Improving Healthcare through food
Witness the transformative power of food as we serve hope on the table.
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Transforming Lives, One Meal at a Time
Bringing nourishment and hope to the underprivileged in Mumbai’s slums.
Learn MoreOur Endeavour as NGO
At our core, we believe a food-secure society helps unlock its true potential. We are not only nourishing bodies but also opening doors to better education, health and prosperity for fellow citizens. Together, we can pave the way for a future where every vulnerable has an equal chance to thrive.
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Municipal Schools
Govt Hospitals
Our Feeding Initiatives
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Swasthya Ahara
Govt. Hospital feeding program in Mumbai to ease food cost and enable better care for patient.
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Bal Shiksha Ahara
Municipal School feeding program to support zero-classroom hunger for better attendance & learning outcome.
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Paushtik Ahara
Meals on wheels to nourish the underprivileged and enable informal education.
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Our Feeding Initiatives
Our Centralised Kitchen
At our 8000 sq. ft centralized kitchen in Byculla, Mumbai, we prioritize hygiene, nutrition, quality and adhere to FSSAI regulations. From staff hygiene to food preparation, we ensure the highest standards while serving 16,000 underprivileged with integrity.
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Make Every Occasion a Celebration of Giving
Let's turn moments of personal joy into acts of collective compassion. With each anniversary, birthday, or a special occasion, your donation becomes a beacon of hope for those facing adversity. Join us in celebrating not just milestones, but the enduring spirit of giving back. Together, we can create a ripple effect of kindness that nourishes hearts and futures alike.
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Hear stories of our beloved beneficiaries ❤️
Financial Struggle Amidst Medical Crisis: A Parent's Heartfelt Journey
“My son is admitted here for kidney stone treatment costing around ₹15,000, which I can't afford. I borrowed money for treatment, but daily travel from Mankhud to the hospital is expensive. I can't travel by train, so I take a bus or autorickshaw, which adds to the cost. I can't afford restaurant food or go home for lunch, so I skip meals, making me weak."
Relieved by Akshaya Chaitanya's Free Lunch Service: A Father's Story of Gratitude and Hope
“When my wife was admitted to the hospital for the delivery of our second child, I didn't know what to feed our 9-year-old son, Yash. I can't cook and can't afford restaurant food, so we depended on street food like vada pav. I was happy about our second child but worried about Yash's health due to the unhealthy diet. When I heard about Akshaya Chaitanya’s free lunch service, I was relieved to feed him a good, nutritious lunch."
Sole Breadwinner's Daily Struggle: Alcoholism and Financial Hardship
“Her mother is a housewife and her father is a construction worker and the sole breadwinner of the family, earning somewhere between 300-400 rupees a day. As an alcoholic he spends most of his daily earnings on alcohol, which leaves the family to fend for themselves. He takes back home barely enough to survive a hand to mouth life. ”
Struggling in Subhas Nagar: A Family's Journey for Survival
“She lives with her grandmother in an overcrowded slum called Subhas Nagar located in Jogeshwari, Mumbai. Her parents work in Amravati as sugarcane harvesting workers to make their ends meet. They travel to many places all over Maharashtra just to earn their daily bread. Finding work is a difficult task for them at times.”
Relief Beyond Treatment: Nourishment, Comfort, and Care Every Day
“Apart from treatment, we have to spend on medicine, food, and travel too. Each day, we spend around ₹150 for breakfast and dinner. No matter what challenges come by during the day, the free food I receive at lunch time takes away all my stress. At least, this is one time during the day when I can relax and have a homely meal without having to think how much it would cost. And every bite of this meal makes me feel happy and cared for.”
Recognizing the Invisible Heroes: A Call for Compassion Towards Delivery Personnel
"A delivery man braves the hot sun, gets drenched in merciless rain, and manoeuvres his way through chaotic traffic, just so that we receive our packages at our desired address. Yet, we don’t have a moment of compassion for them. And if he happens to meet with an accident, neither he has dispensable money for treatment nor finds anyone offering help! In addition, loses his regular income too."
