Recognising the need for essentials throughout the pandemic, many companies, eateries and online services have come up with initiatives to help those in need. Insta Diet is one such online service that stepped up to the plate last week, and decided to help residents across the country.

A Delhi-based weight-loss service that launched last Christmas and delivers chef-prepared meals, Insta Diet has taken up the task of providing free, one-day boxes to patients across India, living alone. The idea came to founder Kanav Puri last Monday when he himself tested positive. “When I tested positive, although I had help, I was isolated most of the time and it made me think of the plight of those living alone, who had no contact with people and would have to constantly order food from outside. That’s when I came up with this and immediately told my team about it,” he shares.