On February 21st, 8 dedicated VT Seva volunteers joined a high-impact packing session at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Our team worked on the assembly line to pack MannaPack Rice—a scientifically formulated meal containing rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and 20 essential vitamins and minerals. These life-saving meals are specifically destined for Haiti to combat childhood malnutrition. In just one session, our small but mighty team of 8 helped prepare enough food to feed 3000 meals! Thank you to our volunteers for their time and hard work in making a global difference.

We had over 30 participants from across the U.S. come together to learn about the importance of Ayurveda and simple, practical ways to bring balance and wellness into daily life. The session was led by renowned Ayurveda practitioner Dr. RP Narayana Charyulu, whose insights were both enlightening and inspiring.

Our Saturday at Round Rock Service Centre was such a fulfilling day! Thanks to these girls whose kindness, excitement and joy made an even bigger difference that morning! My highlight moment was seeing excitement from a little girl when one of our VTSeva members handed her mom a celebration cake from the pantry… It was heartwarming to watch them!! We had another dad-daughter duo join us this time + whole family! 🙏We are growing in numbers 😁 Thanks a bunch, to each of these amazing folks for choosing to spend their Saturday morning for a good cause.

On Saturday, February 21st, VT Seva Houston volunteered at the Houston Council of the Blind’s monthly meeting. At the meeting, they assisting in setting up and organizing food and drinks in preparation for the meeting, serving food, and tidying the meeting place after the event. Our volunteers enjoyed this experience greatly and the opportunity to meet and get to know attendees from all walks of life. We look forward to staying connected with the HCB and supporting this wonderful organization. We are very grateful for the opportunity to connect with the HCB community. Instagram link: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDVW8XUmj31t%2F%3Futm_source%3Dig_web_copy_link%26igsh%3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA%253D%253D%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEybUhvUzJaeHVTd2U5TXZDenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4KIuRSLXU5ecCD_OP1BS8Bmw5wwsS8mlMiVRLwlDCdkOMpcIEaZbcm6TPBFw_aem_Hp1UQ-Npot6rTpt4ZWHcAw&h=AT4uJptZ6DKN7IQKtZ6IEZcJj6ZMorcovor6ZmFDS7m0JFFB20CZWC1rnwC-y2RRAUCgo3bB_BoyuGmGyiCPmrDnfC6R2bmQPuEoJAe7Jv6S5Sc5itQkz_I5kv7diVZ69-gxnhKMhfwe8ukAD8AoyvaB5nPoq0Sn&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT6Gw9QsnKgfxXdOW6CeLOL1VseX2Li9kNS9sLGR0MPV1FP2T0KCRRRMeP830RBuvun-YBFSPQZ-KyYAxJZGQPMTqSQKw2A4aY5M1utzrBoD96q0xbK6FgJIJ35p5LJxDU9yPBbdrdsxGF4cbxe8kki7pGdP6KMlqj5t1CaFIw

Our volunteers divided into two teams to help serve families in need. The majority of us took “food tickets” and followed a circuit-style setup, packing vegetables, canned goods, bread, and fruit into crates. Meanwhile, a smaller group worked efficiently to load the completed crates into the correct cars based on each ticket. Altogether, we packaged 202 crates of food—providing support for approximately 800 people in our community.

On February 21st, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers assisted with the Saturday Temple Service at the Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina. 4 youth volunteers supported the temple during two service shifts from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM by helping with food preparation and distribution for devotees. During the event, volunteers worked alongside temple staff to pack prasadam items such as idli, pongal, yogurt rice, and chutney. They also assisted with preparing trays of rice that would later be used for additional dishes. At one point, the food distribution process was running behind, and the volunteers helped speed up the assembly line by efficiently packing and organizing the meals. Their efforts helped ensure that visitors received their food more quickly and that the service continued to run smoothly. Through their teamwork and willingness to take initiative, the volunteers helped prepare and pack dozens of food items for devotees, including approximately 50 boxes of idli, 75 boxes of pongal, 75 boxes of yogurt rice, and 50 cups of chutney. Their dedication helped support the temple’s food service operations and contributed to creating an organized and welcoming environment for the community members attending the service.

The 𝐕𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭, came together with incredible enthusiasm and heart to create 1,236 DAV flowers in support of Disabled American Veterans, and every single flower represents gratitude, respect, and kindness.

