Good people are among us, and you will recognize them by how much they help others. The association "Enrich the Heart" from East Sarajevo is currently feeding 80 hungry mouths in this city. Unfortunately, the number is growing day by day, said dentist Igor Lukić, a great humanitarian and president of the association "Enrich the Heart," during his appearance on the BN television morning program.
There is no greater deed than feeding the hungry, giving
drink to the thirsty, and offering mercy to the helpless. Knowing that more and
more people cannot afford even a crust of bread each day, Lukić found a way to
help the poor.
"Our idea was to help the socially disadvantaged
residents of East Sarajevo, and we thought about a central public kitchen.
However, this idea emerged during the pandemic, and because of the scattered
municipalities, we came up with a better option to deliver meals directly to
the users' addresses," said Dr. Lukić.
Since our users are proud people who might not visit a
public kitchen often, I believe this option is much better. The central kitchen
would have to be in one place, and the municipalities are distant, so people
wouldn't be able to come. For example, some live in Krupac, some in Vojkovići,
and Petrovići," he explained.
At the beginning of this humanitarian story, there were 40 users. However, as food prices skyrocketed and needs grew, the number of people for whom food is a luxury also increased. Now, around 80 people receive quality, fresh, and lovingly prepared meals at their doors every day.
"Given that the citizens of East Sarajevo are very
humane, with daily donations, individual contributions, and some small
businesses, we have managed to overcome significant problems. We receive daily
deposits into our account and pay the restaurant that prepares these
meals," Lukić emphasized.
Good deeds multiply. One humanitarian story, like a domino
effect, leads to another. More and more people are becoming part of this
beautiful yet sad reality.
"We have friends in some companies who help us in every
way. If the shelf life is about to expire in a few days or months, they pass
the goods to us, and since meals are delivered daily to users, we manage to use
these short-term goods by delivering them every day," said Igor Lukić.
To reach more people, get them involved, and help, a
humanitarian number has been launched. It is active for operators in BiH at
17049 – those who want to can donate 2KM, which will surely be used for some
soup, stew, pie, sarma, and hot bread.