Alike any organisation, non-profit organisations too need funds to run their operations.
For most NPOs, the only source of their income is donations that come from
various donors and corporate partners. Even if an NPO receives subsidies from
Government, major portions of their funds are dependent on the donations
received from supporters. There are donors who donate in cash, make online donations on a monthly basis,
quarterly basis or annually. These donations help organisations work towards
their cause, expand their reach and increase their operations.
One such NGO in India is
The Akshaya Patra Foundation, which serves mid-day meals to school children
studying in Government schools and Government-aided schools.
Raise more funds
Regular donors contribute more than one-time donors. For
example, a donor who donates ₹500 monthly is going to be contributing more than
a donor who donates ₹5000 at one shot.
Forms strong relationships
Donors who regularly donate towards the cause of
providing unlimited food for education to children, either on a monthly,
quarterly or annual basis feel more connected to Akshaya Patra’s cause. Such
donors are valued for their regular contribution.
Lowers fundraising costs
Fundraising is an expensive task in itself. Acquiring
new donors cost more than the cost of retainin
g existing donors. The amount
saved in retaining customers can be used in other processes like recruiting,
catering to a larger audience of children, expanding Akshaya Patra kitchen
operations, etc.
When you become a regular contributor towards The
Akshaya Patra Foundation, you are directly helping in expanding its operations
across the country. As of today, 1.8 million children are fed regularly with
healthy school meals. The Foundation is present in 52 locations and serves from
centralised and decentralised kitchens spread across 12 States and 2 Union
Territories in India. 20 of these kitchens are ISO 22000:2005
certified and the remaining are in the process of certification. Strict safety
and hygiene methods are topmost priorities in each and every kitchen.
Akshaya Patra
caters to the local palate
Akshaya Patra
serves mid-day meals in a cyclic manner by preparing local cuisines. For
example, Bisibelebhath is served in Karnataka, Sukhdi is served in Gujarat and
Aloo Matar is served in Odisha, and so on. Adopting a cyclical approach helps
in ensuring inclusion of all nutrients, variety of food items, and providing
children tasty food every day.
You can serve locally palatable meals to children by
contributing here.
How can you take
part in Akshaya Patra’s cause?
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You can donate online
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You can conduct an online fundraising campaign
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You can become an online ambassador of Akshaya Patra
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You can take part in Volunteering opportunities
Your support is essential for Akshaya Patra at
every stage to make sure that children benefit from the Mid-Day Meal
Programme.
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