Hunger NGOs in India
91 verified Indian NGOs working on hunger, spread across 14 cities — the largest clusters are in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru. Each listing links to the organisation's own site so you can verify them before giving.
91 organisations listed
Where these hunger NGOs work
Aashraya Charitable Trust
Gives food, shelter and medical support to abandoned, poor and bedridden people in Thrissur
500 Lives Supported
Abhinav Samaj
Free old-age home, slum children's health support and hospital food distribution in Delhi/NCR
care provided to 220 elderly individuals
Action Against Hunger India
Indian chapter of the global Action Against Hunger network, working on nutrition, health, WASH and food-security programmes.
For six years, dedicated to uplifting 39 villages in Dharni Block, Maharashtra, focusing on nutrition, health,
Adamya Chetana
Serves hot mid-day meals to over 2 lakh schoolchildren daily from zero-garbage green kitchens.
73+ crore meals served till date
Akshaya Trust
Feeding and sheltering the abandoned of Madurai
Housing over 400 destitute people, aged 20 to 87, at Akshaya Home since 2013
Ammucare Charitable Trust
Mohanji's trust running food seva, relief and empowerment programmes since 2003.
Annamrita Foundation
ISKCON-linked mid-day meal programme for schoolchildren
12 lakh+ mid-day meals served daily
Anti Hunger Squad Foundation
Kolkata foundation crowdfunding meals, medical emergencies and disaster relief for the needy
Association of Community Development
Education, nutrition and child-protection programmes across 20+ districts, based in Lucknow
2.4k+ Lives touched in India
Ayngaran Foundation
Palani-based trust funding critical child surgeries, hygiene awareness and mass food relief across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Bangalore Food Bank
Global FoodBanking Network partner fighting hunger, malnutrition and food wastage in Bengaluru
Bangalore Food Bank has procured 1,045 tons of food products to date.
Chetna Vikas
Livelihood, nutrition and inclusive education for tribal and informal-labour communities in Jharkhand and Bihar
3,76,438 households impacted
Danirasa Foundation
Community-kitchen meal programme feeding underprivileged children and elderly people in Chennai
More than 37 lakh (3.7 million) meals delivered by Danirasa Foundation's community kitchen
Delhi Thaiba Heritage
Works in Nizamuddin on education, food-on-wheels and community upliftment.
Dhyan Foundation
Yoga and seva organisation running gaushalas, animal rescues and food distribution
80,000+ Rescue Animals cared for daily across our shelters and gaushalas in India and abroad
Dreamer Trust
Serves subsidised meals and education support to the hungry poor of the Sundarbans region from Kolkata
From its inception to the year 2024-25, Dreamer Trust's One Rupee Thali hunger-alleviation programme brought f
Elite Club Youth Foundation
Nashik youth-led group running education, environment and hunger-relief drives across the community
80K+ Kg Plastic Waste Removed
Evolve Sangh Foundation
Food, stationery, coaching and mentoring for underprivileged youth in Kanpur.
50,000+ plates served in underprivileged schools
Farm2Food Foundation
Growing farmpreneurs in the school gardens of the North East
70000 students benefitted from improved mid-day meals
Feeding India by Zomato
Working towards a hunger-free India
1.4 lakh+ children served daily
Feel Parmartham Foundation
Rescues and rehabilitates homeless people, including the mentally ill and elderly.
Food distribution to stranded migrant workers and to homeless people at the height of the Covid19 pandemic. We
Foundation for Mother and Child Health (FMCH India)
Community nutrition and maternal-child health in Mumbai and Madhya Pradesh
350,000 children directly impacted since inception
Gautam Gambhir Foundation
Cricketer Gautam Gambhir's foundation for health and education
Community kitchens, education and healthcare initiatives to empower underprivileged children
Founded by Gautam GambhirGlobal Social Mission Foundation
Membership-based foundation running education, meals and community programmes from Dharmapuri
Good Samaritans India
Rescues and shelters abandoned, sick and elderly people while tackling hunger in Secunderabad
210K+ People Helped
Gram Sewa Sangh
Nagpur charitable trust running child welfare and food relief programmes.
Gram Sewa Sangh distributed more than 5,000 grocery kits and 4,000 meals through community kitchen to communit
Hare Krishna Movement Ahmedabad
ISKCON-affiliated temple trust running large-scale free meal (Annadana) and cow-care programmes in Ahmedabad
2.89 crore meals served so far, serving 4,500 people daily
Help Foundation
Feeds the homeless and supports children, elderly and leprosy patients in Kurnool.
With contributions of donors and corporates, we are supporting 1,750 poor families and impacting 2800 lives ac
Helper Hands
Distributes food to people in need and supports the care and feeding of shelter cows.
