Your generosity gives a child the chance at a brighter future

Prior to 25 March

Mid-Day Meal served to 1.8 million children every school day

25 March

COVID-19 Relief Efforts with cooked meals and grocery kits

2 June

Shramik Train Passenger Feeding

25 August

Happiness Kits in lieu of Mid-Day Meals

9 September

Bihar Flood Relief Efforts

Every single donation makes an impact on someone’s life

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A star of the future!

Deepak Raju Paswan, Thane

“Since I go for practice in the evening directly from school, it is more beneficial for me as I get to eat something (Mid-Day Meal) before I go for kabaddi practice. Earlier, when I used to go directly from home, it was difficult as then I used to practice with half-empty stomach and used to feel weak. "

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Igniting minds with proper nutrition.

Mohammad Abdulla, Telangana

A Class 4 student, Mohammad Abdulla, who aspires to become a doctor, says that his lunch helps him stay healthy and concentrate in class. Abdulla’s favourite meal is vegetable sambar and rice.

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No child deserves to be left behind

Priyanka Raut, Cuttack Odisha

Priyanka enjoys debates and has won a number of competitions. In fact, she has taken it upon herself to enlighten her classmates about eating nutritious food, and praises Akshaya Patra’s Mid-Day meal to them!

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Making every meal a lesson in responsibility.

Caretakers, Talaghattapura

‘Kamala aunty’, as she is fondly known by the students of Government Primary School, Gubbalala, has been a caretaker for four years. She has created a routine that has organised the serving of the Mid-Day Meal at the school, making for an efficient process every day.

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Thank you for helping us spread joy across the nation

Serving through

54 Kitchens

Present in

13 States & 1 Union Territory

Key Awards Received

  • COVID Crusaders Award 2020 presented by IACC

  • Indian Chamber of Commerce - Social Impact Awards 2020

  • Rotary Karnataka CSR Awards 2020

  • The Mahatma Award for Social Good, 2019

  • Outlook Poshan Special Jury Award, 2019

  • Gandhi Peace Prize awarded by the Union Government on January, 2019

  • CSR Times Award 2018 for 'Eradicating Extreme Hunger, Poverty and Malnutrition.’