If you’ve ever wondered how Akshaya Chaitanya manages to feed thousands of vulnerable
individuals every day, look no further than the pulsing heart of their operations: the
community kitchen. This bustling hubs, situated in the heart of Mumbai, Byculla forms the
backbone of Akshaya Chaitanya’s mission (Home Page) to combat hunger and food
insecurity. Let’s peek into a day in the life inside an Akshaya Chaitanya community kitchen.
Morning: Meal Planning and Preparation
Mid-Morning: Cooking Begins
By mid-morning, the community kitchen transforms into a hub of culinary activity. The
kitchen staff works in tandem, peeling, chopping, stirring, and cooking vast amounts of food
in the state-of-the-Art kitchen. They have fully automated kitchen equipment’s that can
prepare up to 25,000 meals every day. Despite the scale, there is a meticulous focus on food
hygiene and safety, ensuring that the meals are not only nutritious but also safe for
consumption. Not only are the vegetables & food ingredients washed & cleaned regularly but
all the insulated vessels that carry the food are sanitised every single day before & after use.
Every individual entering the kitchen also follows strict hygiene & sanitation protocols.