Class 8 student writes letter with ‘heart full of gratitude’, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shares photo

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's post has received a flurry of responses from X users, with many praising the company.

Published on: Feb 21, 2025, 13:40:10 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal shared an update about the company's non-profit initiative Feeding India and posted a heartwarming letter from a class 8 student about the initiative.

Zomato Deepinder Goyal took to X to share an update about Feeding India. (File Photo)

He started his post by explaining how people can view the impact they had created by donating to Feeding India through the Zomato App. The CEO then added that till date 19 crore meals have been served under the initiative.

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Deepinder Goyal further wrote, “Also attaching a heartwarming note from a child who benefits from Feeding India's work,” while posting a picture of the note.

Take a look at the letter:

What did social media say?

An individual wrote, “I'm really impressed with the transparency and accountability Zomato is bringing to charitable giving. Being able to see the number of meals we've helped provide and even learn about the partner NGO schools is truly inspiring. It makes me want to donate even more!” Another added, “Thank you, Deepinder and the entire Zomato team, for making it so easy for us to contribute to such a worthy cause. Seeing the impact on the app and reading the heartwarming note from a child is truly touching. Keep up the great work!” A third posted, “Wow, 19 crore meals served – that's amazing! Great to see how Zomato is leveraging its platform to support Feeding India's mission.”

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About Feeding India:

According to the organisation’s official website, it is an NGO “dedicated to eradicate hunger and improve malnutrition outcomes in India.” The initiative supports “large-scale systemic interventions.” It also provides “food support to underserved communities” in the form of freshly cooked food and raw grains.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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