13-05-2025
Beat the heat: Robin Hood Army serves cold relief to outdoor workers
Robin Hood Army
As temperatures soar this summer, thehas stepped in to provide relief to those working in the heat with its Beat the Heat initiative. Volunteers used steel tumblers to distribute buttermilk, avoiding the use of plastic and promoting program aims to offer roadside vendors, auto drivers, and other outdoor workers a refreshing drink to help them stay cool during the hottest Robin Hood Army volunteers gathered in the city to distribute buttermilk to vegetable and fruit vendors, auto drivers, and others enduring the summer sun. A team of 12 dedicated volunteers participated in the event, ensuring that those in need received cold, refreshing the efforts were Seema Rao, City Representative, and Younes, South Chapter Representative, who, along with other volunteers, distributed 50 liters of buttermilk across various roadside locations. The initiative, which ran from 11 am to 2 pm, was met with gratitude and joy from vendors and workers alike. Both young and old enjoyed the drink, appreciating the Robin Hood Army's service on a scorching day.'We have been organising similar programs during the summer. We distributed buttermilk at Jayanagar 9th Block last Saturday. Next Saturday, we will distribute buttermilk in another area as part of the Beat the Heat initiative,' said Seema Robin Hood Army is a pan-India, volunteer-driven organisation committed to minimising food waste and serving hungry citizens. As a zero-fund organisation, its members rely on their time and efforts to create meaningful change in local communities. The Beat the Heat initiative is just another example of the Army's dedication to supporting those in need.'We're organising a book rebinding program next Sunday. The books will later be distributed to students from economically disadvantaged families,' added Younes.
