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.

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 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.

India's Largest Automated NGO Kitchen

Help us build India’s largest kitchen in Mumbai.

Q: 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.

Serving 1.2 Lakhs meals
Catering to 1160+ Schools , 50+ hospitals & 100+ Shelters

Sponsor Equipment Donate any Amount

Campaign Goal ₹71 L

Help us raise Funds for Equipment

Equipment Sponsored ₹ 25,12,464 Raised

₹ 25,12,464 raised of ₹ 71,96,112

India’s Largest & Most Automated Kitchen Delivers

1.2L

Meals Daily

30K

Sq.Ft

30+

Yr Lease

438Cr

Lifetime

Inauguration: August 2026

176

DAYS

08

HOURS

38

MINS

49

SECS

One Equipment, Crores of Meals

Each piece of automated equipment runs multiple cycles daily, serving crores of
beneficiaries over its 10+ year lifespan.

🍽️

1,20,000

Meals Produced Daily

⚙️

32+

Equipment Cycles/Day

📅

10+

Years Equipment Lifespan

🎯

438Cr

Meals in Lifetime

Every equipment you sponsor creates a legacy of nourishment for the next decade

CSR Equipment Sponsorship

Sponsor State-of-the-Art Equipment

₹12,39,000 17.5 Cr meals in 10Y

Sambar Cooking Vessel

1,800 Litres • 8 cycles/day

Rice Cooking Vessel

1,200 Litres • 6 cycles/day

Vegetable Cutter

500 Kg/hr • Industrial Grade

Chapati Making Machine

3,000 chapatis/hr • Fully Auto

Exclusive benefits to honour your contribution

Hall of Fame

Name displayed on kitchen premises

80G Tax Benefit

Complete tax exemption certificate

VIP Inauguration

Exclusive invite to Aug 2026 launch

Kitchen Tour

Witness your impact firsthand

Birthday Annadaan

Special ceremony on your day

Impact Reports

Quarterly updates with photos

Festival Prasadam

Blessed offerings on auspicious days

Impact Certificate

Personalized with meals enabled

438 Cr Lifetime Meals

Stories of Hope

Asha's Story

"My name is Asha, and I am studying in Class 9. After completing my 8th standard, I had stopped going to school because there was no proper food at home, and I often felt weak and tired. Thanks to Akshaya Chaitanya, I now receive hot, nutritious meals every day. I feel energetic, confident, and strong again. This support has helped me focus on my studies and rebuild my confidence in myself and my future. I dream of becoming an architect one day and building safe, beautiful homes for people. No one understands the value of a home more than me: because we never had one. Thank you, Akshaya Chaitanya, for providing amazing, wholesome food that keeps me healthy both physically and mentally. Your support has changed my life for the better."

Class Teacher

"As a teacher at BMC school in Mumbai, I witness the realities our children face every single day. Many of our students come from difficult backgrounds where even a single nutritious meal is not guaranteed. This often affects their health, focus, and confidence, and in some cases, even forces them to discontinue their education. Since Akshaya Chaitanya began providing hot, nutritious meals to our students, I have seen a remarkable transformation. Children who once came to class tired and distracted are now attentive, energetic, and motivated. Their overall well-being has improved, and their willingness to learn has grown tremendously. The change is visible not only in their academic performance but also in their confidence and happiness. Students who had almost given up on schooling due to lack of food, are now thriving, dreaming big, and believing in a brighter future. This has been possible only because of the consistent, wholesome meals provided every day. On behalf of our entire teaching staff, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Akshaya Chaitanya. Your support has brought dignity, hope, and strength into the lives of our children. You are truly helping shape their futures in a meaningful way."

Parent

"As a parent, nothing is more important to me than seeing my children healthy, happy, and able to continue their education. But there were many days when providing even one proper meal was a struggle for our family. My children often went to school on an empty stomach, and I could see how it affected their strength, focus, and confidence. Ever since Akshaya Chaitanya started providing hot, nutritious meals in the school, I have seen a beautiful change in my children. They come home energetic, excited to talk about their day, and more interested in their studies. Their health has improved, and they no longer feel tired or weak. Most importantly, they are smiling again. Knowing that my children receive wholesome food every day gives me a sense of peace and relief that I cannot put into words. It has lifted a huge burden off our shoulders and has given our children the support they truly needed to continue their education with dignity. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Akshaya Chaitanya for caring for our children like your own. Your support has brought hope into our home and has given our little ones a stronger, brighter future."

