School Meals for Growth — Child Nutrition & School Support Program

Overview: Zero Point Upadhye Foundation's School Meals for Growth program aims to ensure that children attending local schools and community learning centers in Mahishawadagi and nearby villages receive nutritious, balanced meals during the school day. Adequate nutrition helps children concentrate, attend school more consistently, and participate fully in classroom activities. What the program does: - Supplies freshly prepared, nutritionally balanced meals or meal ingredients to partner schools and community centers. - Supports safe food storage, basic kitchen equipment, and hygienic meal preparation practices. - Trains local cooks and helpers in simple, nutritious recipes and food safety techniques. - Integrates basic nutrition and healthy-eating education into school activities so children and caregivers learn about balanced diets and locally available nutritious foods. - Encourages low-cost school garden initiatives where feasible to supplement meals with seasonal vegetables and to teach children about food production. How donations are used: Donations support food ingredients, cooking fuel, safe storage containers, essential kitchen tools, training for meal preparers, and educational materials for nutrition sessions. Funds also help cover minor operational costs directly related to delivering and sustaining the meal program at participating schools and centers. Transparency and reporting: The foundation is committed to transparent use of funds. Donors receive program summaries and updates on activities funded by contributions. Supporters may also contact the foundation for additional information about how donations are being used. How you can help: - Make a donation to support regular meals or to fund kitchen upgrades and training. - Sponsor materials for a school garden or nutrition education sessions. - Volunteer time or skills, such as assisting with education sessions or basic kitchen management (by prior arrangement). Contact to contribute or learn more: Zero Point Upadhye Foundation, Behind Jain Temple, Mahishawadagi, Tq. Athani, District Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Phone: 9880320191. Email: dr.anand.upadhye@gmail.com.