and fellowship gatherings
Counseling and support for those suffering from trauma and depression
Sharing the love and hope found in Christ

Join Us: Be a Voice for the Voiceless
You can make a real difference. Whether by sponsoring meals, funding education, or praying for these communities, your involvement matters.

"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." – Matthew 25:40