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Bay Area’s Patel family packs 1 million meals to fight global hunger
Since 2016, the Patels—Jay, Nimisha, Rohan, and Shivani—have dedicated their efforts to addressing food insecurity worldwide.
Patel family / Image- Rise Against Hunger
An Indian American family from Redwood City, California has reached a remarkable milestone in the fight against global hunger, packaging 1 million meals in collaboration with the nonprofit Rise Against Hunger. The milestone was achieved during a community event on Dec. 22 at the Sandpiper Community Center.
Since 2016, the Patels—Jay, Nimisha, Rohan, and Shivani—have dedicated their efforts to addressing food insecurity worldwide. Initially inspired by Rohan Patel’s Eagle Scout Service Project, the family set a goal to package 1 million meals by 2030. With the support of over 3,000 volunteers and 55 community events, they reached their goal five years ahead of schedule.
“Bringing our community together to make a tangible difference has been a privilege,” said Jay Patel. “This achievement demonstrates the power of collective action in creating hope and addressing critical global challenges.”
Rise Against Hunger distributes meals, which include rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and essential vitamins, to schools, clinics, and communities in need. The Patels’ contributions have supported over 4,600 individuals in countries such as the Philippines, Ukraine, Vietnam, and Somalia.
The Dec 22 event, attended by 70 volunteers, marked the final step in the family’s campaign, which they named "Unite Our Community." Volunteers included members of local organizations, Scouts, and civic groups, highlighting the broad engagement their initiative inspired.
With the United Nations reporting over 733 million people affected by hunger, the Patel family’s accomplishment underscores the ongoing need for community-driven efforts to combat food insecurity.
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