HKM Charitable Foundation (Akshaya Chaitanya)
Serves hot, nutritious meals to patients and attendants in public hospitals across Mumbai
23,611,324 total meals donated and 6,000,844 total beneficiaries reached (as of August 2026), served across 31
HNA Confederation
Delhi-based Section 8 company distributing food, healthcare and education support to marginalised communities in five states
Humanity Charitable Trust
Hyderabad trust running ration drives, blood-donation camps and welfare initiatives since 2010
18,000+ Daily Meals
Humanity Welfare Society
Grassroots NGO in Muzaffarnagar working on education, women's empowerment and hunger relief
Jeevan Aanand Sanstha
Runs shelters and day-care homes for homeless and destitute people in Mumbai.
Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief & Care Trust
Mumbai trust providing free food, medicines and support to cancer patients outside Tata Memorial Hospital
The 'Jeevan Jyot' trust founded by Mr. Savla now runs more than 60 humanitarian projects.
Jharkhand Chintan Bikash Kendra
Supports schooling, meals and teachers for children in rural Hazaribag district.
500+ Students Reached
Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS)
Free education for 30,000 tribal children
30,000 existing students at KISS Bhubaneswar plus 10,000 in satellite centres
Kalpaka Charitable Trust
Feeds children and animals, plants trees and runs water and plastic-reduction drives.
Karunyavarsham Charitable Trust
Free food, medicine, shelter and palliative home care for the needy in Kochi
Hospital Without Hunger programme scaled from 7,800 meals/year in 2011 to 1,50,000 meals per year today
Khaana Chahiye Foundation
Mumbai citizens' movement fighting urban hunger, born during the 2020 lockdown.
7,727,110 meals served
Kindwaves India Foundation
Provides food, clothing and everyday care to people in need in Hyderabad.
LCIF India
Lions Clubs' grantmaking foundation in India
More than US$139 million has been awarded to Lions in India through more than 2,874 grants since 1973
Little Drops
A home away from home for the abandoned elderly
Over 1,000 abandoned elderly destitute currently accommodated across 10 homes, mostly in Tamil Nadu and one in
Lotus Petal Foundation
Education, nutrition and skills for underprivileged children from its Gurugram campus
Madras Social Service Society (MSSS)
Chennai archdiocese's official social-work arm serving fishing communities and slum residents since 1969
During its 2020-21 Covid-19 dry ration distribution, Madras Social Service Society covered 120 parishes across
MAHAN Trust
Tribal healthcare, child nutrition and de-addiction work in Melghat since 1997
10,00,000 people benefited
Manav Sadhna
Love all, serve all — Gandhian community service
38,522 annual health beneficiaries
MCKS Food for the Hungry Foundation Delhi
Serves meals to the hungry in Delhi, realising Master Choa Kok Sui's vision
Mitti Social Initiatives Foundation
Inclusive cafes run by adults with disabilities — livelihoods with dignity
6500+ persons with disabilities skilled to start their careers
Modern Educational Social and Cultural Organisation (MESCO)
Mumbai-based secular trust delivering education scholarships, medical aid, and poverty relief since 1968.
Touches the lives of over 15,000 families annually
Mumbai Mobile Creches
Childcare on Mumbai's construction sites
Reached over 100,000 children since 1972
Nand Ghar
Modernising Anganwadis for women and children
15,000 Nand Ghars across 76 districts in 18 states
Naya Sawera Society
Jaipur-based nonprofit providing shelter, elderly care, and hunger relief since 2009.
1,000+ children rehabilitated
Nisarga Charitable Trust
Bengaluru-based trust serving senior citizens, differently-abled individuals, and underprivileged communities.
500+ families supported with food, clothing, and essential aid
No Food Waste
Recovering surplus food and redistributing it to the needy
15 million+ plates of surplus food served to the needy
Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa Charitable Trust (MTCT)
Chennai trust providing free food, education, and medical aid to the poor since 1997.
Our Trust currently provides free meals to 130-150 underprivileged individuals daily at our headquarters in Ch
Noor E Falah
Gaya society running education support and ration distribution for poor families.
PARD India (Pragathi Association for Rural Development)
Education, nutrition and livelihood support for rural Andhra Pradesh's poorest children
116,841 direct beneficiaries impacted
Peacefic Growth Foundation
Karnataka nonprofit providing skill development, vocational training, and basic necessities to underprivileged communities.
Pepper Cook Seva Foundation
Runs a volunteer community kitchen in Mumbai that turns surplus food into meals
groups of 8 to 10 volunteers prepare more than 300 freshly cooked meals twice a week for needy communities in
Pragati4All Foundation
Mumbai nonprofit providing education and meals to underprivileged children through its Pragati Project.
Impacting 700 children across 4 government-aided schools
Proud Indian
Bengaluru NGO channelling donations into education, nutrition and community work
Punarjanmaa Charitable Trust (PCT)
Bangalore trust providing food, shelter, clothing, rehabilitation, and employment support to the poor, sick, and disabled.
