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The event, Virtual Gala – Technology for Change, was attended by over 1,000 businesses, non-profits, government officials and philanthropic leaders from around the world, supporting the organisation’s dual mission of addressing childhood hunger and promoting education for underserved children in India.
The Texas gala, hosted by the cities of Austin, Dallas and Houston, was held on July 25.
The evening celebrated volunteers and chapter teams from Austin, Dallas, and Houston who continue to work towards alleviating classroom hunger.
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It also included a musical rendition by Carnatic musician Jayashri Ramnath.
Akshaya Patra is the world’s largest (not-for-profit run) mid-day meal programme serving wholesome food every school day to over 1.8 million children from 19,039 schools across 12 states & 2 Union territories of India.