COVID-19 cases have soared in India, with the total number approaching 3.4 million. And the lockdown has triggered a spike in unemployment. Data shows that 5 million people lost their jobs in July, bringing the total number of unemployed Indians to 18 million. In the absence of any institutional support, poor urban families like Delhi resident Ruksana's depend on charity organizations to feed their children. Experts say undernourishment will be a huge challenge as a result of the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A large number of Indians working for the informal economy have suffered income loss and lay-offs due to the pandemic. This puts them at the risk of falling deeper into poverty.