7 years of social service
Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust
Artificial limbs, meals and books for those in need
639,743 meals served under the Food for Education programme, feeding 3,000 children a daily midday meal (2024-
Reshine Organisation
Redistributes surplus food and runs hunger-relief drives from Bidar, Karnataka.
Rise Against Hunger India
Fighting hunger through meal packaging and nutrition programmes
4.6 crore (46 million) meals packaged
Robin Hood Army
Volunteer network redistributing surplus food to the hungry
158 million meals served to the less fortunate
Roti Bank Foundation
Mumbai Roti Bank feeds the hungry daily with help from the city's dabbawalas.
Over 15.5 million meals distributed across seven states
Ruva Foundation
Meals, education access and emergency medical relief for underserved communities
Satguna Sangraha Trust
Bengaluru trust for children's education, community meals and medical care
Seneh — Bhavada Devi Memorial Philanthropic Trust
Guwahati trust providing shelter and daily necessities to destitute elderly women.
Free lunches provided to 150 attendants of cancer patients every Saturday (project 'Anajori')
Shape India
Delhi NGO running skill training, feeding programmes and HIV outreach.
Society for Poor People Development (SPPD)
Education, vocational skilling and nutrition support in Tiruchirapalli district
50,000+ women reached through women empowerment programmes
Society for Promoting Rural Education and Development (SPREAD)
Rights-based development work with Adivasi and Dalit communities in Odisha's Koraput region.
SPREAD’s operational area covers 1381 villages of 60 Gram Panchayats in 4 blocks of Lamtaput, Boipariguda, Das
Spandan Samaj Seva Samiti
Grassroots action with the Korku tribe of Khandwa
997 children recovered from malnutrition at home through community-based care
Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust
Serving morning nutrition to school children across India
10 Million + children served every morning
SRO Kashmir (Social Reforms Organisation)
Srinagar-based humanitarian body known for oxygen support, food kits and disaster relief
Since 2020, we've supported 6,000 families with monthly food kits, ensuring their sustenance through challengi
Swami Vivekananda Charitable Trust
Kerala trust offering civil-service coaching, scholarships and humanitarian aid
The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Unlimited food for education
Serves mid-day meals to over 2.35 million children every school day
The Breakfast Revolution
Serves fortified breakfasts and nutrition support to children and mothers
Theruvoram
Rescuing the abandoned from Kerala's streets
Theruvu Velicham Rescues Reach 1,000
Uday Foundation
Daily meals for families of hospital patients
120,000 underprivileged patients and caregivers fed outside hospitals every month
Vidhatha Society
Hyderabad youth-led society supporting elderly care, hunger relief, and community welfare programs.
Vivekananda Youth Forum
Mumbai NGO providing education, meals, and creative development programs for street children since 1987.
Around 20-25 children attend Soup Kitchen daily.
Vizhuthukal Trust
Tirunelveli trust founded by Dalit women advocates running elder care, nutrition, and women's livelihood programs since 2005.
1,700+ women domestic workers and scavengers organised as grassroots-level units in Tirunelveli district
Wishes and Blessings
Delhi NGO caring for abandoned elders and feeding the underprivileged since 2014
Youngistaan Foundation
Hyderabad volunteer movement running food, education, elder-care and gender programmes.
Mobilised 70,000+ young volunteers across multiple cities
Youth Feed Foundation
Pan-India volunteer network delivering nutrition support and disaster relief to migrant and marginalised children and women.
Impacted over 1.3 Crore lives
YUVA (Youths Union For Voluntary Action)
Jharkhand nonprofit running hunger, health, education, and child-protection programs across Hazaribag-area districts.
419 child marriages stopped through real-time intervention in 2024-25 (April 2024-March 2025)
Yuvaan
Ahilyanagar youth organisation running student shelter, meals and education support
Zo Inspiration Foundation
Medical, food and housing assistance for vulnerable families across Mizoram
1,823 total beneficiaries identified as needing support, care or assistance
Frequently asked
- How many hunger NGOs does Daan list?
- 91 verified organisations working on hunger across 14 Indian cities. The list grows as we verify more.
- Which hunger NGO should I donate to?
- We deliberately do not rank them — the right choice depends on whether you care about scale, a specific city, or a particular approach. Read a few profiles, follow the link to each organisation's own site, and look at their annual report before deciding.
- How do you decide which NGOs get listed?
- We list organisations we can independently confirm exist and are operating, using their official website and published material. NGOs do not pay to be listed, and nobody can buy a higher position.
- Can I volunteer with hunger organisations instead of donating?
- Yes — open any profile and use the Volunteer tab. If the organisation has not joined Daan yet you can still register interest, and we will notify you when they post opportunities.
- Is my donation tax-deductible?
- Many Indian NGOs hold 80G certification, which allows a deduction, but it differs per organisation and can expire. Ask the NGO for their current 80G certificate before assuming a donation qualifies.