Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA: The Telugu Association of North America (TANA) recently organized a community service initiative in Minneapolis. Under the guidance of TANA President Naren Kodali and Vice President (Elect) Lavu Srinivas, the TANA North Central Team, led by RVP Ram Vankina, successfully packed 21,384 food kits, valued at approximately ₹5.5 lakh, at the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) Center. About 70 volunteers of all ages—from young children to senior citizens—actively took part in this effort. These meal packages are set to reach children across multiple countries.

FMSC organizers commended TANA for their valuable contribution. They expressed gratitude to the local TANA members for supporting the distribution of nutritious food to children in need. TANA President Naren Kodali thanked all participants for their dedication and noted that similar initiatives are planned in various states across the United States. The FMSC team also specifically acknowledged Ram Vankina for coordinating the event.

Volunteers from the TANA North Central team who contributed to the program include Venkat Juvva, Vedavyas Arvapalli, Jayaram Nallamothu, Ajay Talluri, Ramakrishna Anne, Suresh Borra, Koteswara Rao Paladugu, Anil Potakamuri, Chandra Chennupati, Madhu Umbrella, Poorna Gurram, Vijaya Muthyala, Indu Nallamothu, Anjani Potakamuri, Shreya Chennupati, Pushpa Borra, Vamsi Kolla, Pradeep Koganti, Babji Chennupati, Srinivas Kanneganti, Srikrishna Garlapati, Pawan Yarlagadda, Rajesh Reddy, Nag Bollu, Sridhar Kadiyala, Venkat Uyyuru, Kondaiah Nara, and several others who actively participated in this charitable event.