1,000–1,500*
Meals served every day
Sani Welfare Foundation · Since 2012
Hunger has no religion. Food for everyone.
Every afternoon, we serve 1,000–1,500* free meals outside hospitals and in communities, at 8 centres* across India. No registration. No questions asked.
3 million+*
Meals since October 2012
8*
Meal centres across India
5,000+
Days of unbroken daily meal service
See it for yourself
Hunger doesn’t wait. Neither do we.
Every afternoon, volunteers cook and serve fresh meals outside government hospitals and in communities, with no registration, no questions. Just food, with dignity.
There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. ~ Mahatma GandhiLearn how we work →
Azhar Maqsusi and Sani Welfare Foundation, 8 centres in 5 states
The need is real
Why daily meals matter in India
India has the largest undernourished population in the world.
Global Hunger Index 2025: India ranks
102 / 123
(score 25.8, serious hunger)
Source: Global Hunger Index 2025
12.0% of the population is undernourished (2025 GHI)
18.7% of children under 5 face acute undernutrition
32.9% of children under 5 have stunted growth
51.4% of women of reproductive age are anaemic
Who we are
Food with dignity, every single day
What began as daily meals at the Dabeerpura flyover in 2011* became Sani Welfare Foundation in October 2012*, and the work has continued every day since.
Who we serve
Anyone in need, with no questions about religion, gender, caste, or background. Many who come are family members waiting outside government hospitals, choosing between medicine and food.
How it works
Every afternoon, volunteers cook and serve fresh meals at strategic locations, usually outside hospitals. No registration required. Over 5,000 days of unbroken service and counting.
Our reach
1,000–1,500* meals daily at 8 centres* across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Raichur, Tandur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Assam, and Jharkhand. Over 3 million meals* served since 2012.
Transparency
The Foundation runs on donations from individuals and companies. Below is how we spend what you give.
VISION
Our vision is to eradicate hunger from society by making food available with dignity to every hungry person without discrimination.
MISSION
Our mission is to provide free meals to at least 10,000 people per day across 50 cities of India through a sustainable network of dedicated volunteers.
The founder
Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi · Founder
Azhar Maqsusi started by feeding one hungry person under a bridge. Today, Sani Welfare Foundation serves thousands every day, with over 5,000 days of unbroken service, still funded largely from his own income and your kindness.
Read his story →Support the work
Fund a meal today
Each meal costs approximately ₹25. Today, you can fund four, twenty, or eighty.
Hunger has no religion. Neither does kindness.
Honors & recognition
Honors & global recognition
Every award we receive is a testament to the thousands of lives touched and the unwavering support of our community. These accolades fuel our mission to ensure that no one goes to sleep hungry.
National icon of hope
Featured on Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi, Amitabh Bachchan celebrating Azhar Maqsusi’s journey of selfless service.
The spirit of being human
Salman Khan recognizing the daily grit of Sani Welfare Foundation in feeding the underserved.
Hunger has no religion
Azhar Maqsusi at TEDxGlendaleAcademy on the foundation’s guiding principle and daily meal service.
Selected honors
Commonwealth Points of Light
A UK Government distinction recognizing Syed Osman Azhar Maqsusi as an inspiration worldwide.
Khoon Ka Rishta honor
Mohammad Azharuddin presenting an award for blood donation initiatives and community health impact.
Yudhvir Foundation award
Recognized by former MLC Kavitha Kalvakuntla for excellence in social service and community welfare.
Frontline hero recognition
Honored as a COVID-19 warrior for tireless food distribution during the pandemic lockdowns.
Splash Heart of Gold, Dubai
International recognition for humanitarian work serving communities beyond India.
Mother Teresa Jansena Award
Honored for sustained service to the hungry and underserved across communities.
Where we serve
Our Presence
Eight meal centres across India, from the original Dabeerpura flyover in Hyderabad to Assam and Jharkhand. Every day, volunteers show up so no one has to wait hungry.
Since Sep 2020
Cuttack & Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Since Oct 2012*
Dabeerpura, Hyderabad
Since 2019*
Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad
Since 2023*
Jharkhand
Since 2021*
Raichur, Karnataka
Since 2022*
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Since 2021*
Tandur, Karnataka
Since 2020*
Assam
Join our volunteer network
Engineers, professionals, students from Hyderabad to Bengaluru, volunteers make the daily meal service possible. Tell us your city and how you can help.
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