Borivali ( Mumbai ) resident's free lunch service for the elderly is the talk of town : - Every day, Mark, who lives with his wife in Immaculate Conception (IC) Colony, feeds 25-30 people who are incapable of cooking their meals. For instance, the elderly or the infirm. Mark does this for free. It started as a passing thought for Mark. "Somebody has to do it, right?" he says, as he talks about nosediving into the initiative with Rs5,000 from his wife, Yvonne. Clearly, Mark's zest for selfless, good work resonates with those around — he is often offered a helping hand up the stairs by durwans and security guards touched by his solo, delivery routine. But for Mark, bringing lunch for his 'friends', some of them over 90, is more than a duty call. "When I arrive with the dabba, I get one big, broad smile, sometimes accompanied by a 'God bless'. I look forward to seeing them as much as they wait to see me every day. It is not about the food any more," he smiles.
And who are these people who assist him in his daily crusade against hunger? Mark talks about his maid, who, for Rs7,000 a month, cooks up quite a storm — dal, chapattis, sabzi, the occasional chicken, fish or biryani all nicely rounded up by sweet treats of apple or ice cream. All this for 30 people every day. "I often tell her to do a good job, for God is watching. It's okay if we have a less-than-perfect meal on one day, but not for these people."
http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-borivali-resident-s-free-lunch-service-for-the-elderly-is-the-talk-of-town-2114876 www.keralites.net 
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