It’s an unusual time for India. The country is currently in the thick of an acute health crisis—the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic—leaving citizens across the nation scrambling for answers and resources. In the face of shortage of adequate health infrastructure and basic essentials, some good samaritans have stepped up to the need of the hour to provide home-cooked meals, kickstart fundraisers, and offer their services in whatever shape or for they are able to. In an effort to create ease of access to these communities, organisations and individuals that are helping Indians on the ground, Vogue India has scoured the internet to bring together independently verified lists of helpful resources—healthy tiffin services, mental health helplines, charities you can get involved with, and more.
If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, burnt out, or hopeless at the current state of affairs, talking to a mental health counsellor can be one step forward in taking care of yourself and your family. Check out our edit of low- or free-of-cost mental health services that will help you sail through these uncertain times.
From cloud kitchens to restaurants and home chefs, one of the ways in which many individuals are rising to the challenge is by offering fresh, home-cooked and healthy meals for the victims of COVID-19. If you or someone you know is down with the virus without access to such food options, we’ve put together verified guides of tiffin services that are delivering to your doorstep, available across multiple cities in India—Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, and more.
One of the easiest and most direct ways to do your bit if you wish to help out amidst the current situation is to donate to a verified charity or relief fund. Several groups and individuals across the country have initiated fundraisers—with support ranging from helping migrant and frontline workers to boosting oxygen supply and feeding the needy—that you can now get involved with. Access our verified list here.
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