How Can I Donate Food With Akshaya Chaitanya?

You can donate food by visiting our website and choosing the “Donate” option and from there, follow the simple steps to make your donation.

How Do I Know My Donation Is Used Well?

At Akshaya Chaitanya, we maintain transparency in all our transactions. You can visit our distribution sites to see your contribution at work. We help you coordinate your visit.

Is My Donation Tax-Exempted?

Yes, all donations to Akshaya Chaitanya are tax-exempted under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

How Does Akshaya Chaitanya Ensure The Nutritional Value Of The Meals?

At Akshaya Chaitanya, we work with nutritionists and food safety experts to plan and prepare meals. Our aim is to provide not just meals, but nutritious meals that promote good health.

Can I Donate Food On Someone Else’s Behalf?

Yes, you can celebrate special occasions by donating on behalf of a loved one.

Can I Specify Where I Want My Donation To Go?

While we strive to accommodate specific requests, donations are generally directed where the need is the greatest. Please reach out to our team if you have specific preferences for your

Do You Accept Food Donations Or Only Monetary Donations?

We serve huge quantity of food everyday. Ensuring quality and consistency is the key. Hence, we don't accept in-kind donations. Akshaya Chaitanya primarily relies on monetary donations to maintain our meal programs. This allows us to ensure the quality and nutritional value of the food we distribute. However, if you wish to donate ration for a month or more from our qualified vendors, we may accept the grocery & vegetable donations. Please contact our team for more details.

How Does My Donation Contribute To Education Through Akshaya Chaitanya?

Donations to Akshaya Chaitanya not only help provide nutritious meals but also indirectly contribute to education. By addressing food insecurity, we enable children and adults to focus on their education and personal development rather than worrying about their next meal.

Sacred Purnima

Illuminate Lives
This Purnima with the
Gift of Annadaan

On this sacred Purnima, the full moon symbolises abundance and grace. Your daan turns spiritual merit into a warm meal for someone in need.

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Our Impact

5M+

Meals Served

50+

Locations Covered

25K+

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10+

Years of Seva

Your Trust, Our Commitment

Why Your Support Matters

Purnima is the night of fullness — of light, of gratitude, of giving.
Here is how your daan ripples outward.

Warm Meals for the Hungry

Provide fresh, nutritious meals to the elderly, the sick, and families with nowhere else to turn.

Satyanarayan & Annadaan

On Purnima, offerings made with devotion are believed to bring lasting prosperity, peace and harmony at home.

A Night of Fullness

Channel the full moon's abundance into service for those who need it most this month.

Multiply Your Punya

Daan performed on the full-moon night is said to carry blessings that ripple through generations.

80G Tax Exemption

All donations are 50% tax deductible

FCRA Registered

Foreign donations accepted legally

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Every ₹25 provides one nutritious meal. Choose an amount to see your impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Click Donate Now, choose your preferred amount, and complete the payment via card, UPI, net banking, or bank transfer.

Yes — donations are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. A receipt is issued for your records.

Your contribution funds warm, nutritious meals for the underserved and supports Purnima offerings performed on your behalf.

Purnima is the full-moon night observed each month, considered spiritually auspicious for gratitude, charity, and remembrance. Daan offered on this day is believed to bring abundant blessings.

Yes. You can dedicate your contribution to a loved one — in their honour or memory — a meaningful way to celebrate the full moon.

Each ₹25 provides one full meal — turning your devotion into nourishment for someone who would otherwise go hungry.

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Illuminate Lives This Purnima with the Gift of Annadaan