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SUPPORT AKSHAYA PATRA’S RELIEF EFFORTS

Served more than 10 million meals so far & still counting…

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SUPPORT AKSHAYA PATRA’S RELIEF EFFORTS

Served more than 10 million meals so far & still counting…

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SUPPORT AKSHAYA PATRA’S HAPPINESS KITS INITIATIVE

Provide Happiness Kits to mid-day meal beneficiaries.

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SUPPORT AKSHAYA PATRA’S HAPPINESS KITS INITIATIVE

Provide Happiness Kits to mid-day meal beneficiaries.

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COVID-19 FOOD RELIEF

So far, served 10-crore cumulative meals.

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HAPPINESS KIT PROGRAMME

So far, supported 2-lakh children.

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ANGANWADI KIT PROGRAMME

Care for would-be and new mothers, and children.

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SCHOOL REOPEN SANITISATION PROJECT

Ensure safe return of children to school.

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IMPACT STORY

CAUGHT BETWEEN GRIEF AND CRISIS

In a remote locale of Malaybari, Sonapur in Assam, three grieving

sisters were caught off guard with the announcement of nationwide

lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak.

10.7-crore

COVID-19 RELIEF MEALS

2.45-lakh

HAPPINESS KITS

350-crore

MID-DAY MEALS

1.63-crore

ANGANWADI MEALS

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0%

* RAISED: ₹

* GOAL: ₹ 50000.00

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MUMMY (BHARTI THAKKER)

I have set up this campaign in memory of our mom Mrs. Bharti Thakker.

We would like to

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118%

* RAISED: ₹ 117597.00

* GOAL: ₹ 100000.00

QUIETEN HUNGER, ENABLE LEARNING.

Campaign for Students who otherwise don't get food required for the

development of

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1307%

* RAISED: ₹ 130733.00

* GOAL: ₹ 10000.00

FOOD4KIDS

Help us bring smiles on the faces of needy children by supporting this

campaign to prov

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THE AKSHAYA PATRA FOUNDATION

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation

headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The Foundation strives to eliminate

classroom hunger by implementing the Mid-Day Meal Programme. It

provides nutritious meals to children studying in Government schools

and Government-aided schools. Akshaya Patra also aims to counter

malnutrition and support right to education of children hailing from

socio-economically challenging backgrounds.

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OUR VISION

NO CHILD IN INDIA SHALL BE DEPRIVED OF EDUCATION BECAUSE OF HUNGER.

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OUR MISSION

TO FEED 5 MILLION CHILDREN BY 2025.

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Mar

30

NARAYAN MURTHY FAMILY CONTRIBUTES ₹10-CRORE TOWARDS AKSHAYA

PATRA’S COVID-19 FOOD RELIEF SERVICE

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Feb

15

TN GUV, CM LAY FOUNDATION STONE FOR KITCHEN IN CHENNAI

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Dec

05

THE NATIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY SIGNS MOU WITH AKSHAYA PATRA, BHARTI

FOUNDATION AND HELPAGE INDIA

TESTIMONIALS

“We in RMS India are delighted to partner with The Akshaya Patra

Foundation to provide free mid-day meals to all school-going children.

We understand that there is a pattern – the wholesome food act as

incentive for parents to send children to school; and once the

children are at school, they receive both nutrition and education.

Additionally,

Sophia CSR Lead, RMS India

"Hunger is not a natural disaster but man-made one to a large extent.

Hence, I feel, it is our duty to make India hunger-free. It was

pleasant to know about the implementation of the Mid-Day Meal

Programme by The Akshaya Patra Foundation. The modus operandi and

functioning of this programme deeply touched my heart as I, at Galway

Foundation, stro

Mr.Urmelesh Swami Head - Galway Foundation

“While we at NCML had heard about Akshaya Patra via various films,

news articles, and images about the fabulous work it does tirelessly

every day, visiting the schools and kitchens was really an eye-opener

and a highly recommended experience for everyone. The impact of a

well-balanced nutritious meal goes a long way, and kudos to the team

at Aksh

Bhuvan Atluri CEO, NCML MktYard Private Limited

The Akshaya Patra Foundation’s implementation of the Mid-Day Meal

Programme is a great initiative to address two Sustainable Development

Goals – Zero Hunger and Quality Education with nutritious and

quality food. The level of commitment that Akshaya Patra has showcased

under this initiative has not only made an outstanding impact on the

benefic

Ms. Priyadarshini Nigam Head,CSR Newgen Software Technologies Ltd

We thank The Akshaya Patra Foundation for creating this wonderful

platform that we could trust, to provide scholarships to the bright

young children. We are very impressed with the process, transparency

and clarity the Foundation has exhibited.

Ranjan Sen Managing Director

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                    <p class="content-top-space" style="color: #fff;font-family:'Sarabun', sans-serif;font-weight: 800;font-size: 18px;letter-spacing: .5px;">The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The Foundation strives to eliminate classroom hunger by implementing the Mid-Day Meal Programme. It provides nutritious meals to children studying in Government schools and Government-aided schools. Akshaya Patra also aims to counter malnutrition and support right to education of children hailing from socio-economically challenging backgrounds.</p>
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