​Our Mission

Our mission is to end hunger and ensure access to nutritious food in the US and India through compassionate collaboration. We provide 500K meals to those in greatest need and strive to achieve the UN’s Zero Hunger objective by 2030, guided by our values of community, consistency, and clarity.

​Our Vision

​Our vision at Serve2Gether, a Hunger Relief Movement initiative is a hunger-free world, achieved through a three-pronged approach that addresses immediate crises, ongoing challenges, and systemic issues.

​Our Purpose

​Our purpose of seva journey is to practice selfless service to cleanse our own imperfect minds and realize our true selves. We strive to create a world of unity, harmony, and compassion for all, beginning with ourselves by practicing “Vasudaivaka Kutumbakam – One World One Family” philosophy through the Sanathana Dharma way of life.

​Greetings! Welcome to Serve2Gether, a Hunger Relief Movement initiative with a mission to end hunger worldwide, launched on January 1, 2008, in Shirdi, India, with blessings from Sadguru Shirdi Sai. For the past 15 years, we have served close to 200,000 hopes(provided nutritious food) to those in need in India and expanded our efforts to Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Our team comprises passionate volunteers who share our vision of a world without hunger and aspiring to reach an ambitious goal of serving 500,000 hopes by 2030.

​We address the root causes of hunger through pioneering programs and collaborations with local farmers, businesses, and organizations. Our strategy is inclusive and innovative, encompassing challenges such as food waste, distribution, and accessibility. Join us in our mission to bring positive changes to those who suffer from hunger and strive towards a world where everyone has access to sufficient food.

15

Years Joyful Seva

200k

Hopes Served

8

Programs

12k

Hopes served in 2023

​Our Photo Gallery

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Serve2Gether a Hunger Relief Movement initiative team played a crucial role in my journey towards stability. Their assistance allowed us to allocate my limited resources to other pressing needs, such as rent and utilities. We are incredibly thankful for their invaluable support for past 3 years and the positive impact they have on the differently abled community.

Vinyasa Trust

Bengaluru

​I can’t express my gratitude enough for the support I received from the food bank. They provided me and my family with nutritious meals during a difficult time, ensuring that we didn’t go hungry. Their kindness and generosity made a tremendous difference in our lives.

Vijaya Amma & Family

Ejipura,Bengaluru

The food bank played a crucial role in my journey towards stability. Their assistance allowed me to allocate my limited resources to other pressing needs, such as rent and utilities. I’m incredibly thankful for their invaluable support and the positive impact they have on the community.

Joseph & Family

Bengaluru

I had never imagined I would be in a situation where I would need to rely on a support during my pregnancy, but life can be unpredictable. The Pregnant women nutrition’s kits provided to me with not only nourishment to me and new born baby but also a sense of belonging and support. Serve2Gether team treated me with respect and helped restore my faith in humanity.

Lakshmi, mother of two children

GM Puram Panchat, AP

The Serve2Gether(HRM) team impact goes beyond just providing fruits, food and hope. They create a warm and welcoming environment where individuals and families can find solace during difficult times. Their dedication to fighting hunger is inspiring, and I’m grateful to have had their support when I needed it most.

David Jonson & Family

Phoenix

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

​At Serve2Gehter a Hunger Relief Movement initiative, we feed hopes, feed spirits, and empower communities. To do this well, we must continually invest in diversity and inclusion in thought, word and action without any prejudice or expectation. All of God’s children–whether they eat meals, distribute, fund, or work to make them possible–bear His image.

Sadguru Shirdi Sai calls us to love our neighbors in all the forms and for us. Without any reason no one comes to another,so best of our effort as much as we can treat every person as Divine Guest means welcoming, honoring, and empowering each and every one. These values are non-negotiable.

​Shri Sai Satcharitra​

• “If you want to serve me, feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, and clothes to the naked. Then you will be serving me in them.” (Chapter 33)
• “Those who serve living beings, serve God Himself.” (Chapter 8)
• “By feeding the hungry, you please the Lord and earn merit.” (Chapter 23)
• “He who feeds the hungry, clothes the naked, and gives shelter to the houseless, serves God with the purest devotion.” (Chapter 33)
• “The pleasure of doing good deeds is incomparable. Those who do good will never suffer want of food, drink or clothing.” (Chapter 33)

Maha Periva

• Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamy:
  Has repeatedly stressed that the very purpose of our human body is to serve others – even if it means in a very small way. The following simple slokam explains:
• PAROPARAKAR SLOKAM | परोपकार श्लोक ||
• PAROPARAKARYA PHALANTI VRIKSHAH (परोपकाराय फलन्ति वृक्षः )
  The trees bear fruits to serve others.
• PAROPAKARAYA VAHANTI NADYAH (परोपकाराय वहंती नद्यः |)
  The rivers flow to serve others
• PAROPAKARAYA DUHANTI GAVAH (परोपकाराय दुहन्ति गावः)
  Cows give milk to serve others.
• PAROPAKARTHAM IDAM SHAREERAM (परोपकारार्थम इदं शरीरम ||)
  This human body is meant to serve others.

​Sanātana Dharma​

• “Paropakartham Idam Shareeram-this body exists to serve others” – Bhagavad Gita
• “Manava Sevaye Madhava Seva-Service to humanity is service to God”- Bhagavad Gita
• “The highest ideal of Karma Yoga is to perform one’s duties without expecting any return or reward. This is called Nishkama Karma.” – Bhagavad Gita

Bible

• ​“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10
• “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.” – Matthew 25:35

Quran

• “And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive, ‘We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.”(76:8-9)
• “And say, ‘Do [as you will], for Allah will see your deeds, and [so, will] His Messenger and the believers. And you will be returned to the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, and He will inform you of what you used to do.” (9:105)

​​Other Seva legends quotes:

• ​“Service without love is like a flower without fragrance.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba
• “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi
  
• “Seva is not just doing some work. It is doing work with the right attitude, with the thought that it is God Himself who has given us this opportunity to serve.” – Swami Vivekananda
• “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap.
• If you want happiness for a day, go fishing.
  If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune.
  If you want happiness for a lifetime, help  somebody” -Chinese Proverb
• “The strongest people make time to help others,even if they are struggling with their own personal problems” – Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
• “Help people even when you know they can’t help you back” – Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam