Whenever people talk about a food and health NGO in Delhi, the first thing they imagine is usually a food drive or a free check-up camp. Those things are important, no doubt. But honestly, what really keeps these NGOs alive is not the money or the programs, it is the volunteers. The people who show up with their time and energy are the ones holding it all together.
NGOs face challenges every single day. There are always more families than funds, more needs than resources. Staff members can’t do everything.
Spreading health awareness can be tough, people don’t always respond right away. The difference between what’s planned and what’s achieved usually comes down to volunteers and their willingness to act.
Picture this: a volunteer walking through the narrow lanes with food packets, making sure families get their meals on time. Another one stands at a health camp, calming nervous families and guiding them through the line. Someone else explains in simple words why washing hands or vaccinating kids matters. These may sound like small things, but without them, the programs would collapse.
Hunger isn’t just about food, it’s about dignity. I’ve seen volunteers cook in crowded kitchens, pack ration kits late into the night, and even climb up to the third floor of a building to hand food to an elderly couple who couldn’t walk down. On the health side, volunteers set up camp tents, manage patients, and talk to people in a way that feels less intimidating than a doctor’s instructions. Many times, locals open up more easily to a neighbour or familiar face than to professionals. That trust changes everything.
And here’s the other side of it, volunteering gives back too. Young people often walk away with confidence and clarity about what they want to do in life. Older volunteers find it keeps them active and connected. Almost everyone feels a sense of purpose that goes beyond just “helping out.”
In places like Delhi, NGOs such as the one led by Sandhya Singh survive because ordinary people, students, homemakers, teachers, retirees, step forward. Some give skills, some give time, some just bring a willingness to listen. Put all of that together, and an NGO becomes more than just an organisation. It becomes part of the community.
At the end of the day, volunteers aren’t just supporting food and health NGOs, they are the reason these NGOs can reach people at all. Whether it’s delivering meals or guiding families through health check-ups, they turn good intentions into real change.
If you’ve ever thought about giving back, maybe start small. One day at a camp, a few hours in a kitchen, it might be more meaningful than you expect.
Join Sandhya Singh and or team in feeding people who sleep empty stomach and never get access to quality food. You can donate money or join us as a volunteer. Fill this form to get in touch and know more about our grassroots initiatives in Dwarka.
