‘Akshaya Patra’ translates as ‘unlimited vessel of food’. In our case this is to work towards eradicating childhood hunger as a barrier to education. Just as Dishoom’s ethos is to bring people from all walks of life together over a delicious meal and break down barriers in doing so, here at The Akshaya Patra Foundation we also believe in the power of food to break down barriers. She is just one of 1.6 million children across 11 states in India whom we currently provide with lunch and therefore enable them to attend and stay in school. Kirti studies at a school in Bangalore and receives a free freshly cooked, nourishing lunch every day through our Food For Education Programme. This bright, energetic girl dreams of becoming a professional contemporary dancer, and is so passionate about fulfilling her ambition that she walks 10 miles to reach her after-school dance lessons.
