Akshaya Patra (Aak-sh-ayah pa-tra) is the world’s largest NGO school meal program, providing hot, nutritious school lunches to over 1.8 million children in 19,257 schools, across India every day.
Akshaya Patra USA engages thousands of volunteers and donors in the United States to raise funds and awareness in support of the foundation’s mission.
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“This has been a great visit and it is wonderful to see how Akshaya Patra is reaching out to children in a huge way and addressing malnutrition for India’s children.”
Prof. Muhammad YunusNobel Laureate Founder of Grameen Bank
“I was totally satisfied, both with the method of disbursement and the target population. Instead of spending money on yearly rituals on my parents’ death anniversary, I donate the amount to Akshaya Patra. Money spent on God’s children should please the God anyway.”
Satyajit ChakrabortyExecutive Director, Boiler Company in Kolkata
“Keeping our corporate philosophy of focusing on water conservation, providing nutritious food and education for school children, we are pleased to have been associated with Akshaya Patra. We are particularly impressed with the back end kitchen facilities which were hygienically clean. Wishing the children a great future under your patronage.”
Harish MehtaSenior General Manager, Dhanuka Agritech Limited
“Charity means helping the hapless, the needy and the infirm in whatever way I can. That way, I can make them feel that they are not alone in this world. I am particularly impressed with the efficiency of the kitchens and the sincerity of the people manning the units at Akshaya Patra.”
GP Girija ShankarRetired Senior Banker
“I strongly believe that education is the right vehicle to spread and sustain democracy. Akshaya Patra is doing a yeoman’s job by feeding nutritious food to more than 1.6 million children in India.”
Goutam MitraRetired Executive presently a Technical Consultant, New Delhi