Despite Health Challenges, Bright Madrasa Student Cherishes Childhood Moments
"He is a student of the Madrasa near his home. He has many friends in the neighbourhood and loves to play with them. He enjoys watching cartoons, and listening to stories from his mother. He is a bright student in the eyes of his teacher. But contrary to his will, he has to miss school at least twice a week and also misses playing with his friends regularly because of his health conditions."
Employee Volunteering
At Akshaya Chaitanya, we're dedicated to eradicating hunger and empowering communities in Mumbai through unified efforts. From distributing nutritious meals to addressing underlying poverty issues, we're committed to transforming lives.
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What our customers say
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4.9
348 reviews
Archana Kamath Hegdekar (SwArchana)
a month ago
I had the opportunity to donate and serve food at one of the hospitals that Akshaya Chaitanya provides food to on the occasion of my birthday . Everything is perfectly organised, right from the preparation of food, the hygiene, the quantity and quality, to the supply to different places across the city. The queue was well managed by the volunteers and food was served with lot of love and respect to the patients relatives. The food was warm until the end of two hours that we served! Had to opportunity to try the food and the quality is really good. It is indeed inspiring how this is done by the NGO on such a large scale and so seamless, the volunteers who serve food every day selflessly. My heart was full. Great work by the organisation!!
Kishor Waghmare
a month ago
We have joined food donation at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital Kalwa. It was wonderful experience with Akshay Chaitanya NGO. They did very good arrangement to serve patient relatives. Volunteers were very supportive and helping people to get food. My family joined helping then to serve people and every member of my family had joy on their face to serve needful. It’s a really great work that this NGO do on daily basis. I urge people to donate and help these people who are doing this tremendous job of feeding the needy people. Salute to all valunteers and other members who are connected with this NGO 🙏🏻
Madhuri Patil
a month ago
I am incredibly impressed with the work of Akshaya Chaitanya. Their dedication to providing high-quality food while supporting the community is truly commendable. The ingredients are always fresh, well-packaged, and delivered on time, ensuring that those in need receive nutritious meals.
Dibyendu Choudhury
a week ago
A good opportunity to contribute for the society. Amazing experience serving meals to the patients attendants and visitors.
babu bharadwaj
a month ago
Was fortunate to attend the serving session at Belapur. It was attended by around 50+ people. Food ( rice) was surplus probably turnout was less owing to wk3 Saturday. Good initiative by Ril and Akshay chaitanya foundation
Archana Kamath Hegdekar (SwArchana)
a month ago
I had the opportunity to donate and serve food at one of the hospitals that Akshaya Chaitanya provides food to on the occasion of my birthday . Everything is perfectly organised, right from the preparation of food, the hygiene, the quantity and quality, to the supply to different places across the city. The queue was well managed by the volunteers and food was served with lot of love and respect to the patients relatives. The food was warm until the end of two hours that we served! Had to opportunity to try the food and the quality is really good. It is indeed inspiring how this is done by the NGO on such a large scale and so seamless, the volunteers who serve food every day selflessly. My heart was full. Great work by the organisation!!
Kishor Waghmare
a month ago
We have joined food donation at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital Kalwa. It was wonderful experience with Akshay Chaitanya NGO. They did very good arrangement to serve patient relatives. Volunteers were very supportive and helping people to get food. My family joined helping then to serve people and every member of my family had joy on their face to serve needful. It’s a really great work that this NGO do on daily basis. I urge people to donate and help these people who are doing this tremendous job of feeding the needy people. Salute to all valunteers and other members who are connected with this NGO 🙏🏻
Madhuri Patil
a month ago
I am incredibly impressed with the work of Akshaya Chaitanya. Their dedication to providing high-quality food while supporting the community is truly commendable. The ingredients are always fresh, well-packaged, and delivered on time, ensuring that those in need receive nutritious meals.
Dibyendu Choudhury
a week ago
A good opportunity to contribute for the society. Amazing experience serving meals to the patients attendants and visitors.
babu bharadwaj
a month ago
Was fortunate to attend the serving session at Belapur. It was attended by around 50+ people. Food ( rice) was surplus probably turnout was less owing to wk3 Saturday. Good initiative by Ril and Akshay chaitanya foundation