11-Year-old Raises $760 in Birthday Donations!

Aniket (pictured above) doesn't know if he will become a pilot or a mustachioed millionaire, but no disguise can hide his caring soul. For his birthday last year, Aniket decided to forgo presents and instead raised money for a sick friend in India. This year, Aniket has chosen to support the Boys and Girls Club. "Everyone should have a special meal on the holidays," he said when he was asked what he wanted for his birthday.

Every week, Food for Thought prepares take-to-school lunches for the Boys and Girls Club, in cooperation with Nutrition Blocs. Providing nutritious lunches that will enable better learning and health among school children is key to empowering their success in life and reducing poverty in the long term. All of the donations addressed to Aniket's Birthday Fund will go directly toward preparing these meals. So far, he has raised an amazing $760! Happy Birthday, and thank you so much, Aniket!