Persons facing moderate to severe food insecurity has increased

exponentially over the last year

THE CURRENT SCENARIO

India was home to the largest number of undernourished people in the world even before the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest edition of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, released jointly by five UN organisations in July, reveals that the pandemic and failure on the part of state to combat its effects, has led to a significant increase in the prevalence of hunger and food insecurity in the country.

According to the data presented in the report, the prevalence of moderate to severe food insecurity in India rose by about 6.8 per cent in 2018-20.

The number of persons facing moderate to severe food insecurity has increased by about 9.7 Crore

The increase in prevalence of hunger in India captured by the Prevalence of Undernourishment (PoU): 14 per cent in 2019 to 15.3 per cent in 2020 - and this s likely to be an underestimate.

Prevalence of Moderate and Severe Food Insecurity (PMSFI) estimates show that there were about 43 Crore of moderate to severe food-insecure people in India in 2019. As a result of the pandemic-related disruptions, this increased to 52 Crore in one year.

High (and fluctuating) food prices, shrinking public investment and the economic slowdown have compounded the distress among working classes and the peasantry. With low and uncertain incomes, families dependent on the informal economy do not have assured access to adequate and nutritious food.

Source: The Indian Express | Published on August 6, 2021

In March 2020, The Akshaya Patra Foundation turned all its resources to offering Food Relief across the country. The Foundation served at-risk

communities with Wholesale (Cooked) Meals and Grocery Kits, expanding food relief in August to support our Mid-Day Meal beneficiaries with

Happiness Kits. This year, Akshaya Patra has expanded Relief Efforts, and is constantly adapting its service offerings to meet the need of the day.

Current programmes include:

Over the past 14 months, Relief Efforts have extended to Flood Relief in Bihar and Assam,

and distribution of grocery kits to pregnant and lactating mothers,

and young children in Anganwadi Centres.

A SNAPSHOT OF

FOOD RELIEF EFFORTS

Wholesale Meals Packaged Meals

Dry Grocery Kit Family Happiness Kit

Packaged Meals +

Water

Happiness Kit

Incentivized

Vaccine Drives

Raksha Kit Shakti Kit

CAPSULE PROGRAMMES TO MEET THE CURRENT NEED

American Tower Corporation, (ATC) a staunch partner through Akshaya Patra’s Food Relief Efforts, came forward in April 2021 with a plan to support socio-economically disadvantaged communities with medical kits.

Every medical kit contains a pulse oximeter and a digital thermometer. Between August 12 – 28, ATC and Akshaya Patra have scheduled 80 distribution drives across 21 locations, in both, the North and South of the country. These drives will be conducted with the on-ground aid of ATC employee volunteers.

9,272 medical kits will be distributed through this initiative.

Distributing Medical Kits to Communities in Need

A Snapshot of Food Relief Efforts between March 2020 and August 31, 2021

With your support Akshaya Patra is able to reach out and feed lakhs of

people from vulnerable communities across India, protecting them from hunger. Since March 2020 the Foundation has served 17.53 Crore meals

to people in need.

The pages to follow give you a comprehensive overview of Food Relief Efforts 2.0 starting from April 1, 2021.

*Meals Served and Kits distributed between March 2020 and August 31, 2021

17,53,34,753 Cumulative Meals Served

8,42,36,141 Cooked Meals

13,96,554 Grocery Kits

14,65,869 Happiness Kits

49 Locations across India

28,954 Family Happiness Kits

20,082 Raksha Kits

3,000 Shakti Kits

FOOD RELIEF EFFORTS 2.0

APRIL – AUGUST 2021

*As on August 15, 2021

1 Grocery Kit = 42 Meals

1 Happiness Kit = 20 Meals

1 Family Happiness Kit = 120 Meals

1 Raksha Kit = 21 Meals

1 Shakti Kit = 42 Meals

This initiative targets anaemic pregnant and lactating women who are at high risk of giving birth to malnourished children. Every Shakti Kit has been curated to improve the nutritional status of women.

