We feed 300+ people every day, twice a day in Mumbai. See our programs.

What We Do

We strive to not only nourish bodies but also give the homeless and marginalized hope and dignity.

Samya India providing over 300 nutritious meals daily to communities in Mumbai
Daily food distribution by Samya India for the homeless and underserved
Volunteers distributing freshly prepared meals across Mumbai
Samya India meal distribution drive supporting food security

How we cook & distribute 300+ meals daily

Fresh ingredients used in Samya India community kitchen
Clean and safe food preparation at Samya India kitchen
Hygienic cooking practices followed by Samya India NGO
Samya India maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards

High-Quality
Ingredients and Hygiene Standards

  • We carefully source, sort, sanitise the ingredients for our meals and ensure their cleanliness and ensure their freshness.
  • Our high quality meals consistently meet stringent standards for balanced nourishment and calorie content.

Efficient,
Large-Batch Cooking

  • Specialised equipment allows us to cook large portions in a single batch, streamlining the process for optimal efficiency.
  • All kitchen waste is recycled by our recycling partners.
Large-scale meal preparation at Samya India community kitchen
Samya India team cooking meals efficiently for mass distribution
Nutritious and balanced meals prepared daily by Samya India

Exciting,
New, Nutritious Meals Everyday

  • We ensure that our meals not only have a uniform taste but also retain essential nutrients. The menu for both our breakfast and lunch is designed in a way that there is no repetition over a fortnight.
  • The food is loaded in the van and transported to the assigned distribution locations.

Biodegradable Packaging & Recyling

  • We pack our freshly cooked meals in biodegradable plates with standardized portions. Each plate has a portion of a snack, vegetables, lentils, pulses, rice and sweet.
  • The used plates and cutlery are then collected and recycled by our partners, who use appropriate machinery and equipment to carry out the recycling process.
Eco-friendly biodegradable food packaging used by Samya India
Sustainable packaging practices followed during meal distribution

Future milestones and goals

Looking ahead, we are committed to following a sustainable path in our fight against hunger. Here are our future milestones and goals:

Samya India sourcing fresh produce directly from local farmers
  • 1.Sourcing Directly From Farmers:
  • To promote a holistic approach and to empower the local community, in
    future, we envision sourcing produce directly from the farmers which will help in offering fair prices to the producers.
  • 2.Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices:
  • To promote environmentally friendly and sustainable farming practices among our partner farmers, we envision sourcing from farmers, employing organic and sustainable methods that support the environment.
Women empowered through employment at Samya India community kitchen
  • 3.Empowering Women Through Employment:
  • To promote employment opportunities for women in our communities, we aim to employ them at our kitchen facility to take on the task of preparing chapatis, contributing to their financial independence.