Akshaya Patra USA

Akshaya Patra has been aiding the Government’s efforts during lockdown by providing food relief to vulnerable communities. Join our efforts by funding support in this hour of need with individual contributions, corporate support, employee matching.

Thank you, Sunil Gavaskar-India, for your kind wishes on Akshaya Patra’s 20th anniversary. Learn more how you can get involved to end classroom hunger. http://ow.ly/vBj450Ci8bk

Akshaya Patra would like to thank The Kapil Dev for his encouraging words. We couldn't have asked for a better way to begin our 20th anniversary. Join the movement. http://ow.ly/n47v50Ci7Of

What do collective acts of kindness effectuate? Here is the The Akshaya Patra Foundation story as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary. Join the movement to end classroom hunger. http://ow.ly/bMwi50Ci2Uc

Your taste buds will thank you for this #tastefultuesday popular dish--Aloo Mutter Sabji. This Punjabi dish is made from potatoes, green peas in a spiced tomato-based gravy serve with rice. Here are the ingredients of Akshaya Patra’s Aloo Mutter Sabji: Chili powder, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, bay leaves, salt powder, coriander powder, garam masala, green chili, ginger, coriander leaves, tomatoes, potato, green peas, vegetable oil, turmeric powder, asafetida, Kashmiri chili powder, cardamom, cinnamon. https://www.foodforeducation.org/about-us/impact-reach/

Over the last 20 years, we have reached important milestones and have served over 3 billion meals to our beneficiaries. Join us on our journey to end classroom hunger and take action by donating, advocating, or sharing. https://www.foodforeducation.org/events/gratitude-gala-sm/

Put your love into action and join us in celebrating gratitude at our Gratitude Gala on Saturday, November 21st 6:45 pm EST. Enjoy a concert by Shankar Mahadevan and speakers Dreamgirl Hema Malini, Javed Akhtar, and Randhir Jaiswal! Register now! https://foodforeducation.org/events/gratitude-gala-sm/

Diwali is November 14th! Learn the meaning behind the 5 days of Diwali and their rituals.

In lieu of Covid-19 and the national lockdown in India, we have worked vigorously to provide Food Relief Efforts and Happiness Kits to our mid-day meal beneficiaries and migrant workers and their families. As of October 2020, we have served over 92 million meals throughout 28 cities. Check out our October 2020 COVID Food Relief Efforts report for more info. https://www.foodforeducation.org/covid-relief-fund/

Youth Ambassadors not only develop leadership skills, but they are given opportunities for mentorship in areas of business, arts, science, and social and cultural self improvement. Discover more benefits to becoming an Akshaya Patra Youth Ambassador.

With a mission to provide unlimited food for education, Akshaya Patra is the largest mid day meal program in the world feeding more than 1.8 million children each day. http://ow.ly/BYc350C3Pgq

Have a sweet tooth? Try this delicious #TastefulTuesday Indian dessert Sweet Vermicelli. Made of whole wheat or maida vermicelli, this is often served as a sweet side-dish at either lunch or dinner. Here are the ingredients of Akshaya Patra’s Vermicelli (Meethi Seviyan).’ Vermicelli, vegetable oil, sugar, cashew nut, raisin, and cardamom powder. Comment below what your favorite dish to cook is.... https://www.foodforeducation.org/donate/

As Diwali marks the beginning of the new year in the Hindu calendar, some families spend the upcoming holiday forgiving the past, forging new bonds, and reflecting on the past year with gratitude. Spread gratitude and give thanks by donating today.

With gratitude, we celebrate at Akshaya Patra USA Gratitude Gala virtual event on Saturday, November 21st, at 6:45PM EST. Enjoy a concert by Shankar Mahadevan and speakers Dreamgirl Hema Malini Javed Akhtar Randhir Jaiswal, and Dr. Rachana Kulkarni! Register now! http://ow.ly/QzJu50C9CKL