SHAKTI KITS

LOCATIONS

Ballari

Equivalent no. of

meals

KITS DISTRIBUTED

3,000

1,26,000

1 Shakti Kit = Ingredients for 42 Meals

Raksha Kits to Incentivize Vaccination Drives

The aim of this initiative is to increase vaccination uptake, thereby enhancing resilience at the individual level, as well as a faster path to herd immunity, while protecting lives and livelihoods. This incentivized scheme, helps overcome vaccine hesitancy due to associated and indirect costs, misinformation, wage loss due to absence from work (especially in the case of daily wagers), fear of side effects, and overcoming negative communal beliefs about vaccinations in general.

20,082 Vaccines Administered since June 26, 2021

Cost: INR 1,500 per person (including vaccine, Raksha

Kit, post-vaccination snack, medical administrative costs and event facilitation)

LOCATIONS

Bangalore

Delhi

Total Kits

Equivalent no. of

meals

KITS DISTRIBUTED

13,959

6,123

20,082

4,21,722

1 Raksha Kit = Ingredients for 21 Meals

Not included in the cumulative meal count

COOKED MEALS

DISTRIBUTION Served in 37 Locations

Fresh meals served comprise of dal

and rice, or khichadi/roti and subji.

LOCATIONS

Bangalore

Delhi NCR

Lucknow

Mathura & Vrindavan

Ahmedabad & Other Districts

Vadodara

Kakinada, Gambheeram & Vizag

Surat

Ballari

Kandi

Hubli

Bhilai

Nagpur

Bhuj

Bhavnagar

Thane

Vijayawada & Other Districts

Pune

Nathdwara

Chennai

Narsingi

Srikakulam & Nellore

Mysore

Ajmer

Udaipur

Jhalawar

Bhilwara

Jodhpur

Uttaranchal

Bikanear

Chittorgarh

Gorakhpur

Varanasi

Mangalore

Silvassa

Bhopal

Rourkela

TOTAL MEALS SERVED

MEALS SERVED

67,40,708

18,49,936

15,87,485

14,67,316

14,61,884

10,33,440

10,15,479

9,34,300

8,24,474

7,95,099

7,58,990

5,60,301

5,05,668

4,02,390

3,73,620

3,33,657

3,27,265

2,53,075

2,37,550

2,35,775

2,22,855

1,99,220

1,95,458

1,68,980

1,66,550

1,53,110

1,40,500

1,36,480

1,33,250

1,31,600

1,29,280

99,990

95,400

43,726

24,000

7,500

6,100

2,37,52,411

Family Happiness Kit

DISTRIBUTION

LOCATIONS

Bangalore

Bikanear

Delhi

Silvassa

Silvassa

Mizoram

Ballari

Thane

Jaipur

Ajmer

Total Kits Distributed

Equivalent no. of meals

This initiative combines the Grocery Kit and Happiness Kit initiatives to merge into a single entity and serve the entire family. The contents of this kit can feed a family of 2 adults and 2 children for approximately 15 days, with an average of two meals a day. Every kit contains ingredients for 120 meals, and includes notebooks for children and sanitary pads for girls, as well as a COVID Awareness Booklet.

MEALS SERVED

11,987

5,000

3,444

3,000

1,984

1,500

1,250

425

250

114

28,954

34,74,480

GROCERY KITS

DISTRIBUTION Kits Distributed in 40 Locations

Every kit equals 42 meals, and includes an array of non-perishable

foods like rice, dal (lentils), wheat or millet flour, fortified salt,

sugar, and spices. Ingredients vary to meet local tastes.

