About Akshaya Chaitanya: A Food Donation NGO in Mumbai
We believe the foundation and credibility of a not-for-profit organisation is built on good governance, integrity, and clear conscience.
Who We Are
Akshaya Chaitanya is an initiative in Mumbai with the objective of eradicating hunger in a sustainable and scalable way. It is an initiative of the HKM Charitable Foundation, striving to provide food relief to marginalized sections of society in the city of Mumbai. We are currently undertaking three key Feeding Initiatives:
Swasthya Ahara - Government Hospital Meals
Providing free, unlimited, nutritious lunch to patients' families keeps them healthy and helps save for medication.
Paushtik Ahara - Education & Nutrition
Providing free, unlimited, nutritious lunch combined with education prepares children in slum areas for a bright future.
Bal Shiksha Ahara - Child Education & Nutrition
Providing free, millet-based nutritious breakfast counters classroom hunger for better learning.
Our Journey: 2011 to Today
A journey rooted in compassion and service
2011: Akshaya Chaitanya began its journey in Hyderabad, supporting patients in a cancer hospital with nourishing meals and compassionate care.
2016: The Annapoorna Scheme mandate in Telangana strengthened the mission, creating a more structured approach to serving daily meals to those in need.
2021: During the second wave of COVID-19, the initiative expanded to Mumbai, where hospital feeding support began for vulnerable patients and families.
2026: The new kitchen is being developed to scale impact further, targeting 1,20,000 meals per day and reaching more people across vulnerable situations in Mumbai.
Our Relationship with Akshaya Patra and HKM
A shared mission, complementary service
HKM Charitable Foundation is the legal entity behind Akshaya Chaitanya. Akshaya Chaitanya is a sister initiative of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, and the trustees are shared. While Akshaya Patra focuses on school midday meals, Akshaya Chaitanya addresses hospital caregiving and food gaps in municipal schools and vulnerable communities. This collaboration strengthens our ability to reach people across different stages of need with dignity and care.
Our Impact
Meals Served
Beneficiaries Served
Municipal Schools
Govt Hospitals
The Inspiration behind our existance
Nurtured by the Compassionate Vision of Srila Prabhupada
One day, while looking out of a window in Mayapur, a small hamlet near Calcutta, Srila Prabhupada saw a group of children fighting with stray dogs over scraps of food. Deeply moved by this incident, he resolved to ensure that no one within a ten mile radius of his centre would go hungry. This direction to his followers inspired the genesis of various charitable feeding initiatives.
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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Our Vision, Mission and Values
Our core values revolve around compassion, integrity, and community. We believe in serving with empathy, upholding honesty in all our endeavors, and fostering a sense of unity and support among those we serve.
Our Vision
To open up a world of opportunities for every vulnerable by ensuring food security.
Our Mission
To provide 1,20,000 meals every day to one lakh beneficiaries across different vulnerable situations in Mumbai by 2025.
Watch Every Meal Reach A Smile
Total transparency. Tune in to our live broadcast from the distribution site and see your contribution in action — in real time.
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Daily Broadcast Times
All times in IST. Stream goes live during these windows.
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Breakfast8:00 — 10:00 AM
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Lunch11:00 AM — 2:00 PM
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Dinner7:00 — 9:00 PM
Your donation, on camera. We broadcast every meal service so donors witness exactly how their generosity feeds families.
Registrations and Transparency
Trusted, compliant, and accountable
| 12A | Registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act. |
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| 80G | Eligible for tax exemption on donations. |
| CSR-1 | Corporate Social Responsibility registration available. |
| FCRA | Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration maintained. |
| NGO Darpan ID | Listed with the NGO Darpan portal for transparency. |
| FSSAI | Food safety and hygiene compliance maintained. |
| GiveIndia Gold Badge | Recognised for trusted giving and operational credibility. |
For complete assurance, we share our annual report and audited financial statements publicly. These documents reflect our governance standards, funding transparency, and operational accountability.
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