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.

🪔 GANESHOTSAV 2026

This Ganeshotsav, welcome Bappa with a plate of warm food.

Your Rs. 25 serves one hot, nutritious meal to a caregiver at KEM Hospital, Lower Parel — a son, mother, or wife who could not go home this Chaturthi because someone they love is fighting for life inside.

Annadan is the highest seva we can offer Bappa. A plate shared with love is a lamp lit in someone's darkest week.

Serve a plate this Ganeshotsav →

Rs. 25 feeds one caregiver, one meal

80G tax benefit Served the same day Sattvic prasadam

₹3,39,740 raised of ₹25,00,000

13,589 meals funded · ₹25 per meal · 1,00,000 meal goal

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13.6% funded Visarjan deadline · 23 Sep 2026

Ganeshotsav Annadaan meal being served to a caregiver

Families and caregivers waiting at KEM Hospital

The people no one
brings prasad to

KEM Hospital treats patients from every corner of the country. Families arrive with a bag, a blanket and whatever money they have — and every rupee of it goes to medicines, tests and blood. Food becomes the first thing they give up.

They sleep where they wait

Caregivers spend 10–40 days on corridor floors and footpaths, never leaving in case they are called.

They skip meals to save for treatment

Many eat once a day. Some survive on tea. Hunger quietly becomes part of the illness.

They are the patient's strength

A fed caregiver can hold a hand, chase a report, donate blood. Feeding them heals two people at once.

Annadan: the seva
Bappa accepts first

Before the naivedya, before the flowers, Ganpati is offered food. It is the oldest gesture of welcome we know — you have come, so you must eat. This Ganeshotsav, Akshaya Chaitanya extends that same welcome to the families who could not go home.

“Na hi annadanat param danam asti.”

There is no gift greater than the gift of food. — Mahabharata, Anushasana Parva

Hygienic kitchen

Meals cooked in a fully equipped, FSSAI-compliant kitchen.

Nutritionist-designed

Dal, rice, roti and sabzi — a balanced 600+ kcal plate.

Served at Trupti Hall

Distributed daily at KEM, Lower Parel, with dignity.

Every rupee accounted

Monthly impact reports and 80G receipts to all donors.

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Please select your donation amount (*1 Meal | ₹ 25/-)

Minimum donation amount is INR .

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Donations are tax exempted under 80G

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80G Tax Exemption

All donations are 50% tax deductible

FCRA Registered

Foreign donations accepted legally

12A Certified

Government certified charity

Trust & Accountabilit

Certified. Verified. Trusted.

We are accountable to every rupee. Our credentials are independently verified by India's
top regulatory bodies and global recognitions.

BENEVITY

Benevity Partnership

Enabling seamless corporate giving and employee engagement globally.

GOLD

GiveIndia Gold Badge

Recognised among India's most trusted nonprofits for transparency & impact.

MCA

MCA Registration

Registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.

GLOBAL

World CSR Award

Honored at the World CSR Congress for excellence in social impact.

DARPAN

NITI Aayog Darpan ID

Officially listed on the NGO Darpan portal of NITI Aayog.

COMMUNITY OF GIVERS

Our Donors

Every rupee feeds a hungry family. Thank you for making it possible.

● 24.1M meals served

● 6.5M beneficiaries

● Rs.25 = 1 meal direct impact

Shimpa Rathore

One-time donation

* 200 meals funded

₹5,000

22 minutes ago

apeksha malde

One-time donation

* 40 meals funded

₹1,001

2 days ago

Anwesha Bhattacharya

One-time donation

* 40 meals funded

₹1,000

1 day ago

Professor Lakhan

One-time donation

* 20 meals funded

₹500

23 hours ago

Shimpa Rathore

One-time donation

* 200 meals funded

₹5,000

22 minutes ago

Professor Lakhan

One-time donation

* 20 meals funded

₹500

23 hours ago

Anwesha Bhattacharya

One-time donation

* 40 meals funded

₹1,000

1 day ago

apeksha malde

One-time donation

* 40 meals funded

₹1,001

2 days ago

Rashmi Radhakrishnan Nair

One-time donation

* 100 meals funded

₹2,500

8 months ago

Join our circle of givers

A donation of Rs.500 provides 20 meals to
hospital patients & schoolchildren.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This campaign funds meal distribution for patients and attendants at KEM Hospital during Ganesh Chaturthi, part of our broader food donation online initiative.

Patients and caregivers at hospitals often struggle to access proper meals, especially during long treatments. This drive, run under our Ganesh Chaturthi campaign , ensures they receive nutritious food.

Meal quantities vary based on the donation amount; an approximate breakdown is shown on the donation form.

Yes, we operate as a trusted NGO for charity with verified processes and full transparency in fund utilization.

Yes, we share distribution updates and impact summaries with donors after each drive.

For hygiene and logistical reasons, we currently accept monetary donations only, which are used to prepare and distribute fresh meals.

Yes, a tax-exemption receipt is issued for every donation made toward this campaign.

Yes, you can choose single-day or multi-day meal sponsorship during checkout.

This page focuses specifically on hospital meal support, while the main Ganesh Chaturthi donation page covers all festival causes, including our food donation online programs.

You can contribute directly through our donate to NGO online page and select the KEM Hospital food donation option.

Still have questions? We're here to help!

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Every ₹25 helps serve a warm, nutritious meal

Welcome Bappa by serving Annadaan to patients and caregivers at KEM Hospital

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This Ganeshotsav, welcome Bappa with a plate of warm food.

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