We raised awareness about Childhood Cancer, since Childhood Cancer Awareness Day was earlier this month. We had more than 30 students come together to help assemble over 200 little, golden ribbon pins, which we then handed out to the student body the following day. It was rewarding to see so many people wearing the golden ribbons on Friday and it was especially heartwarming that so many people asked for them and wanted to proudly show their support for those suffering from cancer.

On February 15th, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers assisted at the SV Temple during one of its busiest events. Our 7 youth volunteers helped manage the flow of attendees by organizing and controlling lines with the help of other volunteers. During the event, they also worked on arranging indoor seating and ensured that elderly individuals and young children were given seats at the front. Toward the end of the event, volunteers assisted in transporting milk and fruits for the evening Abhishekam, helping organize and move more than 50 gallons of milk. In addition, the team helped collect over $200 in donations for the temple. Through their teamwork and dedication, our volunteers helped the event run smoothly while supporting the temple and the community.

Small Acts, Big Impact! On Feb 15th 2026, VT Seva youth volunteers gathered at Lawrenceville Library to pack 220 hygiene kits for neighbors entering homeless shelters. Partnering with @JerseyCares, we filled each kit with essentials and a hand-written card to share a little warmth and hope.

Durham Rescue Mission @ Womens Campus On February 15th, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers assisted at the Durham Rescue Mission Women’s Campus, a homeless shelter that provides food, housing, and supportive services for individuals and families in need. Our 9 youth volunteers and 1 adult volunteer helped serve meals by working at drink, dessert, and food stations, ensuring that everyone was served efficiently and with care. After the meal service, volunteers supported the staff by washing dishes, mopping the floors, and stacking chairs to help clean and organize the space. In total, our team helped serve meals to approximately 80 individuals, making the experience a meaningful opportunity for volunteers to directly support the community while working together to ensure the event ran smoothly. We thank our volunteers for their dedication and Durham Rescue Mission for allowing us to continue serving those in need.

Valentine’s Day with a Purpose ❤️ On February 14, while many celebrated love with flowers and chocolates, our VTSeva volunteers chose to spread love through service at Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who spent their Valentine’s Day giving their time, energy, and compassion to families in need. A very special thank you to Keerthana Omshankar for sponsoring today’s lunches with so much love and generosity 🙏 Your kindness truly made this day extra meaningful for the families we served. At VTSeva, we believe love is not just something you say — it’s something you do. Today was a reminder that the greatest gift we can give is our time and heart. Happy Valentine’s Day from our VTSeva family ❤️

🎉 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟 🎉𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, bringing together passionate youth volunteers and supportive families for an inspiring and purpose-driven kickoff! 💚✨ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄–𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹–𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 🪴, 𝗻𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 🌱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. All funds raised will support the visually challenged students of Nethra Vidyalaya, helping provide food 🍲, education 📚, and essential resources. 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱: 🌿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🪴 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 💡 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 🤝 Project guidelines and volunteer hour details With hands-on demonstrations and interactive discussions, everyone left feeling confident and excited to begin their April Cool journey! 🌼🌞 🌟 𝑨 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒉𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒔𝒎, 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕. Your involvement is what makes initiatives like this truly impactful. 🌟 We can’t wait to watch these seeds sprout 🌱, these young leaders shine ✨, and our collective efforts grow into brighter futures for the students we serve. 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙤𝙡 2026 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙮𝙚𝙩! 💚🌍

Durham Rescue Mission @ Mens Campus On February 14th, 2026, VT Seva Cary assisted the Durham Rescue Mission: Men’s Campus, a homeless shelter based in Durham. Our 7 youth volunteers and 1 adult volunteer supported the shelter by stepping into various roles where help was needed, including serving meals, drinks, and desserts to those at the facility. Throughout the event, volunteers worked together to ensure everything ran smoothly while showing kindness and respect to those they served. In addition to helping with meal service, our volunteers also created a short video reflecting on their experience with VT Seva and the impact of serving the community, highlighting their dedication to helping those in need and spreading awareness about the importance of service. We thank our volunteers for their commitment and Durham Rescue Mission for the opportunity to continue supporting the community.

Impact Our dedicated volunteers split into two groups & worked together to pack boxes with Black beans, green beans, northern beans, Pears, pumpkins, oats, pistachios & Help Line cereals. Additionally, some volunteers assisted in another section, where they helped package 1,857 pounds of food, reaching families and individuals across Detroit. These efforts supported over 900 families in need.