# Anna-daan — Hare Krishna Movement, Mumbai

> Experience the profound joy and blessings of Lord Krishna by participating in Anna Daan Seva, or the service of providing food to those in need. Your donation is eligible for tax benefits under section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

URL: https://hkmmumbai.org/annadaan

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## About the Anna-daan Initiative

With the aim of changing the heartbreaking statistics on world-hunger and fulfilling the desire of Srila Prabhupada that no one within a ten mile radius of the centre would ever be hungry, HKM Mumbai has built an **8,000 sq. ft. centralised kitchen in Byculla**, striving to provide food relief to marginalised sections of the society in the city of Mumbai.

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## Social Impact

- **More than 13 million** cumulative meals served
- **31 locations** across Mumbai — **18,000 meals** served daily
- Meals served at government hospitals, cancer centres (including Tata Cancer Hospitals), and municipal schools

### Daily Schedule
- **Breakfast:** 6–7 locations, starting at 7:00 AM
- **Lunch:** 21 locations, at 12:00 PM
- **Dinner:** 11 locations, at 6:30 PM

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## Donation Options

Various anna-daan seva options are available at different contribution levels. Donors can choose specific meal programs or make general contributions.

All donations are eligible for **80G Income Tax Benefit**.

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## Donor Privileges

Donors receive:
- Official 80G tax exemption receipts
- Invitation to special temple events
- Prasadam delivery for eligible donations
- Regular updates on the impact of their contributions

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## Gallery

The Anna-daan program is documented through photos and videos showing:
- Centralized kitchen operations in Byculla
- Food preparation and cooking
- Distribution at hospitals and schools
- Beneficiary interactions

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## Direct Bank Transfer

For donors who prefer direct bank transfers, account details are available on the donation page.

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## FAQs

### Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes, all donations to HKM Mumbai are eligible for tax benefits under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act.

### How is the food distributed?
Food is prepared at HKM Mumbai's centralised kitchen in Byculla and distributed across 31 locations in Mumbai, including government hospitals, cancer centres, and municipal schools.

### Can I volunteer for Anna-daan?
Yes, volunteers are welcome to help with food preparation, packaging, and distribution. Contact HKM Mumbai for volunteer opportunities.