Why Mid-day Meal in Andhra Pradesh need Support?

One of India’s populous states and a coastal region, Andhra Pradesh is rich in history. Akshaya Patra, an NGO present in Vijayawada and other districts of this state, aims to feed the children with nutritious mid-day meals in order to encourage them to attend school.

Mid-day meal scheme in Andhra Pradesh and 10 other states has its benefits and India is at a stage where initiatives like this will contribute to nation-building. Food for education by Akshaya Patra (with a varied mid-day meal menu) is undoubtedly one of the solutions which will also contribute to Sustainable Development Goals – to eradicate global hunger by 2030.

Here are some of the reasons why your support will help our country achieve its mission:

To counter classroom hunger

According to United Nations – World Food Programme hunger statistics, 66 million primary school-age children attend classes hungry across the developing world. To add to this, many children give school a miss due to hunger. To address this issue, Akshaya Patra began its Mid-Day Meal Programme which is now reaching out to over 1.6 million children. The programme looks forward to providing freshly cooked nutritious meals to children which eliminates hunger and encourages children to be a part of our educational system. With your support, we can reach out to more children to help them receive food and education.

To reach the unreached

As an NGO, our role is to reach underserved and unfed children across India. By implementing Mid-Day Meal Programme, children not only receive adequate nutrition, but also education. Yet while our intention and spirit are ready, our resources need your support. Reaching millions of children in India or feeding the hungry is a tall order and we have come thus far due to millions of generous hearts. You can simply sponsor a child so you help a child in Andhra Pradesh get education and food.

To feed the children

The blue bus: Akshaya Patra uses custom-designed insulated vehicles to deliver food from kitchens to school. So firstly, there is no spillage during transportation, and secondly, children are served fresh, hot meal every day. These vans leave from kitchens a few minutes before lunch time and ensure every beneficiary school receives food. You can support our meals on wheels by sponsoring a delivery van for effective operations of mid-day meals.

Akshaya Patra’s focus is to build a nation of hunger-free children and simultaneously encourage education. Mid-day meal scheme in Andhra Pradesh promises a healthy childhood for the state’s children. You can make your contribution by sponsoring a child or by getting involved with the Foundation’s activities. Just as Mother Teresa put it, ‘It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.’ Feed the children today by donating to Akshaya Patra. The children in Andhra Pradesh and all over India await your valuable help.