In Manggarai, South Jakarta, February 2025, a devastating fire forced hundreds of residents to lose their homes and belongings. Amid the rubble and exhaustion, ready-to-eat meals arrived not merely to ease hunger, but as a reminder that behind every disaster, there is always compassion. The small smiles of children running again after enjoying a warm meal became proof that hope can grow from something simple.
This aid was born out of collaboration: residents, volunteers, communities, and neighboring citizens worked hand in hand to prepare, pack, and distribute food. No contribution was too small: some donated rice, cooked, or simply came to lend energy and a smile. Solidarity flowed naturally, binding everyone together in the same spirit of humanity.
A warm meal was only the beginning. From there, more support followed: clothing, school supplies, even psychosocial assistance. Yet the most precious gift was the assurance that Manggarai’s residents were not alone. Every meal box carried a message that they are loved, remembered, and supported together.