Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Rice Kids Expands Meal Programs in India, Supporting Education
Rice Kids is a charity started by a young person that gives meals to kids who need them.
They started in the United States and now help kids in India too.
They give out hot meals, and they also help kids go to school and learn skills.
This helps the children have a better future by staying in school and learning.
Rice Kids has served over 71,000 meals so far.
They partner with other groups to help kids get food and education at the same time.
Rice Kids, a youth-led nonprofit, focuses on delivering nutritious meals to underserved communities.
Founded in 2018, the organization has served over 71,000 meals globally, with 48,000 in India.
The nonprofit shifted focus to India during the COVID-19 pandemic to address hunger among migrant workers and low-income families.
Rice Kids integrates food support with education and vocational training through partnerships.
The organization has raised over $100,000 and expanded across five U.S. states and India.
- Who
- Rice Kids, a youth-led nonprofit founded by Anakh Sawhney.
- What
- Rice Kids is expanding its meal programs and partnerships to provide food, education, and vocational training.
- When
- Founded in 2018 and shifted its focus to India during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Where
- Focused operations in India, expanding to more cities.
- Why
- To combat hunger and improve education access for underserved children.
- Founder
- Anakh Sawhney
- Founded
- 2018
- Meals Served Globally
- Over 71,000
- Meals Served in India
- 48,000
- Focus
- Delivering nutritious meals, education, and vocational training
- Raised
- Over $100,000
- Partnerships
- 300+