Nourishing Lives Amid Crisis
Famine Relief
Just $60 feeds a family of 5 to 7 for up to a month across Pakistan
Why fund a food pack through Paani
At $60 per pack, Paani delivers verified beneficiary selection and full documentation, with photos and reports shared directly with you.
Reaches the most vulnerable first
Every recipient is identified through door-to-door verification, with priority given to widows, orphans, the elderly, and disaster-affected families.
No family left behind
Families who cannot travel due to age, disability, or distance still receive their pack through the ground team's home delivery process.
Fully documented
You receive distribution photos, videos, and a beneficiary summary confirming exactly which family your pack reached.
What every food pack includes
Each $60 sponsorship provides one complete food pack for a family of 5 to 7, lasting approximately 15 days to 1 month depending on household size.
- Wheat flour and rice
- Cooking oil and sugar
- Lentils and chickpeas
- Tea, salt, and spices
- Every item purchased fresh from approved suppliers
- Quality, packaging, and expiry checked before packing
- Household hygiene items included where needed
- Substandard items replaced before distribution
How a food pack gets delivered, phase by phase
From beneficiary verification to delivery, every food pack follows the same documented process, completed in approximately 30 days.
Verification
First 10 days
The most vulnerable families are identified through community outreach, then verified through door-to-door household assessments before approval.
- Community mobilization and household identification
- Door-to-door verification of eligibility
- Priority given to widows, orphans, and disaster-affected families
- Beneficiary list approved before procurement begins
Procurement & Packing
Days 10–20
Food items are purchased from approved suppliers, inspected for quality, and assembled into packs before transport to distribution sites.
- Transparent procurement from pre-qualified suppliers
- Quality inspection of every item before packing
- Food packs assembled to approved specification
- Transport to distribution sites
Distribution
Final 10 days
Beneficiaries collect their pack at a supervised distribution site, or receive home delivery if they are unable to travel.
- Supervised distribution with attendance verification
- Home delivery for widows, elderly, and persons with disabilities
- Photo and video documentation of the distribution
- Beneficiary feedback collected after delivery
Paani Project Meal Donations
Feed Families, Change Lives
You can make a significant impact on families facing food insecurity. Choose an option below to provide essential meals and support those in need.
1 Family
$60 USD
Provide one complete food pack, feeding a family of 5 to 7 for up to a month.
10 Families
$600 USD
Provide 10 food packs, feeding 10 families for up to a month during times of crisis.
100 Families
$6,000 USD
Create a wave of change by providing 100 food packs, feeding 100 families in need.
Questions
Before you donate
Where does my $60 go?
Your $60 covers one complete food pack — wheat flour, rice, cooking oil, sugar, lentils, chickpeas, tea, salt, and spices — feeding a family of 5 to 7 for up to a month.
Does a food pack donation count toward Zakat?
Yes. Widows, orphans, and food-insecure families are among the groups eligible to receive Zakat under Islamic guidelines. Paani is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax-deductible.
How long does delivery take?
The full process, from beneficiary verification through distribution, is completed in about 30 days.
How is the recipient family selected?
Priority is given to widows, orphan-led households, elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, daily wage earners, and families affected by floods or drought, verified through household assessments.
What if a family can't travel to a distribution site?
Home delivery is arranged for widows, elderly individuals, and persons with disabilities who cannot travel to a distribution site.
What documentation do I receive?
Distribution photos, videos, and a beneficiary summary confirming exactly which family your pack reached.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Paani Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.