Zappfresh, the Beti Foundation, and UN IIMSAM held a community outreach initiative at the IIT Delhi gate to mark World Hunger Day [1].

The event sought to address systemic gaps in food security by raising public awareness about hunger, nutrition, and child welfare [2]. By targeting a high-traffic academic hub, the organizers aimed to engage students and the local community in conversations about sustainable food systems.

The collaboration involved the United Nations International Institute for Management of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems, known as UN IIMSAM [1]. The partnership combined corporate resources from Zappfresh, the social advocacy of the Beti Foundation, and the institutional expertise of the UN body [2].

Organizers said the primary goal was to highlight the critical need for improved nutrition and the protection of child welfare [1]. The initiative focused on educating the public on how hunger affects long-term development and the importance of sustainable agricultural practices to prevent food scarcity [2].

The event took place on May 28, 2021 [2]. The choice of the IIT Delhi gate provided a strategic location to reach a diverse demographic of young intellectuals and residents in New Delhi [1].

“The initiative focused on educating the public on how hunger affects long-term development.”

This initiative reflects a growing trend of public-private partnerships where corporations and UN-affiliated bodies collaborate to address Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By focusing on awareness in educational centers, the project attempts to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and grassroots social action regarding food insecurity in India.