Programme Overview
Why the programme exists and how food opens the door to learning and care.
No Hungry Child builds a network of committed NGOs across India to implement a nutritious meal and child-development programme — roughly 100–200 children per centre in Year 1, subject to approval.
Use these pages to understand the opportunity in minutes. Download documents when you need detail, then open the Information Centre or apply.
Why the programme exists and how food opens the door to learning and care.
Four commitment routes — designed to serve children through the right people, not to create a money barrier.
Who we look for — partners and the vulnerable children the centres serve.
Eight clear steps from identifying children to building sustainability.
Premises size and spaces needed for a functioning meal centre.
Kitchen areas, hygiene and equipment documents for setup.
Breakfast + lunch or lunch + snack — and the nutritious meal menu.
Outreach guidelines and the child application form for enrolment.
Non-formal education, values and activities beyond the meal.
Staffing model and the path to self-sustainability.
The 3+1 fundraising team, Year 1 habits and social storytelling.
Use the official brand consistently — no unverified claims.
Compliance expectations, subject to your location and approvals.
Financing help for capable partners blocked only by cash timing — not a shortcut past standards.
Nine steps from watching videos to programme launch.
Videos, PDFs and the single place to start before you apply.
Full programme FAQs — eligibility, pathways, security, centre setup and how to apply.