ISKCON Food For Child
ISKCON Food For Child (IFC) is a humanitarian initiative of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), dedicated to providing pure, nutritious, and spiritually prepared meals to underprivileged children across India.
Rooted in the Vaishnava tradition of Annadanam — the sacred act of food charity — we believe that feeding a child is one of the most profound acts of service. Every meal we serve is prepared with devotion, love, and the highest standards of hygiene.
15 Years of Nourishing Lives
The Beginning
ISKCON Food For Child was founded with a vision to eliminate child hunger across India. Started with a single kitchen in Mumbai, serving 500 meals daily.
Expanding Reach
Expanded to 5 cities across Maharashtra. Partnered with government schools for mid-day meal programs, reaching 10,000 children daily.
National Presence
Crossed the milestone of 1 crore meals served. Expanded to 15 cities across India with dedicated kitchen facilities.
Technology Integration
Launched digital donor platform and real-time impact tracking. Introduced receipts and transparent fund utilization reports.
Pandemic Response
During COVID-19, served emergency meals to over 5 lakh families. Launched community kitchens in 8 new cities.
10 Crore Milestone
Achieved the landmark of 10 crore meals served. Now active in 25+ cities with 50,000+ regular donors supporting our mission.
Our Core Values
Compassion
We serve every child with love and compassion, treating each meal as an act of devotion and service.
Purity
All our meals are 100% pure vegetarian, prepared without onion or garlic, following Vaishnava traditions.
Integrity
Complete transparency in fund utilization. Every rupee is accounted for and goes directly to feeding children.
Community
We work with local communities, schools, and volunteers to create lasting impact at the grassroots level.
Sustainability
Our kitchen model is designed for long-term sustainability, ensuring consistent meal delivery every single day.
Service
Inspired by the teaching of Srila Prabhupada — food distribution is the highest form of spiritual practice.
From Kitchen to Child's Plate
Centralized Kitchens
State-of-the-art ISKCON kitchens with strict hygiene standards prepare meals every morning before dawn.
Packaging & Quality Check
Each meal is carefully packaged and quality-checked to ensure nutritional standards are met.
Distribution Network
Our trained volunteers and distribution partners deliver hot meals to schools and centers by morning.
Child Receives Meal
Children receive their nutritious meal, giving them the energy and nutrition to learn and grow.
Recognized & Certified
We operate with complete transparency and are recognized by multiple government bodies
Certified
All donations are eligible for secure donation under of the .
FCRA Registered
Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registered, allowing international donations.
NGO Darpan
Registered on NITI Aayog NGO Darpan portal for complete government transparency.
NGO Registration
Registered under for income instant receipt as a charitable organization.
Be Part of the Change
Every donation, big or small, helps us feed another child. Join thousands of donors making a real difference.