Akshaya Pātra USA

Unlimited food for education

Corporate and Foundation Partnerships

Become an Akshaya Patra corporate partner by making a commitment and showing consumers that you care. Funding companies and foundations are given an extensive PR package that directly reaches at least 150,000 individuals.To get your company or foundation involved, email contact@apusa.org.

We partner with foundations and corporations for matching programs, sponsorships, employee engagement and other fundraising ideas.

Caterpillar Foundation

Based out of Peoria, IL., Caterpillar Inc. is a multinational construction equipment corporation and has been a long-time supporter of Akshaya Patra.  The Caterpillar Foundation is proud to support Akshaya Patra and its efforts to ensure no child goes to school hungry.

 

ConAgra

"At ConAgra Foods, we know the power of food and the difference it can make in a child’s education, health and life. Delivering everyday food in extraordinary ways means ensuring children have access to and knowledge about food, putting solutions to child hunger within reach."

 

 

Deshpande Foundation

The Deshpande Foundation was founded in 1996 by    Jaishree and Gururaj "Desh" Deshpande. Desh is the  Chairman of the Akshaya Patra USA Board of Directors.  The Deshpande Foundation have been supporters of Akshaya Patra USA since its inception. The Deshpande Foundation's projects include The MIT Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation (Cambridge, MA), The Deshpande Center for Social Entrepreneurship (Hubli, Karnataka), Merrimack Valley Sandbox (Lowell, MA), The Pond Deshpande Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (New Brunswick, Canada), and the Deshpande Innovation Network.

Murthy Law Firm

MSI International, Inc. 

M S International, Inc. is a leading nationwide distributor of flooring, countertop, wall tile and hardscaping products. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI maintains more than 20 distribution centers across the United States and Canada. MSI also has purchasing offices in India, China, Brazil, and Turkey.

One World Boston,  a Cummings Foundation Affiliate

One World Boston is an affiliate of the Cummings Foundation (www.CummingsFoundation.org), one of the largest charitable in New England. The Cummings Foundation and OneWorld Boston support international organizations through the Institute of World Justice. OneWorld Boston and the Institute for World Justice are generously supporting Akshaya Patra's school meal program with a two-year grant of $100,000!

TOMS

 While traveling in Argentina in 2006, TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie witnessed the hardships faced by children growing up without shoes. Wanting to help, he created TOMS Shoes, a company that would match every pair of shoes purchased with a new pair of shoes for a child in need. One for One®.

 
What began as a simple idea has evolved into a powerful business model that helps address need and advance health, education and economic opportunity for children and their communities around the world

Two Degrees Food

Two Degrees Food is the first one-for-one food company. For every snack bar they sell, they donate a meal to a child through their non-profit partners. To date, Two Degrees has donated over 280,000 meals to school children through Akshaya Patra.

 

Surya, Inc.

Surya is a leading home decor company based in Calhoun, GA, and is know for its fashion-forward area rugs and accessories. Surya has a strong passion for philanthropy and believes in giving back. Surya has been a long-time supporter of Akshaya Patra's school meal program.

 

 

Creative Artists Agency Foundation