Feeding India's Future, One Meal at a Time

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is the world's largest NGO-run school meal program, serving wholesome midday meals to over 2 million children across 14,800+ schools in India every single day.

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Quick Statistics

2.1M+

Children Fed Daily

14.8K+

Schools Covered

Kitchens

Years of Service

Our Vision & Mission

Founded in 2000, The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a non-profit organization headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Our vision is simple yet profound: "No child in India shall be deprived of education because of hunger."

We work as a implementing partner of the Government of India's PM Poshan (formerly Mid-Day Meal Scheme) and various State Governments. Our mission is to reach 5 million children by 2025 through hot, nutritious meals served in government and government-aided schools.

Our state-of-the-art centralized kitchens—some of the largest in the world—employ innovative technology and processes to ensure hygiene, nutritional adequacy, and scalability. Each meal is designed by nutritionists to provide at least one-third of the daily recommended dietary allowance for children.

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Since 2000

Serving with compassion

Enhanced Education

Daily meals improve school attendance by 28.5% and have shown a marked improvement in concentration, enrollment, and academic performance, especially among girls.

Nutrition & Health

Each meal provides 450-700 calories and 12-20 grams of protein, combating malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, leading to better health outcomes.

Women Empowerment

Our decentralized kitchens employ over 2,800 women from local communities, providing stable income and fostering economic independence.

Our Impact in Numbers

Transforming lives through the power of a meal. Every number represents a child with a brighter future.

4.6B+

Cumulative Meals

Served since inception

States & 2 UTs

Geographical reach across India

28.5%

Attendance Increase

Average rise in school enrollment

9.2M+

Beneficiary Years

Of education supported

A Sustainable Model for Change

Our impact extends beyond the classroom. By sourcing food grains locally (wherever possible) and employing women from the community, we create a virtuous cycle of development. We adhere to the highest standards of financial transparency and governance, as evidenced by our consistent top ratings from CRISIL, GuideStar India, and the Charities Aid Foundation.

ISO 22000:2018 certified kitchens for food safety
90.8% of donations directly fund program costs
Recipient of the Nikkei Asia Award and ICAI Gold Shield

Modern centralized kitchen with hygiene protocols

Our Diverse Programs

Beyond the midday meal, we run several initiatives to address holistic child development and community welfare.

Anganwadi Feeding

Providing nutritious meals to children aged 3-6 years and pregnant/lactating mothers at Anganwadi centers to combat early childhood malnutrition.

Coverage: 5,200+ Centers

Nutrition Enhancement

Fortifying meals with micronutrients (Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin A) and introducing protein-rich items like soybean and eggs in specific regions.

Benefit: 800,000+ Children

Digital Classrooms

Setting up smart classrooms with digital learning tools in partner schools to bridge the education technology gap for underprivileged children.

250+ Classrooms

COVID-19 Relief

During the pandemic, we served over 120 million meals and distributed 1.5 million grocery kits to vulnerable families across India.

Emergency Response

Scholarship Program

Merit-cum-need scholarships for higher education to deserving beneficiaries of our meal program, breaking the cycle of poverty.

1,200+ Scholars

Farm-to-Kitchen

Partnering with local farmers to source fresh vegetables, supporting local agriculture and ensuring supply chain sustainability.

Local Sourcing

Nourish a Child's Dream

Your contribution of just ₹1,500 can feed a child for an entire academic year. 100% of your donation is tax-exempt under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

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80G Tax Exemption

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Financial Transparency

90.8% of funds go directly to program costs

Global Recognition

Consistently top-rated by independent auditors

Corporate Partnerships & CSR

Join hands with over 200 leading Indian and multinational corporations who partner with us to fulfill their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. We provide comprehensive impact reporting and opportunities for employee engagement.

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