Shaksham Foundation – Feeding the Hungry with Leftover Food Donations

"Shaksham Foundation", a compassionate NGO in Ahmedabad, is fighting hunger through an innovative food rescue initiative that bridges the gap between food waste and food need. In a country where tons of edible food goes to waste daily while millions go hungry, we're creating a sustainable solution that nourishes communities while reducing food waste.

Our Food Rescue Mission

We operate on a simple but powerful principle:
"No edible food should go to waste while people remain hungry."
As a dedicated NGO in Ahmedabad, we've developed an efficient system to collect surplus food from various sources and redistribute it to those in need, ensuring dignity, nutrition, and environmental responsibility.

Our Comprehensive Food Rescue Model

1. Food Collection Network

We partner with:

• Hotels & Restaurants: Daily surplus collection

• Wedding/Event Planners: Post-event food recovery

• Corporate Cafeterias: End-of-day unused meals

• Caterers & Bakeries: Excess production pickup

2. Safe Handling & Redistribution

Our process ensures food safety through:

• Temperature-Controlled Transport: Specialized vehicles

• Immediate Processing: Quick sorting and packaging

• Hygeine Standards: FSSAI-compliant handling

• Timely Distribution: Within 4 hours of collection

3. Distribution Channels

Getting food to those who need it most:

• Homeless Shelters: Nightly meal services

• Slum Communities: Regular food distribution

• Orphanages & Old Age Homes: Nutritious supplements

• Daily Wage Workers: Lunch box programs

Impact That Nourishes Communities

Since launching our food rescue program:
✓ 2.3 million meals served from rescued food
✓ 87 tons of food waste prevented
✓ 1,200+ food donors participating
✓ 65,000+ beneficiaries served monthly

Innovative Approaches to Hunger Relief

1. Food Recovery App: Real-time surplus alerts from donors

2. Community Fridges: Public access points for leftover food

3. Food Preservation Training: Teaching techniques to extend freshness

4. Awareness Campaigns: "No Waste Weddings" initiative

How You Can Join the Fight Against Hunger

Your support can take many forms:

• Become a Food Donor: Register your establishment

• Volunteer: Help with collection or distribution

• Sponsor a Vehicle: ₹7 lakhs funds a food rescue van

• Financial Support: ₹50 provides 10 nutritious meals

Why This Work Matters

Our food rescue initiative creates triple impact:
→ Saves Lives by feeding the hungry
→ Protects Environment by reducing waste
→ Builds Community through shared responsibility

Shaksham Foundation, as a leading NGO in Ahmedabad, believes that ending hunger is possible when we rethink our relationship with food. Our model proves that the solution to hunger isn't just more food - it's better food distribution.

Join our food rescue revolution. Visit Shaksham Foundation to learn how you can help turn surplus into sustenance.