Archbishop of Thrissur Mar Andrews Thazhath flagging off the food truck Shanthibhavan Eats which was launched under the leadership of Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital to provide affordable and quality food in LPG shortage. | Photo credit: KK NAJEEB
At a time when LPG shortages are disrupting food supplies for small hotels, hostels and labor camps, a timely intervention has rolled into the streets of Thrissur. Shanthibhavan Eats, a food cart initiative led by Shanthibhavan Palliative Hospital, was launched to provide hygienic and affordable meals to the public.
The initiative was flagged off at the Thrissur Archdiocese premises by Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath, who is also the chief patron of the hospital. He noted that Shanthibhavan’s proactive response during crises – from the COVID-19 pandemic to the current LPG shortage – is a commendable example of corporate social responsibility.
The food cart uses biogas generated from the hospital’s own biogas station, effectively bypassing the LPG crisis while ensuring continuous cooking. The project aims to supply healthy and tasty food at minimal cost, especially targeting mass consumers such as small restaurants, hostels, hospital canteens, government canteens, canteens and labor camps.
The menu includes staple items like puttu, idli, noolappam and various curries. Prices are very affordable with idlis costing ₹4 each, noolappam ₹5 and a portion of puttu ₹10. Sambar, chutney and other side dishes are also available.
With the capacity to supply food in bulk on demand, the food truck is expected to bring significant relief to the sectors most affected by the ongoing shortage of LPG.
Published – 17 March 2026 20:56 IST
