Indian-Origin Man Fired After He Takes ''Free Food'' From Canada Food Banks

New Delhi: A data scientist of Indian origin was fired from his job after a video, wherein he shared his method of acquiring "free food" from food banks designated for students in Canada, went viral on the social media.

Mehul Prajapati, employed at TD Bank in Canada, elaborated in the video on how he manages to save "hundreds of bucks" monthly on food and groceries. He disclosed his practice of obtaining groceries at no cost from food banks established at colleges and universities by various non-profit organisations, trusts, and churches.

In the video, Prajapati exhibited his weekly food haul, showcasing a variety of items including fruits, vegetables, bread, sauces, pasta, and canned goods.