In Karnataka, Bisibele Bath is a beloved dish that nourishes young minds across our Mid-Day Meal program. More than just a meal, it contributes to their health, well-being, and educational growth. What’s your favorite way to enjoy Bisibele Bath? Let us know in the comments! #AkshayaPatra #PMPoshan #MidDayMeals #ChildNutrition #BisiBeleBath
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
The world's largest NGO-run mid-day meal programme.
About us
Vision: No child should be deprived of education because of hunger. The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Bengaluru, India running the Mid-Day Meal Programme in over 24,000 government and government-aided schools across 16 States and 2 UT, serving 2.1 million children every school day. Akshaya Patra has cumulatively served over 3.5 billion meals since its inception in the year 2000. Humanitarian efforts: Akshaya Patra has also responded proactively to several crisis situations such as floods, cyclones, earthquakes and COVID-19 pandemic, working within and outside the boundaries of the nation. It began COVID-19 Food Relief Efforts from the first day of India’s nationwide lockdown on March 25, 2020. Food Relief comprises Cooked Meals and Grocery Kits. The latter includes standard kits, as well as specialised kits for mid-day meal beneficiary children, anaemic pregnant women and families. Akshaya Patra also rolled out Incentivised Vaccination Drives in marginalised communities to overcome vaccine hesitancy, while looking to protect lives and livelihoods in the long term.
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https://www.akshayapatra.org
External link for The Akshaya Patra Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Bangalore
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2000
- Specialties
- www.akshayapatra.org
Locations
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#72, 3rd Floor, 3rd Main Road, 1st & 2nd Stage
Yeshwantpur Industrial Suburb, Rajajinagar Ward No. 10
Bangalore, 560010, IN
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92 Montvale Avenue, Suite 2500
Stoneham, MA 02180, US
Employees at The Akshaya Patra Foundation
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Dhananjay Ganjoo
Chief Resource Mobilisation and Marketing Officer (CMO)
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Ajit Gokhale
Senior Executive, Board Advisor
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Saanil Bhaskaran
COO @ Akshaya Patra I Operator I Start & Scale I Social Impact I Transformation | Growth I IIM Bangalore
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Caroline Mizumoto
Angel Investor at Angel Investing
Updates
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Every meal tells a story, and this year, Zynga Game Network helped us write 13,49,087 of them. Throughout the fiscal year 2023-24, their support has fueled our mission across cities like Hubballi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mangalore, Surat, Guwahati and Rourkela. Our CFO, Mr Balaji, recently met with the Zynga CSR team to present a certificate of appreciation, acknowledging the impact they’ve made. Zynga’s contributions go beyond numbers—they’re shaping the future for thousands of children, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need to succeed. Thank you, Zynga, for being a vital chapter in our story of change. Anuradha R. | Deepti Raavi | Abhinav Gupta | Jimin Mani John | Deepak S. | Bhavna Talwar | Kishore Kichili #AkshayaPatra #ZyngaGameNetwork #MidDayMeals #CSR #ZeroHunger #QualityEducation #ZyngaIndia #ZyngaGames
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What does it take to shape a brighter future? For us, it starts with a nutritious meal. From the hustle of early morning kitchen preparations to the joy on a child’s face when they receive their meal, we believe every plate has the power to transform lives and fuel dreams. #AkshayaPatra #PMPoshan #MidDayMeals #ChildNutrition #EducationForAll #ZeroHunger #QualityEducation #EveryMealCounts
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The future is built by those who dream. For one student in Bhuj, seeing kitchen machinery in action ignited a desire to become an engineer. This Engineers Day, we honour the young minds inspired to innovate, supported by education and proper nourishment. #AkshayaPatra #EngineersDay2024
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Meet Puja, who found employment in our kitchens, Arina, a student with big dreams, Ghansham Singh, a headmaster who values our meals, and the Swamy family, who no longer worry about their child’s lunch. At the heart of every meal served lies a story of empowerment, growth, and hope. Our program creates lasting change in the lives of many. #AkshayaPatra #PMPoshan #MidDayMeals #ChildNutrition #EducationForAll #ZeroHunger #QualityEducation
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Ever wonder what it takes to nourish 2.2 million children each day? At Akshaya Patra, every meal is prepared with love, care, and dedication. It’s not just about feeding kids—it’s about fueling their futures and helping them dream bigger. #AkshayaPatra #PMPoshan #MidDayMeals #ChildNutrition #EducationforAll
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Every meal tells a story. From the smiles at the table to the focus in the classroom, a full plate means hope, health, and endless possibilities. Help us continue this mission by supporting their journey with a donation. Contribute today - https://bit.ly/46birIt #AkshayaPatra #PMPoshan #MidDayMeals #ChildNutrition #EducationforAll #ZeroHunger #QualityEducation
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Akshaya Patra extended its operations to the timeless city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, in 2022. Inaugurated by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the centralised kitchen has the capacity to serve 1 lakh mid-day meals to government and government-aided school children as a part of the PM POSHAN Abhiyaan (Mid-Day Meal Scheme). Join us as we journey through the kitchen's feeding endeavour in the long-venerated home of art and learning. Kitchen with a Heart is a series by The Akshaya Patra Foundation featuring its units across the country and the people behind the scenes. Up next: S1 E9 Kitchen with a Heart - Dehradun, Uttarakhand on 18 September 2024 #akshayapatra #pmposhan #middaymeals #kitchenwithaheart #trending #madhyanhbhojan
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What an incredible day of unity and purpose! We are honored by the dedication and enthusiasm shown by Swiss Re and their community, who came together for a 5 km run to support Mid-Day meals for school children. Thanks to this heartfelt effort, thousands of children will receive the nourishment they need to grow and succeed in school. Thank you, Swiss Re, for running with us to ensure every child has the nourishment they need to thrive! Amit Kalra | Swati Jetli | Rikhiya Banerjee
🎽5 km run for Charity of the Year, The Akshaya Patra Foundation Last week, our team in India walked the talk by participating in a 5 km run to support mid-day meals for school children. The event saw an incredible turnout at our Bangalore office, with our colleagues bringing along friends, family, and kids to join the cause. The Charity Run, held for the third time in a row, is part of the overall commitment of the Swiss Re Foundation to support 3500 school children in Bengaluru and Hyderabad with mid-day meals every day of the year.
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Recently, the team from Schbang visited our Thane kitchen, where they learned about our processes and took the time to serve meals to children at a beneficiary school. Their involvement exemplifies the impact of corporate volunteering on our mission to provide nutritious meals to those who need them most. Thank you, Schbang, for being part of our story. #AkshayaPatra #Schbang #Volunteering #CommunityImpact