One Healthy Snack, One Big Dream: How Likhitasri Found Her Spark
For eight-year-old Likhitasri, the walk to school is more than just a morning routine. With a schoolbag that looks almost too big for her small frame, she carries the weight of her family’s hopes.
Years ago, they migrated from coastal Andhra Pradesh to the city, chasing a better life. Her father sells soda tirelessly in neighborhoods, her mother manages their modest home. Despite tight finances, they enrolled her in private school knowing education could unlock doors closed to them.But enrollment wasn’t enough; staying nourished and engaged was the real challenge. Like many migrant kids, she faced hurdles beyond textbooks. Her mother did her best, yet academic and nutritional support was missing for her to truly thrive. Then, she joined Youth Feed India’s learning center and that’s when she realized that the center wasn't just a place for lessons, it was a place where she was cared for.
At Youth Feed India, we believe that a hungry mind cannot focus. Our daily nutritious snack has become the heartbeat of her routine, that is more than just nourishment. It’s a motivation to attend her sessions regularly, and the fuel that keeps her brain sharp during her favorite Telugu lessons.
"She’s more active now," her mother observes. "She comes home and proudly reads aloud to us. She’s finding her voice."
Because she isn’t worried about an empty stomach anymore, she found the courage to face her challenges. With the help of her tutors, that scary math syllabus is slowly becoming manageable. She is no longer just a student sitting in a classroom but a learner who is present, energized, and confident.
Likhitasri’s story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes, all a child needs is a small push…a gentle word from a tutor and a healthy meal to keep them going. Her mother dreams of a future where Likhitasri doesn't have to struggle the way they did. But to make that dream a reality, we need to ensure that the support Likhitasri receives today doesn’t disappear tomorrow.
You can keep her smile bright, helping kids like her stay in school. Your gift delivers daily snacks and academic aid, flipping "I can’t" to "I did."