What We Do

Feeding Students So That They Can Learn in School

The Akshaya Patra concept is simple: The meal gives children a reason to come to school, as well as stay in school. Children cannot learn while on an empty stomach. We feed students so they will have the necessary nutrients they need to develop their cognitive abilities and focus on learning.

We Serve Daily, Nutritious, Local Meals in Schools

Each school day Akshaya Patra serves students across India free, unlimited, healthy and nourishing meals tailored to their appetite. It is the food that children not only want to eat, but that is also good for them. In the South, children are provided rice, sambar (lentils with vegetables) and yogurt, whereas the students in the northern states are served chapati (whole wheat bread), sabzi (vegetables) and dal (lentils).