AWL Agri Business Limited, one of India’s largest foods and FMCG companies, has further strengthened its partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation by donating five custom-built insulated food distribution vehicles to support the Foundation’s Mid-Day Meal Programme. The company has also committed to sponsoring nutritious mid-day meals for more than 41,000 children studying in government schools across Gandhinagar. The initiative was marked by a vehicle flag-off ceremony held at the company’s corporate headquarters today.

The five customised insulated food distribution vehicles will enable the safe and timely delivery of freshly prepared meals to government schools across Surat, Gandhinagar, and Vadodara, further strengthening the Foundation’s ability to provide nutritious meals to children every school day. Together with the sponsorship of meals for over 41,000 children in Gandhinagar, the initiative reinforces AWL Agri Business Limited’s commitment to advancing child nutrition, improving learning outcomes and creating sustainable social impact.

Commenting on the initiative, Shrikant Kanhere, Managing Director & CEO, AWL Agri Business Ltd., said, "At AWL Agri Business, we believe that good nutrition is the foundation of a child’s health, education and future. We are delighted to further strengthen our partnership with The Akshaya Patra Foundation through this initiative, which combines infrastructure support with direct nutritional assistance to children. We hope this contribution will help ensure that nutritious meals continue to reach children safely and efficiently, empowering them to focus on learning and building a brighter future.”

Acknowledging the company’s continued support, Sri Raya Rama Dasa, Vice President, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Gujarat, said, “We are grateful to AWL Agri Business Limited for its continued partnership in strengthening our Mid-Day Meal Programme. The addition of these five customised food distribution vehicles, along with its sponsorship of nutritious meals, will significantly enhance our ability to serve children more efficiently. Together, these efforts will help us combat classroom hunger, improve school attendance and help more children to learn and thrive.”

The partnership builds on the long-standing association between AWL Agri Business Limited and The Akshaya Patra Foundation. By supporting both meal delivery infrastructure and access to nutritious food, the two organisations continue to work together to address classroom hunger and improve better educational outcomes for children. Till date, the company has served over 7 lakh mid-day meals to school children and provided 14 food delivery vehicles, covering more than 27,000 children across 129 schools.

The programme also reinforces AWL Agri Business Limited’s commitment to creating long-term social impact through Fortune SuPoshan, the company’s flagship CSR programme that addresses malnutrition and anaemia among women and children. With initiatives that improve access to nutritious meals, the programme reflects the company’s broader efforts to strengthen nutrition, support communities and contribute to building a healthier, stronger India.

About AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly known as Adani Wilmar Ltd.)

AWL Agri Business Ltd. (formerly Adani Wilmar Limited) is one of India’s largest Food & FMCG companies, offering a diverse portfolio of essential kitchen staples, including edible oils, wheat flour, rice, pulses, and sugar. AWL through its brands, including flagship brand - Fortune, commands the trust of more than 135 million households, reaching to every 1 in 3 Indian families. With more than 80 manufacturing facilities across 11 states, including India’s largest single-location refinery in Mundra (5,000 tons per day capacity), AWL ensures seamless production and distribution across the country. Its extensive supply chain, supported by 98 stock points, over 10,000 distributors and sub-distributors, along with a retail network of 2.6 million outlets, guarantees widespread accessibility across urban and rural India.

Beyond serving retail consumers, AWL also caters the HoReCa and institutional consumers, with staple food products, specialized bakery and Lauric fats, Castor Oil derivatives, Oleochemicals, and value-added Soya products. Its advanced castor oil facilities produce pharmaceutical-grade, and low-moisture castor oil, catering to global markets. Additionally, AWL has expanded into the Home & Personal Care (HPC) segment, offering soaps, handwashes, and multipurpose cleaners, further strengthening its product offerings.

About The Akshaya Patra Foundation

The Akshaya Patra Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Bengaluru that implements the Mid-Day Meal Programme across more than 24,000 government and government aided schools in 16 states and two Union Territories, serving over 2.1 million children every school day. Since its inception in 2000, the Foundation has cumulatively served more than 3.5 billion meals while working towards eliminating classroom hunger and supporting children's education.