MAA Rasoi Kits
Monthly dry ration kits for 100 of Chandigarh's most vulnerable households.
1. Description
When a family runs out of ration mid-month, the first casualty is nutrition. Pulses, oils, vegetables — the foods that keep children healthy — disappear from the meal. What remains is cheap carbohydrates: full calories, empty nourishment.
MAA Rasoi Kits are MAZANYA's answer to this silent crisis. Each kit is a month's supply of comprehensive dry ration — curated not just for calories, but for completeness. Distributed monthly with respect and care, no long queues, no charity stigma. Just dignity, delivered.
Unlike sporadic cooked meal drives, MAA Rasoi Kits give families the freedom to cook culturally appropriate meals at home — a fundamental act of dignity that one-time food drives cannot provide.
2. Action
For Donors
| Contribution | Impact |
|---|---|
| ₹1,000 | Sponsor 1 MAA Rasoi Kit for 1 family for 1 month |
| ₹6,000 | Sponsor 1 family for the full 6-month pilot |
| ₹1,00,000 | Sponsor ration for 100 families for 1 full month |
| ₹1,000/month | Recurring: Become a Monthly Rasoi Partner |
For Volunteers
- Assist at monthly distribution camps
- Support beneficiary documentation and photo receipts
- Help with community surveys and household identification
For CSR Partners
- Co-brand the kit distribution with your company name
- Receive monthly impact reports with beneficiary data
- Be featured in MAZANYA's 'Founding Partners' section on the website
"One kit. One family. One month of security."
Donate ₹1,000 → | Volunteer at a Camp → | Partner as CSR →
3. Impact
EXPECTED IMPACT — 6-MONTH PILOT PROJECTIONS
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| Families Receiving Kits | 100 unique households |
| Individuals Reached | ~450–500 people |
| Total Kits Distributed | 600 kits over 6 months |
| Meals Enabled Per Kit | ~60 meals (2/day × 30 days, family of 4–5) |
| Total Meals Enabled | ~36,000 meals across the pilot |
| Reduction in 'Skipped Meals' | 90% reduction target among beneficiaries |
| Families Reporting Acceptable Food Security Score | 80% by Month 6 (FIES standard) |
One MAA Rasoi Kit guarantees two square meals a day for a family of 4–5 for an entire month — for just ₹1,000.
Selection Process (Transparency Signal)
Beneficiaries are identified through a Vulnerability Scorecard assessing income level, number of dependents, single-parent status, and disability. Local Pradhan/RWA heads are involved in the selection committee to ensure full community accountability.
4. Resources
What's Inside Each Kit
- 10 kg Wheat / Rice
- 2 kg Pulses (Dal — mixed)
- 1 L Cooking Oil
- Salt, Spices, Sugar (monthly quantities)
- Essential hygiene items — Soap + Sanitary Pads
Documents Available on Request
- Beneficiary Vulnerability Scorecard (Sample)
- Distribution Process Overview
- Monthly Impact Dashboard — launching Month 2
5. Sub-Programs
- → Nurture Circle — Mothers receiving ration kits are invited to join monthly nutrition workshops to maximise their ration through smart cooking.
- → Government Scheme Linkages — Field associates actively link eligible families to PDS, ICDS, and Widow Pension schemes to reduce NGO dependency over time.
6. Campaign Results
🟢 Pilot Status: Active — 6-Month Run (2026)
- Goal: ₹6,00,000 for ration kits across 6 months
- Full CSR Request: ₹11,00,000 (staff + research + programs)
- Cost Per Household (6 months): ₹7,333 — comprehensive food security + skill building
- Measurement Tool: Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES)