Sheetal Bhatkar

Don Ghaas

Tata Memorial Hospital

Mumbai

They charge only Rs 10 for lunch and just Rs 6 for dinner per person.

Well, little deeds go a long way, inspiring others to do the same. For a Mumbai-based couple serving food to families of patients is their way of doing something good for the people around them.Vikrant andrun a food service called '' (two bites) near Parel-basedthat sees hundreds of patients coming everyday for cancer treatment. It was the plight of these patients' relatives that first gave shape to the idea of starting a food service.While the patients are treated in the hospital, it is their relatives who spent many hours and days outside fending for themselves. For many of those who are not from, it comes with a mounting cost whether be it of food, accommodation or transport. This is where Sheetal and Vikrant step in providing home-cooked meals at reasonable prices.They charge only Rs 10 for lunch and just Rs 6 for dinner per person. They serve dal khichadi, chapati and subzi and bananas for lunch and only chapati and subzi for dinner. Currently, the couple manages to feed 250 people everyday.Though the hospitals provide food to the admitted patients, their relatives often end up eating at food stalls near the hospitals to save money, even though they may not be the most hygienic.The Bhatkars lost their seven-year-old son two years ago and have seen the plight of relatives from close quarters. They have now also hired a place in Parel where they can prepare the meals. They also help needy patients purchase medicines.