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can donate food by visiting our website and choosing the “Donate” option and following the simple steps.

We maintain transparency in all transactions. You can visit our distribution sites to see your contribution at work.

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

We work with nutritionists and food safety experts to ensure nutritious meals.

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

Donations are generally directed where the need is greatest. Please contact our team for specific requests.

We primarily rely on monetary donations to maintain quality and consistency.

By addressing food insecurity, we enable beneficiaries to focus on education.

The kitchen is being built to become India’s largest and most automated social kitchen, capable of serving 1.2 lakh nutritious meals every day to school children, hospital caregivers, and people in shelters. It ensures safe, hygienic, and consistent nutrition at scale.

Meals will reach children in government and low-income schools, caregivers of patients in hospitals (Swasthya Ahara), elderly homes, night shelters, and other vulnerable communities.

This is a technology-driven, centralised facility with automated cooking, strict food-safety systems, and real-time monitoring, ensuring uniform quality and the ability to serve large numbers daily.

One wholesome, freshly cooked meal costs ₹25, including ingredients, cooking, quality control, and last-mile delivery.

Both are welcome. Individuals can donate meals, sponsor a day, or support equipment, while corporates can fund infrastructure, adopt meal programmes, or partner under CSR.

Yes. CSR partners receive quarterly impact reports with meal counts, beneficiary data, photos, and branding visibility. Individual donors receive acknowledgements and regular updates.

We follow FSSAI-compliant kitchen practices, trained staff SOPs, temperature-controlled transport, regular audits, and standardised nutrition planning.

Meals will be distributed across 1,160+ schools, 50+ hospitals, and 100+ shelters through Akshaya Chaitanya’s established network and government partnerships.

Yes. We encourage kitchen visits, employee volunteering, and meal-seva days for partners to experience the impact first-hand.

Yes. Contributions are tax-exempt and qualify under CSR Schedule VII for healthcare, nutrition, and hunger eradication.

You can sponsor kitchen equipment, volunteer with your team, spread awareness, or partner as a meal or programme adopter.

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Help us build India’s largest kitchen in Mumbai.

Serving 1.2 Lakhs meals Catering to 1160+ Schools , 50+ hospitals & 100+ Shelters

India’s Largest & Most Automated Kitchen Delivers

1.2L

30K

30+

438Cr

176

08

38

49

One Equipment, Crores of Meals

1,20,000

32+

10+

438Cr

Sponsor State-of-the-Art Equipment

Sambar Cooking Vessel

Rice Cooking Vessel

Vegetable Cutter

Chapati Making Machine

Exclusive benefits to honour your contribution

Hall of Fame

80G Tax Benefit

VIP Inauguration

Kitchen Tour

Birthday Annadaan

Impact Reports

Festival Prasadam

Impact Certificate

Stories of Hope

Asha's Story

Class Teacher

Parent

Current Corporate Partners

Make Your Donation

Kitchen Updates

Progress

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I donate food with Akshaya Chaitanya?

How do I know my donation is used well?

Is my donation tax-exempted?

How does Akshaya Chaitanya ensure the nutritional value of the meals?

Can I Donate Food On Someone Else’s Behalf?

Can I Specify Where I Want My Donation To Go?

Do You Accept Food Donations Or Only Monetary Donations?

How Does My Donation Contribute To Education Through Akshaya Chaitanya?

What is the purpose of this new kitchen?

Who will benefit from the meals?

How is the kitchen different from a regular community kitchen?

How much does one meal cost?

Can individuals contribute or is this only for CSR donors?

Will donors receive impact reports?

How do you ensure food quality and hygiene?

Where will the meals be served?

Can companies visit the kitchen?

Is my donation eligible for tax and CSR?

How can I support besides donating?

Serving 1.2 Lakhs meals
Catering to 1160+ Schools , 50+ hospitals & 100+ Shelters