Christmas is celebrated all around the world as a time of pleasure, celebration, home-made holiday treats, and more. Christmas is, above all else, a season of giving.
Several corporations go above and beyond to share joy, especially among the underprivileged by being their Santa, in the true spirit of spreading joy that is the core of Christmas celebrations. For most of us, Santa Claus might appear as a jovial old man with snow-white beard wearing a red suit, pulling a sleigh, but for the majority of India’s underprivileged women and children, Santa might appear as Akshaya Patra’s blue food van that brings hot and delicious midday meals (MDM) to school every day, the food that’s served in Anganwadis or among homeless mothers.
Gifting Smiles and Dreams
“My favourite dish is bisibele bath but I enjoy every food item that Akshaya Patra serves. I want to be an IAS officer. I know it needs lots of preparation but I have a strong determination and it's my dream and one day it will definitely come true. Even my parents feel proud when I say I want to become an IAS officer. My teachers and classmates believe that I am very determined about my career and this will definitely make me successful one day,” he says.
Caring for the Old and Homeless
About two years ago, Promila Burman travelled to Vrindavan and dedicated her life to Radha Krishna. She lives in an ashram near the temple, where she spends much of her time meditating and interacting with other widows and the homeless, like many other widows do.
This Christmas, celebrate and support Akshaya Patra by spreading joy and happiness among children like Vijay and elders like Promila, by ensuring that they have access to hot and nutritious meals every day.
The Akshaya Patra Foundation is an NGO in India that provides midday meals to school children. Currently, the NGO serves wholesome and nutritious meals to over 2 million children every school day across 65 locations in 14 States and 2 Union Territories of India.
In addition to this, the NGO provides meals to homeless mothers in Vrindavan, promotes the education of numerous children, and helps anganwadis in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The Foundation also runs a number of other capsule programmes that are beneficial to society.
When you make a donation to Akshaya Patra, you become a glimmer of hope for millions of underserved who have dreams for a brighter tomorrow and long for a better chance to life. Your contribution will ensure that they get an access to a balanced diet for their holistic development and growth.
Give them the gift of "unlimited food for education" this Christmas to make it special. Donate for children and mothers to help them enjoy this Christmas! Spread Christmas cheer and be their Santa Claus they most need! Their development and education will continue with just a small financial contribution.
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