LOCATION

Bangalore Hyderabad Jaipur & Other Districts Vizag Guwahati, Tripura & Jorhat Thane & Pune Ballari Delhi NCR Lucknow & Other Districts Hubli Puri Uttaranchal Bhubaneswar Varanasi Vrindavan Jhalwar Rourkela Mysore Ahmedabad Gambhiram Gorakhpur Mangalore Nellore Nathdwara Bikanear Ranchi Vadodara Jodhpur Kakinada Srikakulam Udaipur Nagpur Baran Bhilai Chennai Mangalgiri Ajmer Chittorgarh Surat Bhilwara

TOTAL KITS*

EQUIVALENT NO. OF MEALS

KITS DISTRIBUTED

82,270 29,018 26,963 24,361 22,673 16,438 16,325 15,731 13,642 13,483 11,887 11,638 10,196

9,723 9,462 9,065 8,538 7,897 4,590 3,512 3,350 2,806 2,607 2,500 2,260 2,255 2,000 1,500 1,500 1,200 1,000

963 900 830 800 695 600 500 500 500

3,76,678

1,58,20,476

HAPPINESS KITS

DISTRIBUTION Happiness Kits Are Being Distributed

in 35 Locations

Every Happiness Kit contains dry rations, educational

supplies and an activity book (regional language), as

well as hygiene products and a sanitary pack.

KITS DISTRIBUTED

92,939

87,385

35,245

28,598

27,800

25,429

25,426

24,448

16,231

14,017

13,553

12,133

11,760

10,765

10,115

9,275

8,379

8,254

8,104

4,981

4,089

3,068

2,908

2,605

2,600

2,500

2,405

1,500

1,387

930

909

908

765

502

227

5,02,140

81,84,020

LOCATIONS

Bangalore

Jaipur

Vrindavan

Nathdwara

Lucknow

Hyderabad

Thane

Bhubaneshwar

Silvassa

Bhilai

Delhi NCR

Bhilwara

Nagpur

Guwahati, Tripura & Jorhat

Puri

Chennai

Gorakhpur

Mangalore

Ballari

Ahmedabad

Vizag

Varanasi

Bikaner

Srikakulam

Ajmer

Mysore

Jodhpur

Udaipur

Jhalawar

Bhuj

Bhavnagar

Surat

Uttaranchal

Hubli

Baran

TOTAL KITS*

EQUIVALENT NO. OF MEALS

IN THE NEWS

The Akshaya Patra Foundation has received donations and in-kind support from Risk Management Solutions, Inc. (RMS), a global leader in risk modelling and analytics, for the Foundation’s COVID-19 food relief efforts. RMS is actively involved in helping The Akshaya Patra Foundation with its Happiness Kit initiative. Alok Kumar, Managing Director, RMS said, “It’s important for businesses in India to support their communities. We look forward to continuing to support The Akshaya Patra Foundation in its efforts to relieve hunger and provide quality support services to vulnerable children and families in India.” Acknowledging the efforts of RMS, Sundeep Talwar, CMO, The Akshaya Patra Foundation said, “Akshaya Patra and RMS are working together towards a noble cause. The support we receive from RMS is key to addressing hunger among the vulnerable populations, especially children. I am truly grateful for their generosity and constant support. I hope for the continued support of RMS and look forward to serving society as long there is a need.” Read the full article on Business News This Week | Published on August 13, 2021

Akshaya Patra Foundation Receives Support

from RMS

The Last Fortnight in Pictures

Grocery kits distributed in

Sitamadhi, Bihar

Happiness Kits distributed in Beligana Kuppaa

Village Govt. School, Ramanagar

Packaged meals distributed in Varanasi

Grocery kits distributed to flood

victims in Muzaffarpur, Bihar

Wholesale Cooked Meals distributed in

Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh

Raksha Kits distributed at an

Incentivized Vaccination Drive

in Delhi

We are grateful to our donors for their overwhelming support

Our Partners – COVID-19 Relief Efforts 2.0

Our Partners – COVID-19 Relief Efforts 2.0

We are grateful to our donors for their overwhelming support

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