Food drive for approximately 400 families in Bangladesh. All the money raised will be utilized to supply essential groceries to the families in need. You can help a family with as little as $12. Every bit of help counts! #BacharLorai

Given the current circumstances in the world, the only way to combat this situation is by taking a stand and supporting each other. If I've learned anything over the past few days it is that we can make the most difference by concentrating our efforts to help the ones in need.
 
Why donate to this campaign?

We are organizing a food drive for the people in Bangladesh who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic and can't afford a single meal. We will be providing essential grocery items for about 400 families starting next week. We will give them an essential food package and antiseptic soap which costs approximately $10-$12; and believe me or not, it can feed a family of 4 for approximately 20 days. 

Let's unite and get through this crisis together. We are grateful for your support.

Additionally, we are using #BacharLorai to join in with other expat initiatives from across the world. It helps synergize our efforts and work towards a common goal. Feel free to join in on our movement #BacharLorai, and use it on your Social Media posts
Let's join arms and get through this crisis together. We are grateful for your support.

Please feel free to reach out to me at [email redacted] with any questions or suggestions. 

Summary of the initiative:
- Supplies will be bought from: Ahead Wholesale Store, Digbabbu Bazar Narayanganj
- The grocery packages will be created in the store with proper packing and sanitization. 
- The packages will be delivered to the doorsteps of families in three area: (Fattulah, Nabiganj and Bandor) on a need based rationing.
- All the money raised through this campaign will be used solely utilized towards purchasing groceries and any overhead operating cost will be covered by the organizer. 
 
Breakdown of our package:
Rice (10 kgs) – BDT 500
Lentils (1 kgs) – BDT 70
Cooking Oil (1 L) – BDT 110
Potatoes (3 kgs) – BDT 50
Onions (2 kg) – BDT 80
Antiseptic Soap (1 bar) – BDT 30
Salt (500g) - BDT 25
Packaging – BDT 20
 
This totals to BDT 885 ($11) to feed a family of four for approximately 20 days.

Who are we?
 
My name is Farhim Warith Zaman and I am Risk Consultant at KPMG LLP based in Tysons Corner, Virginia. I am a 25-year-old who graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Cyber Security Degree in 2018. With the help of my amazing friends I am hoping to bring this project to its success and help the people in need. 
 
Fundraising Team:
 
Farhim Warith Zaman – Risk Consultant, KPMG LLP – Founder EDUTECH – Penn State University, Class of 2018
 
Anil Wasif – Senior Advisor – Government of Ontario, Toronto, Canada – Policy Work - *Fundraising efforts are not affiliated with any government or political body in Canada or Bangladesh*
 
Raisa Motaher – Graphic Designer, AGAM - Artist – Special Congressional Recognition Recipient, National Art Honor Society, UMBC, Class of 2019
 
Tahmid Hasib Khan – Founder EPPHAM – Toronto, sOntario – TEDx speaker, Columbia University, Mailman Epidemiology Class of 2020

Rakin Hasan - Senior Associate - Digital Trust, EY Oceania

Sonal Kukreja - Director of Marketing & Sales, TheZone - Penn State University, Class of 2019

Aminur Rahman Khan - Mechanical Engineer at SciCan

Nuha Chowdhury -  Freshmen at George Mason University